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%

Event Monitoring

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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

"It has high stability."

"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."

"We use Gigamon for network visibility."

"It offers straightforward integration."

"The solution is straightforward to set up."

"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."

"The Pipeline's Comprehensive Insights into data flows have helped improve operational efficiency and security."

"The most valuable feature is NetFlow."

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"Valuable features include: SSM, which provides for orderly startup and shutdown; OPSLOG, which enables filtering by message-id, and/or jobname(s); Rules, as OPS/REXX interface streamlines deployment, interfaces easily with JES2 and z/OS."

"The benefit is that the ROI, since it's 35 years old, is coming back over and over and over."

"Compared to the products on the market, it is hands down the best one."

"The performance of it is beyond exceptional. It is probably one of the best products that I have ever worked with. It is easy to use, comprehensive, and can perform almost any task you need it to."

"We have eliminated human error in the startup of one of our most critical applications, thereby reducing the risk of unwanted downtime."

"If something breaks and it goes down when it's not supposed to, automation brings it right back up."

"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."

"With the automation pieces we can bring this region up or take this region down, and it allows us to always meet our time critical requirements."

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Cons

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

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

"The security should be improved."

"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."

"The graphical user interface could be improved."

"Its filtering feature needs improvement."

"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."

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

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

"The interfaces to USS, CA UIM could be better."

"We're missing the boat. We don't have a graphical display and we need something beyond just pretty PC pictures for the other departments."

"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."

"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."

"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."

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

"The interfaces to USS, CA UIM could be better. CA Common Services interfaces - namely Zdata Mover, Zmessage Service, Zdatacolletcor - are poorly documented."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is highly-priced."

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

"The solution's price is reasonable."

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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

12%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

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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