BMC AMI DevX vs CData Connect Cloud comparison

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BMC and CData Software are both solutions in the Cloud Data Integration category. Additionally, 92% of BMC users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of CData Software users who would recommend it.

BMC AMI DevX

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92% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

BMC AMI DevX

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Software Configuration Management (1st), Debugging (2nd), Database Development and Management (11th), Mainframe Application Development (1st), Test Data Management (4th), Mainframe Testing Tools (1st), Data Masking (3rd), AI Software Development (29th)

CData Connect Cloud

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Virtualization (6th), Cloud Data Integration (34th)

Featured Reviews

Wisdom Mbiza

Product Engineer at Absa Group

Modern tools have boosted mainframe file extraction speed and simplified everyday workflows

I definitely think BMC AMI DevX could be improved or enhanced in terms of the logging in features. BMC AMI DevX's logging in feature is not so great. Whenever you try to log in, it always prompts you for passwords. Then when you have to switch sessions, because we usually have to switch between production and UAT, there's no quick way of switching between the two. Every time you try to switch, it prompts you to log in. Additionally, there's a pop-up that I always receive. When you click X on it, it doesn't disappear. Eventually, I just end up minimizing it. Furthermore, the startup of BMC AMI DevX takes a long time to start up before it loads. It doesn't just immediately start up and it's ready. It takes a good solid two to three minutes before it's ready so that you can work on it. BMC AMI DevX's logins and the other ones I can understand because security has to be there, but I do feel that once I've logged in, I shouldn't need to log in again. The startup problem is the annoying one because if I want to do something, I need to open it two or three minutes earlier to give it time to load up. The startup problem is the one that definitely needs to be addressed.

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Zain Amjed

Business Intelligence Manager at a real estate/law firm with 5,001-10,000 employees

Accurate data and reliable

CData Connect is used to extract data from our own Facebook ads campaigns The most valuable feature of CData Connect is the accuracy of the data. The amount of data that can be extracted at one point in time should be improved. I have been using CData Connect for approximately three months.…

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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

"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."

"The most valuable feature of Topaz is Xpediter. It's more flexible than Xpediter through MVS."

"I like the ability that it has to format copy books in a presentable manner. So, you will be able to see the starting offset in length of each field within the layout."

"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."

"ISPW is an excellent product; it does everything the developers need it to do, we were able to build it and customize it very simply as we became more familiar with how the system works during installation, and it doesn't need a lot of care and feeding once it's up and running."

"BMC AMI DevX helps me develop COBOL while juggling other responsibilities by bringing editing, debugging, job submissions, and code navigation into a single environment."

"With the use of ISPW, we were able to reduce our deployment time for specific applications by utilizing the auto-deploy features."

"BMC AMI DevX tools have noticeably impacted our developers' productivity and efficiency."

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"The most valuable feature of CData Connect is the accuracy of the data."

Cons

"The area for improvement is related to the testing tools that are available for unit testing or acceptance testing. I know they have some out there that we are not licensed for at this time, but it seems like some of the Eclipse tools that are used for other programming languages, they're all just built-in and they're a little more intuitive to the developers. Making those testing tools as intuitive as possible, and as integrated as possible into the workbench, would be really beneficial."

"I find it more cumbersome to use Topaz."

"There are some features that are not well documented, so documentation could use a little help, on things like setting up deployment and which structures in the database correspond to which tables."

"I'm always looking for improvement in things like the documentation, to make things a little bit easier and simpler to understand, a place where people can go to troubleshoot issues."

"It's not as intuitive as it should be. In terms of navigation, there is a large training curve for using it. For a millennial it might be better, if they're used to Eclipse. But coming from a non-Eclipse environment and using Eclipse, though I have experience with Eclipse, it might be cumbersome."

"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."

"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."

"The ability to edit source code that has special characters is limited. The ability to incorporate or convert REXX into macros that are usable under the Topaz software is not there. And the REXX macros that I have developed over 40 years of work are useless, so I have a toolbox I can't use or deploy using the Topaz technology, while I can use it under MVS."

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"The amount of data that can be extracted at one point in time should be improved."

"There is a limitation in the amount of data that can be imported. This should be increased."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"In terms of pricing, there isn't an extra charge for the parts of it we use. It comes with the licenses we purchased for other products, so no complaints there. The licensing is built in with the other products that you purchase from Compuware."

"I like the seat-based licensing much more than MSU-based licensing, and that the cost has been competitive."

"In general, Compuware tools are very competitive."

"The price point is great."

"It has saved our developers time and effort when working on documentation, which is now more readable and fluent."

"The only thing I would mention related to the licensing and/or the pricing, is that they have some visualization features in there that are licensed by concurrent users. We're starting to trip up on that. We're looking to probably increase the number of concurrent licenses that we have. But those types of licensing strategies, where they license by concurrent users or the number of seats is confusing for some people. They don't understand why it works sometimes and doesn't work other times."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

30%

Insurance Company

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Comms Service Provider

14%

Healthcare Company

11%

Construction Company

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	20

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BMC Compuware Topaz Enterprise Data?

My understanding is that BMC AMI DevX is an enterprise product with custom licensing, so pricing is typically negotiated based on factors such as the modules purchased, organization size, and usage...

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What needs improvement with BMC AMI DevX?

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. It could also i...

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What is your primary use case for BMC AMI DevX?

My main use case for BMC AMI DevX is to work with COBOL and JCL development on IBM. I mainly use it for editing, browsing data sets, submitting jobs, and debugging applications. I appreciate the Ec...

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Also Known As

File-AID, Data for Db2, Code Debug, Data Studio, Workbench for Eclipse, Code Pipeline

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Overview

BMC AMI DevX is a mainframe DevOps platform for IBM Z environments that helps development and platform engineering teams increase release velocity, reduce change risk, and build a sustainable mainframe developer workforce.

Whether the priority is attracting the next generation of mainframe talent, safely evolving decades of business-critical code, accelerating release velocity, or demonstrating development ROI to leadership — BMC AMI DevX is designed to address all on a single platform. Teams can connect existing tools and adopt capabilities incrementally using an open-borders integration approach.

A 2025 Forrester Total Economic Impact study found that customers using BMC AMI DevX onboarded developers 50% faster, completed code changes 33% faster, increased release frequency by 50%, and reduced change failure rate by 33%.

Key capabilities:

Modern IDE integration (VS Code, Eclipse) with a unified development environment that reduces context switching
AI-powered code analysis including dependency mapping, impact analysis, and runtime execution path visualization
Automated unit, functional, integration, and performance testing with code coverage analysis
Git-compatible CI/CD integration with event-driven webhooks and an open plug-in library
DORA metrics and DevOps KPI tracking with AI/ML anomaly detection across the mainframe SDLC

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CData Connect Cloud enables streamlined data integration across cloud applications, databases, and services. It simplifies the connectivity process by providing a secure and efficient way to access and manage data rapidly.

Designed for tech-savvy users, CData Connect Cloud offers robust data access solutions, allowing seamless integration across numerous platforms. It enhances business intelligence and decision-making through efficient data management, supporting various cloud and on-premises applications while maintaining top-notch security standards. Its ability to connect effortlessly to different data sources ensures that organizations can operate smoothly without interruptions.

What are the key features of CData Connect Cloud?

Secure Connectivity: Ensures all connections are protected with encryption and security protocols.
Real-time Data Access: Facilitates instant access to live data, boosting productivity.
Comprehensive Integration Support: Links a wide array of applications and data sources effortlessly.
Cloud-based Management: Offers centralized control of data access and permissions.

What benefits and ROI should you look for?

Enhanced Scalability: Easily scales with growing data needs without disruption.
Improved Efficiency: Reduces the time and effort needed for data integration.
Cost-effective Solution: Minimizes infrastructure costs with cloud-based operations.

CData Connect Cloud finds application in sectors like finance, healthcare, and retail, where data connectivity and real-time access are crucial. Financial institutions utilize it to connect banking applications and databases, while healthcare providers leverage it to integrate patient data safely. Retailers use it for inventory management and customer analytics, ensuring a seamless experience across channels.

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Sample Customers

NRB, Iberdrola, Consorzio Servizi Bancari

Adeptia, Tibco, Matillion, Exago, Izenda, Alfresco, Cisco, DataRobot, BigID, Combit

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