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BMC AMI Data vs InterSystems IRIS comparison

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BMC AMI Data
Ranking in Database Management Systems (DBMS)
11th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
InterSystems IRIS
Ranking in Database Management Systems (DBMS)
10th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
4.5
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
Relational Databases Tools (14th)
 

Featured Reviews

AkshayChaudhari - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Specialist at TCS
Database monitoring has improved performance tuning and now automates repetitive DBA tasks
The best features of BMC AMI Data, in my opinion, are data performance monitoring and the optimization capability. Another valuable capability is that there are strong points because they reduce the repetitive DBA tasks because the automation capability is present. I value the data management and backup and recovery capability also. One thing that stands out about BMC AMI Data's features is how closely the performance analysis and database management capabilities are integrated. Instead of using separate tools for performance monitoring and workload analysis, and also the routine DB2 administration, BMC AMI Data brings many of these capabilities together. The automation is valuable because it can reduce the repetitive DBA work. Regarding BMC AMI Data's AI capabilities, I have a positive impression from the security perspective. The solution provides very useful visibility and control around the database operations, which is important when working with sensitive data and strict security requirements. I would still want clear governance around the access controls, audit capability, data handling, and how recommendations are generated and used. I find BMC AMI Data's capability useful for identifying unusual patterns, and I trust it. The output is generally helpful as a starting point for an investigation, but I would not treat it as a final one because some areas still need stronger root cause accuracy. I prefer to validate the findings against the database and the workload data before I consider or take any action. Overall, I see the AI capability as useful. I would assess BMC AMI Data's automation capability as strong. In our day-to-day work, BMC AMI Data helps us reduce the repetitive efforts. We can automate activities such as space monitoring, organization recommendations, statistic collection, performance analysis, utility scheduling, and copy and recovery management. It also allows us to monitor SQL tuning insights proactively rather than relying entirely on manual analysis. This lets the DBA team spend more time on the higher-value troubleshooting and optimization instead of repeatedly performing routine checks and maintenance tasks. I find BMC AMI Data's analytics and intelligence features useful for turning performance data into actionable areas for investigation. Historical pattern analysis helps highlight unusual behavior. Workload and performance information helps narrow an issue down to a specific SQL, specific database object, or specific resource use. The AI-driven anomaly detection is particularly useful for identifying the patterns that might otherwise take a longer time to spot manually.
reviewer2892648 - PeerSpot reviewer
Developer/Database Administrator at a transportation company with 201-500 employees
Robust multidimensional database has enabled smooth API integrations and modern data workflows
I think InterSystems IRIS is a continuation of the Caché legacy. Since I have been working with it since 2005 with Caché, I think it is a really amazing tool. It is a very robust and very scalable database. It is very good to work with, and I am already used to working with it. Where it falls a bit short is in the availability of manpower and professionals who work with InterSystems IRIS or Caché. There are few professionals who work with it. Another thing is the cost and the license cost. I think there could be some kind of package that could serve smaller companies and small and medium-sized companies. That would reach a larger slice of the market, because the cost to work with Caché, InterSystems IRIS, and so on is high. I would make this remark about putting together a package and a new product that could serve small and medium-sized companies. The area where InterSystems IRIS falls a bit short is in the cost and the licensing cost. The licensing cost is the main issue I have already mentioned.

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Pros

"BMC AMI Data has positively impacted our organization by improving our database operations, mainly by giving us visibility into the performance issues."
"BMC AMI Data has positively impacted the organization because it saved time and reduced errors."
"BMC AMI Data has had a positive impact on my organization by improving the visibility and reliability of our mainframe."
"BMC AMI Data has positively impacted my organization as the data's performance is faster, reduced the storage cost through optimization, automatically diagnosed the problems, and resolved them accordingly."
"The biggest difference in BMC AMI Data is the database performance and optimization capability that has made a very significant difference in our system."
"I have reduced a lot of incident failures since using BMC AMI Data, am able to see a significant improvement in CICS transactional response times and overall region health, and have stopped the storage violations, transactional bottlenecks, and task buildups that I faced earlier, with this improvement very visible in my high-volume real-time environments."
"The best features that InterSystems IRIS offers in my opinion are the speed in querying data, and due to our system, which requires a large query with a large volume of data, InterSystems IRIS stands out for its query speed, making my work easier."
"The best features InterSystems IRIS offers, in my experience, include being a really powerful engine and a really good database."
"InterSystems IRIS has had a positive impact on my organization by improving performance and data security."
"My final observation is that everyone should use InterSystems IRIS; it is an amazing tool on the market."
"The best features InterSystems IRIS offers are its powerful database and speed, which contribute greatly to my work."
"In my opinion, the best features that InterSystems IRIS offers are its very optimized database, which I found amazing, and the observability it provides for checking messages and how the data is being transferred, which I find very interesting."
"InterSystems IRIS as a database is very efficient, with its best features being its speed and high performance, along with an easy understanding of its data searching functionalities."
"The best features that InterSystems IRIS offers are its capability to function as both a relational and non-relational database, with performance and speed as specific functionalities that serve as differentiators."
 

Cons

"BMC AMI Data monitors technical components very well, but end-to-end business transaction tracing is still limited."
"I have had a good experience but there are a few improvements. The user interface feels a bit outdated compared to modern monitoring tools."
"I think there is nothing to be improved in BMC AMI Data, but I believe from the customer service point of view, it should be more convenient rather than mailing and waiting for twenty-four hours to get a response."
"I think the area for improvement in BMC AMI Data is the user interface; it feels somewhat dated and operational heavy."
"BMC AMI Data could be improved in backup timing, as it should be faster compared to the current situation."
"I would like BMC AMI Data to have a modern user interface."
"InterSystems IRIS can be improved since its studio is very poor."
"InterSystems IRIS can be improved by addressing the lack of libraries, mainly mathematical ones, where we would save a lot of time on some formulas that we have to build by hand every time we need them."
"Python support can be enhanced further, as it's really clunky at the moment, considering that the use of Python is pretty much all over the world and nobody knows ObjectScript really thoroughly and deeply."
"I cannot determine a very positive impact or a beneficial result from InterSystems IRIS, although this observability part is important because we were able to find problems much faster."
"The area where InterSystems IRIS falls a bit short is in the cost and the licensing cost."
"InterSystems IRIS could be improved, particularly the internal interface of the database."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
25%
Outsourcing Company
19%
Program Development Consultancy
17%
Insurance Company
11%
Outsourcing Company
31%
Comms Service Provider
17%
Healthcare Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise1
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with BMC AMI Data?
I would like BMC AMI Data to have a modern user interface. We require a modern UI and easier dashboard optimization. Right now we have a good UI, but better integration with modern databases and De...
What is your primary use case for BMC AMI Data?
Our main use case for BMC AMI Data is to manage and optimize our database environment, mainly DB2. We use it for database performance tracking, data management, data monitoring, and automating some...
What advice do you have for others considering BMC AMI Data?
If you are looking into using BMC AMI Data, my advice is that if you are searching for data privacy, this tool is very helpful for any company looking for data security and visibility while working...
What needs improvement with InterSystems IRIS?
InterSystems IRIS can be improved by addressing the lack of libraries, mainly mathematical ones, where we would save a lot of time on some formulas that we have to build by hand every time we need ...
What is your primary use case for InterSystems IRIS?
My main use case for InterSystems IRIS is hospital integrations. In hospital integrations, I use InterSystems IRIS for object conversions. Regarding this use case, I utilize TCP/IP, REST, and SOAP ...
What advice do you have for others considering InterSystems IRIS?
My advice to others who are considering using InterSystems IRIS is to use it without fear, take advantage of all the platform's resources, and follow the community that has many tips and solutions ...
 

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