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BMC AMI DevX pros and cons

Vendor: BMC
4.0 out of 5
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PROS

BMC AMI DevX improves developer productivity by speeding up the documentation and deployment processes and enhancing code management, code deployment, and code generation capabilities.
Topaz Workbench offers extensive integration with Eclipse, facilitating developers to retrieve necessary programs, compile and modify JCL, and perform testing efficiently.
ISPW provides robust control and oversight of the development process, streamlining deployment, and reducing the workload for operations and DBAs by automating processes like CICS NEWCOPYs and Db2 binds.
Compuware Xpediter is highly regarded for mainframe software development, offering valuable debugging capabilities, reducing troubleshooting time by 20 to 30%.
BMC Data Management enhances the data recovery process and application development by simplifying data management and saving manhours with features like tape file editing and file cloning capabilities.

CONS

There is a need for better integration and collaboration among vendors to ensure compatibility without relying on customers to bridge the gaps.
Enhanced explanations and guidance are needed for setting up parameters in ISPW, providing clarity on the implications of different choices.
Topaz Workbench's compatibility with various plugins can be problematic, requiring better integration and support for modern environments.
There's a lack of intuitive and well-integrated testing tools for unit and acceptance testing, comparable to other programming languages within Eclipse.
REXX macros developed previously aren't deployable using Topaz technology, limiting the usability of existing programmer toolsets.
 

BMC AMI DevX Pros review quotes

AkshayChaudhari - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Specialist at TCS
Oct 1, 2026
The clearest measurable impact is faster troubleshooting and faster debugging, with debugging time reduced by 20 to 30% because I can step through COBOL programs, check variable values, and identify failing statements more efficiently.
Wisdom Mbiza - PeerSpot reviewer
Product Engineer at Absa Group
Jun 23, 2026
I think BMC AMI DevX has provided overall benefits and a positive impact because I've seen a lot of developers, not just the new developers, but even the old developers who have used the green screen their entire life, also developing with BMC AMI DevX and migrating into the newer screen.
DN
DevOps Developer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Sep 24, 2026
From a developer perspective, the main visible benefit I have seen is that it reduced the time needed to debug by 20 to 30 percent for troubleshooting tasks where DevX is applicable.
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SB
Full Stack Developer at imsnoida
Jul 25, 2026
BMC AMI DevX helps me develop COBOL while juggling other responsibilities by bringing editing, debugging, job submissions, and code navigation into a single environment.
FI
Devops Engineer / Ispw Admin at a insurance company with 201-500 employees
Apr 29, 2026
BMC AMI DevX Code Pipeline is a solid product that any company can benefit from if they want to have tight control and a standard way of deploying applications into production in a secure manner.
Jeemit Zaveri - PeerSpot reviewer
Mainframe Modernization Co E & Transformation Lead at cmc
May 20, 2026
BMC AMI DevX tools have noticeably impacted our developers' productivity and efficiency.
Brian Westerman - PeerSpot reviewer
Director of R&D at Syzygy Inc.
Jan 30, 2024
The product has made our mainframe data management process easier. It has helped us save manhours. The tool's most valuable feature is the ability to edit tape files. Its ability to clone files is beneficial in application development.
RS
Technical Consultant at Services Robert Samson SCRS
Feb 29, 2024
BMC Data Management improved our data recovery process by simplifying it.
PM
Developer at Selfemployed
Jul 2, 2024
Test data management capabilities are good.
BM
Sr Consultant Project Manager with 10,001+ employees
Jan 20, 2022
One of the features that the developers like is that they can retrieve what they need with the tool. They don't have to go through some process or request something be done by another team. They can get the programs they need, compile them, retrieve the JCL and alter the JCL if they need to, and put these programs wherever they need to go for their testing.
 

BMC AMI DevX Cons review quotes

AkshayChaudhari - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Specialist at TCS
Oct 1, 2026
What keeps it from being a 10 is mainly user experience, as the login and startup process can be frustrating, and the initial setup can also be challenging for new users.
Wisdom Mbiza - PeerSpot reviewer
Product Engineer at Absa Group
Jun 23, 2026
BMC AMI DevX's logging in feature is not so great. Furthermore, the startup of BMC AMI DevX takes a long time to start up before it loads.
DN
DevOps Developer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Sep 24, 2026
One improvement I would appreciate is stronger integration between DevX debugging and other troubleshooting information, such as JCL, job output, abend details, and application logs, all in one place.
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SB
Full Stack Developer at imsnoida
Jul 25, 2026
BMC AMI DevX is a strong platform, but there are a few areas where it could improve, such as simplifying the initial installation and configuration, especially for first-time users.
FI
Devops Engineer / Ispw Admin at a insurance company with 201-500 employees
Apr 29, 2026
The only thing that bothers me about BMC AMI DevX Code Pipeline is the screen movement.
Jeemit Zaveri - PeerSpot reviewer
Mainframe Modernization Co E & Transformation Lead at cmc
May 20, 2026
While I am aware of the possibility to integrate Git with BMC AMI DevX zAdviser, this integration does not fit within our solution landscape.
Brian Westerman - PeerSpot reviewer
Director of R&D at Syzygy Inc.
Jan 30, 2024
We plan to replace BMC Compuware File-AID due to its price. Two years back, we paid 11,000 dollars. However, the current price is 27,900 dollars. The price has increased to at least eight times its initial cost. We would need to pay around 60,000 dollars to have all three products together. We also encountered issues during version updates.
RS
Technical Consultant at Services Robert Samson SCRS
Feb 29, 2024
One area for improvement with this product could be in providing clearer guidance and tools for disaster recovery planning and execution.
PM
Developer at Selfemployed
Jul 2, 2024
It's a very complicated tool.
BM
Sr Consultant Project Manager with 10,001+ employees
Jan 20, 2022
When you're setting up the parameters for how ISPW will work in your shop, there are a lot of questions that have to be answered... BMC Compuware should have more in-depth explanations about what the choices in each question mean. If you pick A, what does that mean has to happen? What does that impact? If you pick B, what does that mean? What does that impact?