Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline vs OPS/MVS Automation Intelligence comparison

Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline vs. OPS/MVS Automation Intelligence

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Categories and Ranking

Gigamon Deep Observability ...

Ranking in Event Monitoring

16th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (45th), Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (34th), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (40th), Web Application Firewall (WAF) (35th), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (25th), Network Packet Broker (NPB) (1st), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (16th)

OPS/MVS Automation Intellig...

Ranking in Event Monitoring

11th

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

5.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Mainframe Management (4th)

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Event Monitoring category, the mindshare of Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline is 2.8%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OPS/MVS Automation Intelligence is 4.2%, up from 3.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Event Monitoring Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
OPS/MVS Automation Intelligence	4.2%
Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline	2.8%
Other	93.0%

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TuanNguyen13

Senior Relationship Banker at Joint stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of V

Experience boosts operational efficiency while performance sees room for improvement

I don't have specific information on whether it was purchased on the AWS marketplace or somewhere else. I am working with Dynatrace Operator. I am also working with Algosec, Alluvio, CrowdStrike, Firemon, Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline, and other solutions. I think it's a good tool, and I am satisfied with it. We have not stored cloud workloads with Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline yet; we are still on-premises. The technical support takes about one to two hours to respond, which is acceptable. I am satisfied with the scalability of the product. The interface is good.

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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 feature is NetFlow."

"It has high stability."

"It offers straightforward integration."

"The most valuable feature for improving network visibility with Gigamon is the packet filtering capability."

"The tool's most valuable feature is the encryption feature. From a security perspective, the solution hasn't significantly strengthened our security posture. However, it has greatly improved performance by streamlining encryption processes and avoiding encryption at multiple layers. This has also simplified troubleshooting, as we can whitelist certain processes."

"We use Gigamon for network visibility."

"It is a good product. It provides network visibility, which is important. Gigamon can bring some optimizations to my network. It is helpful for security inspection, and it makes my firewall work fast because my firewall doesn't have to do the inspection of the SSL connections, for example."

"The solution is straightforward to set up."

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

"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."

"What I like about it personally is that I can go out and interrupt what's going on and bring a job down if I need to, and bring it back up."

"It reduces the number of repetitive motions required by a human to respond to the system."

"OPS/MVS is much more intuitive to use, especially compared to Netview/SA/GDPS."

"It allows us to respond faster to issues. If there are issues that come out, we're able to capture a message and alert somebody about 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."

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Cons

"They should increase the solution's cluster capacity."

"The challenge is monitoring the cloud network."

"Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline needs to improve its performance. I face issues with performance because we use SPAN, and the SPAN traffic is not good."

"Its filtering feature needs improvement."

"In terms of improvement, while the initial setup is not overly complicated, we did encounter a few issues."

"The graphical user interface could be improved."

"It only inspects a specific kind of traffic. There should be different kinds of use cases."

"The Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline should have a feature showing the traffic flow within its platform. Currently, customers have to use separate tools for monitoring, which is inconvenient. If it had its visibility feature, it would make monitoring easier and more complete without needing extra tools."

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"It was a complex setup in the mainframe environment."

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

"With stability, sometimes we do have problems with this product."

"One of the things we've been wanting to do is to be able to automate off of different highlighted messages without actually knowing what the message is."

"There are, however, still some restrictions with sysplex vars as far as which kinds of rules you can use them in, which is also the case for OPSHFI vars."

"Because of its age, it's a little bit difficult to modernize some of the integrations and some of the functions."

"The new release addressed some shortcomings of the product."

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

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is highly-priced."

"The solution's price is reasonable."

"I would rate the solution as expensive, around an eight or nine out of ten. There are other competitive solutions available."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Outsourcing Company

21%

Construction Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	5

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	1
Large Enterprise	25

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline?

Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline needs to improve its performance. I face issues with performance because we use SPAN, and the SPAN traffic is not good. They need to improve their performance.

What is your primary use case for Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline?

I am working with Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline and Firemon, and I have been working with it for a year.

What advice do you have for others considering Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline?

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...

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.

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

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Also Known As

Gigamon, GigaSecure

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

Overview

Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline boosts network visibility and performance through features like NetFlow and deduplication, facilitating data flow insights and improved security. It supports traffic monitoring and management across various infrastructures.

Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline enhances network management by offering features such as NetFlow, deduplication, header stripping, and packet filtering. These capabilities are instrumental in optimizing performance, offering users stability and improved encryption processes. Despite its robust hardware capabilities, it requires enhancements in security, filtering, and delivery time for hardware. Users note challenges with monitoring cloud networks and insufficient cluster capacity. There is also a call for improved interface design and internal traffic flow visualization.

What are the essential features of Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline?

NetFlow: Provides comprehensive visibility into network traffic for informed decision-making.
Deduplication: Reduces unnecessary data replication, enhancing performance and efficiency.
Header Stripping: Streamlines data packets by removing unnecessary headers, improving speed.
Packet Filtering: Enables selective traffic analysis for targeted network insights.
Traffic Aggregation: Consolidates and transforms network data, aiding detailed packet analysis.

What benefits and ROI can be expected from Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline?

Enhanced Security: Improves data integrity and threat detection capabilities.
Operational Efficiency: Streamlines traffic monitoring and performance processes.
Improved Data Insights: Offers comprehensive data flow analysis for better decision-making.
Hardware Stability: Provides reliable performance with robust hardware support.
Encryption Optimization: Simplifies the encryption process for secure data handling.

Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline finds application across industries for network visibility and management. It is used extensively for traffic monitoring, SSL inspection, mobile network oversight, and data center operations. Organizations leverage its capabilities to address network issues, enhance security, and streamline performance monitoring processes. Its ability to group traffic aids significantly in problem-solving and SSL detection.

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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.

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Sample Customers

Amica Insurance, College of William & Mary, Gamma, IntercontinentalExchange, OppenheimerFunds

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Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline vs. OPS/MVS Automation Intelligence