DX Spectrum vs OPS/MVS Automation Intelligence comparison

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 8.7, and holds a 23.8% mindshare in the category. OPS/MVS Automation Intelligence is ranked #10 in EM , with an average rating of 6.0, and holds a 3.7% 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.

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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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Categories and Ranking

DX Spectrum

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

118

Ranking in other categories

Network Management Applications (9th), Network Monitoring Software (26th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (23rd), Network Troubleshooting (7th), 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 (5th)

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 23.8%, down 33.3% compared to last year.
OPS/MVS Automation Intelligence, on the other hand, focuses on Event Monitoring, holds 3.7% mindshare, up 2.7% since last year.

DX NetOps Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
DX Spectrum	23.8%
AppNeta by Broadcom	32.5%
DX Performance Management	27.2%
Other	16.5%

DX NetOps

Event Monitoring Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
OPS/MVS Automation Intelligence	3.7%
ServiceNow IT Operations Management	9.7%
SCOM	9.3%
Other	77.3%

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

"CA Spectrum is very useful for event handling and offers a robust manager of managers console."

"For network management, this application is by far the best."

"For us, within that technology area, it is the standard for solutions that we can select, and we haven't seen a better product."

"As the kind of enterprise that straddles the line between telco size and enterprise size, it scales for us, because we're not all the way at telco yet."

"DX Spectrum is a very good solution; it's the best network monitoring tool in the market."

"The tool is very mature, and its valuable features are monitoring and configuration management."

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

"The flexibility is impressive, as it is so customizable that you can almost make it do anything you want it to do, with many ways to tailor it to your environment and business needs that I have not seen in other products in this space."

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"We went with the best automation solution available."

"It's definitely a very stable product."

"It's very flexible. You can customize what you need to, which is good. For example, you can do your own coding inside the tool, make your own scripting tooling."

"After implementing SSM, we dropped our IPL time from 40 minutes via manual commands to eight minutes via SSM."

"I would say yes, definitely use it."

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

"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."

"I do not have to keep recordings. It is there and is proactive. It helps the operators, human editors, and me."

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Cons

"The solution could improve by allowing the ability to monitor the network shortly after installing the software and adding an auto-discovery function."

"We found the process of DX Spectrum down from time to time, and we need to interfere manually to restart."

"The only area which I found that can be improved is that sometimes issues come up with alert clearing i.e. alerts don't clear when triggered and clear events occur too fast."

"It was somewhat complex, but that's also a little difficult to evaluate because we had a consultant that was the primary resource for the setup, and he had some challenges."

"The interface is not nice and needs to be improved."

"If they could interact with the MIBs of vendors better, and have a lot more pre-loaded ones, that would be amazing for us right now."

"I think the management or configuration of devices needs some improvement."

"Event correlation only works on one server, rather than on all of the servers in the same cluster environment."

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

"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."

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

"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 reason sometimes it is not stable, we do not have the expertise to write the script."

"One thing that comes to mind is the MQ interface. The last time we tried to use it, it seemed a little clunky."

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

"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

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

"Since the acquisition by Broadcom, we have not had such a good experience with licensing and pricing. Since they were bought by Broadcom, every sales contract is getting complicated. It's very complicated, and it's much more expensive than before. It's not a good pricing strategy from Broadcom."

"The price of the solution is reasonable."

"The solution's pricing could be better."

"The price is very high."

"It is expensive compared to other tools in the market."

"DX Spectrum's pricing is neither expensive nor cheap."

"The price is good enough to expect an ideal solution. It's expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

17%

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

13%

Logistics Company

Educational Organization

Outsourcing Company

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

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