DX Spectrum vs OPS/MVS Automation Intelligence comparison

Why PeerSpot?

The compared DX Spectrum and OPS/MVS Automation Intelligence solutions aren't in the same category. DX Spectrum is ranked #1 in DXNO , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 27.0% mindshare in the category. OPS/MVS Automation Intelligence is ranked #10 in EM , with an average rating of 6.0, and holds a 4.6% mindshare. Additionally, 89% of DX Spectrum users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of OPS/MVS Automation Intelligence users who would recommend it.

DX Spectrum

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89% willing to recommend

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93% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between DX Spectrum and OPS/MVS Automation Intelligence based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

DX Spectrum

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

118

Ranking in other categories

Network Management Applications (7th), Network Monitoring Software (17th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (18th), Network Troubleshooting (6th), DX NetOps (1st)

OPS/MVS Automation Intellig...

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

5.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Event Monitoring (10th), Mainframe Management (4th)

Mindshare comparison

DX Spectrum and OPS/MVS Automation Intelligence aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. DX Spectrum is designed for DX NetOps and holds a mindshare of 27.0%, down 35.5% compared to last year.
OPS/MVS Automation Intelligence, on the other hand, focuses on Event Monitoring, holds 4.6% mindshare, up 3.2% since last year.

DX NetOps Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
DX Spectrum	27.0%
AppNeta by Broadcom	28.4%
DX Performance Management	25.4%
Other	19.200000000000003%

DX NetOps

Event Monitoring Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
OPS/MVS Automation Intelligence	4.6%
SCOM	9.4%
BMC TrueSight	8.6%
Other	77.4%

Event Monitoring

Featured Reviews

PinchasAlbalya

Network Engineer at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees

Monitoring has become centralized and management now sees real‑time health of key network assets

The time investment required is significant, not because of difficulty but because of the need for free time to invest in it. We need to get the knowledge. We know there are many options, but we took an external vendor to install and make the customization. If we want to make others changes without paying for customization, we need to learn it deeply by ourselves. The tutorials are very complicated. They could work on that area. The tutorial part could be more simplified. I know there are many explanations, and you can get help or documents in one click on the current page in the product, but it is not very clear. If you want to do something new that you did not see from the vendor in the installation, it is not very simple. The documents are good for people that know how to operate the product well, but for new users, it is not simple.

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Sakkamon Rapeepisarn

System Programmer at Krungsri

Automation has improved alerts and file handling but script-based setup still needs simplification

OPS_MVS Automation Intelligence is the automation tool I use. I think OPS_MVS Automation Intelligence is good for creating complex rules because it's coding, but it takes time to learn how to use it. OPS_MVS Automation Intelligence works well if you know the syntax very well and you have experience in creating scripts or REXX syntax; it would be very good and is a good tool, but it takes time to learn, so that is for experienced staff to work with. I would rate the product a six from one to ten. I cannot think of any additional features in the next release of OPS_MVS Automation Intelligence.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features of DX Spectrum are the comprehensive alerts."

"This is a very powerful tool with a lot of functionality."

"Scalability is a highly rated feature of this solution. It is better than some of the other tools that I've used in terms of scalability. We scaled it to tens of thousands of devices."

"What I like best is the configuration management functionality."

"Allows us to have a single console/notification point, with the alarms of all the tools that we use for monitoring."

"The most valuable feature is that after setup, using it is very straightforward."

"Out of all of the CA products that we use, I would say this is the most stable."

"The initial setup is very easy; after 10 minutes, you have a complete Spectrum up and running and you can start discovery immediately."

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"With the automation pieces we can bring this region up or take this region down, and it allows us to always meet our time critical requirements."

"When selecting a vendor, the most important thing is the ability to meet our needs, and CA does a very good job of that."

"The technical support is top notch; they have always been right there for us whenever we were needed, including the offer to be available on weekends during a recent upgrade if needed, and they are friendly, professional, and knowledgeable."

"The service has been wonderful. I like the people that I have had to deal with. The process is very straightforward. I call or use the website."

"It works, and as far as the scheduling piece, it is wonderfully well-written and I use it all the time."

"For what it was produced for, it's an excellent product; it's done everything that we wanted to do with the product and more, which has been a really big help for us."

"Their technical support is incredible, immediately responsive, and even if it is not updated to Level 2 support sometimes, they chip in providing more detailed answers and options to fix the problem."

"We used to us an IBM product, but OPS/MVS has a lot more flexibility in what we can do with it."

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Cons

"There is room for improvement in the integration with other non-CA tools and databases."

"It's difficult to analyze and configure. It's not a very smart tool."

"We have a lot of different monitoring tools in the background, so orchestration has been a little bit of a challenge."

"DX Spectrum could be improved by them getting rid of the Java console. It would also be better with Turkish language support."

"It's not easily scalable."

"We want to make our own choice for the AIOps solution and do not want to be forced to use the Broadcom OI solution by default."

"Yes, IM was very shaky and it seemed like CA were throwing hotfixes at us to fend us off until the next release."

"Definitely the way this product needs to go is more web-based. They need to put more emphasis in the web technology."

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"It’s a complex product. The initial installation is easy, but implementing various functions is a constant process."

"The GUI interface could be improved, but that is coming. They are working on that."

"Performing a stop/restart of OPS/MVS could be a little smoother. Without special coding, some undesired tasks will be started and some necessary tasks will be stopped if we have to bounce OPS/MVS during the day."

"The interfaces to USS, CA UIM could be better."

"I think, for me, I’d like to see more of its web base."

"The interfaces to USS, CA UIM could be better. CA Common Services interfaces - namely Zdata Mover, Zmessage Service, Zdatacolletcor - are poorly documented."

"The further expansion of the mainframe teamcenter interface. Also, the web services support is something that I am looking into."

"SSM - when OPSMVS is started, there is a choice of either assuming all microhooks are up or all are down and working from there. It would be better if there was a feature that could discover the true state of every microhook."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Spectrum is expensive."

"In general, the license cost will be about 30% of the total TCO for this tool (hardware/support team, OS costs, and OS management)."

"The cost of some of these products are a little cost prohibitive, which is unfortunate. We have to find lower cost solutions for some of the things that we have to pull in. For the most part, CA has capabilities in pretty much everything that you would need. You just have to figure out where are you going to spend the most money for what you have to actually get done. You can do all these things but, which ones do you have to do? And that's hard to choose sometimes because you want to do them all."

"The solution's pricing could be better."

"DX Spectrum's pricing depends on the license number. It is affordable."

"Currently, a perpetual license but some services are moving to a subscription"

"It’s a great tool, but an expensive one. Learn how to use it properly."

"It is very pricey. With the current trend of enterprises moving towards cheaper and more modern looking solutions like ManageEngine, SevOne, ServicePilot, and Paesller."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Outsourcing Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Construction Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

18%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Construction Company

11%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	25
Midsize Enterprise	19
Large Enterprise	90

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	1
Large Enterprise	25

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for DX Spectrum?

The price is very, very high.

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What needs improvement with DX Spectrum?

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What is your primary use case for DX Spectrum?

The university purchased DX Spectrum, called ICE. DX Spectrum NAC is working for us only on Cisco 9200 switches. It is not working on any other switch like C1000 or HG or any 2960X. Even other Cisc...

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What needs improvement with OPS/MVS Automation Intelligence?

My impressions on OPS_MVS Automation Intelligence is that it's quite difficult to use, as it relies mainly on the coding syntax and doesn't provide an easy-to-use GUI. OPS_MVS should have an easy-t...

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What is your primary use case for OPS/MVS Automation Intelligence?

We use the auto-purge transaction for some transactions that run very long, and we also use automation to open and close files in CICS as well.

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What advice do you have for others considering OPS/MVS Automation Intelligence?

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Also Known As

CA Spectrum

CA OPS MVS Event Management and Automation, CA OPS/MVS Event Management and Automation, Unicenter CA-OPS/MVS Event Management and Automation

Overview

DX Spectrum is a comprehensive network monitoring tool designed for scalability and accuracy. With features like fault management, topological mapping, and customizability, it addresses network issues effectively while ensuring reliable infrastructure oversight.

Known for its robust capabilities, DX Spectrum excels in fault management and network monitoring, offering features such as Global Collections and Event Correlation for precise issue detection. This scalability allows it to monitor large infrastructures efficiently using SNMP traps. Automated device discovery and seamless integrations with tools like SOI and Zabbix enhance its functionality, providing users with a streamlined experience. The interface allows for deep visibility and is supported by REST API for improved integration and automation.

What are the key features of DX Spectrum?

Fault Management: Identifies and manages network faults efficiently.
Topological Mapping: Offers a graphical representation of network topology.
Customizability: Provides extensive options to tailor the tool to specific needs.
Global Collections: Enhances issue detection across networks.
Event Correlation: Reduces false alerts by correlating network events.
Scalability: Manages large networks with SNMP traps.
Automated Discovery: Automatically identifies and integrates devices into monitoring.
REST API: Facilitates seamless integration and automation.

Why should users consider DX Spectrum in reviews?

Operational Efficiency: Increases efficiency through automation and integration.
Deep Visibility: Provides comprehensive network visibility and control.
Reliability: Ensures stable and reliable network operations.
Integration Capabilities: Works seamlessly with multiple external tools.
Customizability: Allows customization to meet specific monitoring needs.
Proactive Management: Supports proactive issue resolution with accurate notifications.

DX Spectrum finds extensive applications across industries for network infrastructure monitoring. It is vital in sectors where maintaining service uptime and quickly resolving network faults is critical. Organizations leverage its configuration management, alarm/event management, and integration capabilities to maintain smooth network operations, especially in environments with large and complex network infrastructures.

Broadcom

OPS/MVS Automation Intelligence is designed for effective mainframe automation with flexibility and user convenience, offering tools for synchronized operations and comprehensive platform automation.

OPS/MVS Automation Intelligence provides robust automation features that streamline mainframe operations, enhancing task synchronization and minimizing manual interventions. Its adaptability across multiple platforms, integration capabilities, and support for ad hoc operations ensure an efficient automation environment. However, users identify potential improvements in setup, third-party compatibility, graphical interfaces, and documentation. While it serves diverse automation needs, enhancing web interfaces and API accessibility could further improve user experience.

What are the key features of OPS/MVS Automation Intelligence?

Automatic IPL and Shutdown: Ensures orderly system startups and shutdowns.
System State Manager: Offers synchronized task operations for consistent system states.
OPSLOG: Enables message filtering to streamline communications.
Global Variables: Facilitates script customization and variable management.
OPS/REXX Support: Supports ad hoc operations for versatility in automation tasks.

What benefits and ROI can organizations expect?

Labor Minimization: Reduces manual task handling through automation.
Comprehensive Integration: Seamless connection with legacy applications for smooth operations.
Resource Control: Efficient management of resources across LPARs.
Enhanced Workflow Management: Improved automation of time-critical functions.

OPS/MVS Automation Intelligence is widely deployed in industries requiring high-level automation for mainframe environments. Organizations benefit from its capabilities in message suppression, system activity monitoring, startup and shutdown management, and resource control. Its efficient automation helps in inventory control and ensures seamless function integrations within diverse operational settings.

Broadcom

Sample Customers

National Informatics Centre India, Banese, Olympus, AlphaServe Technologies, Sicredi

Tieto

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