Try our new research platform with insights from 80,000+ expert users

BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS vs Informatica PowerExchange comparison

The compared BMC and Informatica solutions aren't in the same category. BMC is ranked #21 in DDM , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 0.4% mindshare in the category. Informatica is ranked #18 in DI , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 1.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of BMC users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Informatica users who would recommend it.
BMC Data Management for IMS...
Read 2 BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS reviews
  • 52 Views
  • 45 Comparison Views
100% willing to recommend
Informatica PowerExchange
Read 22 Informatica PowerExchange reviews
  • 1,554 Views
  • 1,154 Comparison Views
90% willing to recommend
 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Download the report
Executive Summary
We performed a comparison between BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS and Informatica PowerExchange based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Database Development and Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

DOWNLOAD THE COMPLETE REPORT
To learn more, read our detailed BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS vs. Informatica PowerExchange Report (Updated: March 2025).
Buyer's Guide
BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS vs. Informatica PowerExchange
March 2025
Download the complete report
Helped 846,617 peers since 2012

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

BMC Data Management for IMS...
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Database Development and Management (21st)
Informatica PowerExchange
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
Data Integration (18th)
 

Mindshare comparison

BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS and Informatica PowerExchange aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS is designed for Database Development and Management and holds a mindshare of 0.4%, down 0.5% compared to last year.
Informatica PowerExchange, on the other hand, focuses on Data Integration, holds 1.1% mindshare, up 1.0% since last year.
Database Development and Management
Data Integration
 

Featured Reviews

RS
Improves disaster recovery processes and offers an efficient CPU cycle optimization
Using BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on z/OS has greatly improved our database administration tasks. Although we don't test the database before production, we have experienced benefits in disaster recovery situations and capacity management. For instance, when facing capacity issues during peak transaction times, I've been able to quickly allocate additional resources to ensure smooth operations. This has been crucial, especially during times when the demand surges, such as peak flight hours.
Read full review
Mohammad Faizan Ahmad - PeerSpot reviewer
Helpful in handling areas like complex data sources and data processing but needs improved support services
The major challenge with the tool stems from the fact that if you are implementing it in the cloud, then it has to be within the framework. Another challenge is the large volume of data. Informatica PowerExchange is a product through which we enable connectivity, so it is not an application product or a stand-alone tool, but Informatica's core systems or IICS uses it to connect to multiple systems. The major challenge associated with the tool is on the infrastructure side. The tool's features could be something faster with more connectors. A number of connectors can help connect to a wide variety of applications. The tool should focus on reducing the resilient time, like, if any network disconnectivity happens, then auto-reconnection and the retry method should be more robust so that manual intervention is not required. We communicate with the tool's support team as we need to raise our issues with them. I have already worked with Informatica and have a total experience of around eight to nine years; the one problem with the tool is its support team since they take a lot of time to address a particular issue. If one time you schedule a call and explain the situation to them about the issue, the support team will raise tickets and take notes. They will ask you to share the logs or screenshots of the errors, and you will get no resolution. The support team will randomly give you some documents and expect you to go through them, and if you get back to them with questions, a new person will be allocated, and you will have to start explaining everything again. I would not say it is a pleasant experience.
Read full review

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"BMC Data Management improved our data recovery process by simplifying it."
"I have worked with DB2's great features in the last five years. The IDAA feature transformed the vision of warehousing, business analytics, and big data at my bank. Besides the mainframe, I saw that this solution was evolutionary. It gives real-time information."
"In terms of the return on investment, the tool is very helpful in the digital transformation process since multiple systems are available."
"The main benefit of PowerExchange is its native real-time capabilities. Competing tools are counting on third-party packages or Oracle to offer real-time capabilities. However, Informatica has a native ability to scan the data on the file system level and capture the changes almost instantly when I push it to the consumers. The solution has a powerful built-in replication engine."
"It is a scalable and versatile solution."
"PowerExchange is one of the best software solutions to build integrations with non-Oracle or standard database services, especially for SAP and Hana products."
"The user interface and user experience are perfectly all right."
"The data transformation is the solution's most valuable feature."
"Overall, it's a good tool. It's currently number one on the market. It pretty much has all the necessary capabilities to pull the incremental data from the source system, technically speaking."
"Mainstream integration and real-time integration are the best features."
More Informatica PowerExchange pros
 

Cons

"DB2 is a hard tool to grasp. It's hard for users to learn how to use it. It's not easy to see how it works."
"One area for improvement with this product could be in providing clearer guidance and tools for disaster recovery planning and execution."
"I would like the stability to improve."
"The product's high costs can be an area of concern where improvements are required."
"Technical support can be improved with respect to delays in ticket response time."
"V10.2 is very stable, but we are still struggling to make V10.5 stable. We found services that were down, and PowerExchange stopped working."
"Apache Spark has a machine learning algorithm, an area where Informatica PowerExchange lacks."
"Pushdown optimization could be improved."
"The major challenge associated with the tool is on the infrastructure side."
"I have minimal exposure to PowerExchange at this point."
More Informatica PowerExchange cons
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

Information not available
"An annual package license fee is required."
"There are licensing and connector costs. Basically, Informatica is pay-as-you-use."
"There is a need to pay towards the licensing cost of the product. It is an expensive product."
"It's expensive. In fact, nobody would buy any product of Informatica if the price was the only consideration. It costs money, and it doesn't come cheap, but it provides value for money in many ways."
"Many users don't prefer to use the product, considering the high costs attached to the licensing part of the solution."
"The cost of PowerExchange is reasonable. It does not rely on complicated formulas or unrealistic equations. The pricing model is straightforward. There is one component, and real-time integration is included. Some other solutions require purchasing additional modules or third-party plugins for this capability."
"The product is not very expensive."
report
See which vendors are best for you
Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Database Development and Management solutions are best for your needs.
See recommendations
846,617 professionals have used our research since 2012.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
32%
Insurance Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Retailer
8%
Financial Services Firm
27%
Computer Software Company
12%
Insurance Company
10%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS?
BMC Data Management improved our data recovery process by simplifying it.
See all answers
What needs improvement with BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS?
One area for improvement with this product could be in providing clearer guidance and tools for disaster recovery planning and execution. As someone involved in managing infrastructure, understandi...
See all answers
What advice do you have for others considering BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS?
From my perspective as an infrastructure guy, the most valuable aspect of BMC's data management solutions was their ability to optimize CPU cycles, improving IMS performance without directly impact...
See all answers
What do you like most about Informatica PowerExchange?
The product’s flexibility is valuable.
See all answers
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Informatica PowerExchange?
The pricing and cost depend heavily on SAP's licensing structure, especially if using SAP integration services. Informatica is seen as broader in integrations.
See all answers
What needs improvement with Informatica PowerExchange?
I have minimal exposure to PowerExchange at this point. I will start working with it midyear, so I do not have much experience to suggest improvements.
See all answers
 

Comparisons

Dataloader.io vs BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS Logo
Dataloader.io vs BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS
Compared 100% of the time
More BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS Competitors
Informatica PowerCenter vs Informatica PowerExchange Logo
Informatica PowerCenter vs Informatica PowerExchange
Compared 67% of the time
Oracle GoldenGate vs Informatica PowerExchange Logo
Oracle GoldenGate vs Informatica PowerExchange
Compared 9% of the time
Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) vs Informatica PowerExchange Logo
Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) vs Informatica PowerExchange
Compared 9% of the time
AWS Database Migration Service vs Informatica PowerExchange Logo
AWS Database Migration Service vs Informatica PowerExchange
Compared 4% of the time
Azure Data Factory vs Informatica PowerExchange Logo
Azure Data Factory vs Informatica PowerExchange
Compared 4% of the time
More Informatica PowerExchange Competitors
 

Product Reports

Buyer's Guide
Database Development and Management
April 2025
BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS reportDownload BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS product report
Buyer's Guide
Informatica PowerExchange
April 2025
Informatica PowerExchange reportDownload Informatica PowerExchange product report
 

Also Known As

BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on z/OS, Data Management for IMS and DB2 on z/OS
PowerExchange, Connectors
 

Overview

Transform the management of your DB2 databases to meet the scale and complexity of digital business

  • Run DB2 utilities with BMC Next Generation Technology to optimize your data and improve application performance
  • Eliminate downtime and increase availability of business services
  • Ensure the integrity of structured and unstructured data
  • Take control with intelligent automation and policy-driven rules
  • Bridge the gap from green-screen to modern, secure, self-service user interfaces
  • Move to DB2 12 and beyond with confidence
BMC

Informatica PowerExchange Connectors provides high performance, out-of-the-box connectivity without having to develop custom data access programs.

Informatica
 

Sample Customers

Airline Tariff Publishing Co (ATPCO), AtTask, MetaScale
ACH Food, BNSF Railway Company, Illinois State University
Buyer's Guide
BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS vs. Informatica PowerExchange
March 2025
Free Report: BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS vs. Informatica PowerExchange
Find out what your peers are saying about BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS vs. Informatica PowerExchange and other solutions. Updated: March 2025.
DOWNLOAD NOW
846,617 professionals have used our research since 2012.
See our BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS vs. Informatica PowerExchange report.

We monitor all Database Development and Management reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.