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BMC vs F5

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BMC
Based on 471 reviews.
F5
Based on 372 reviews.
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Overview
BMC Software, Inc. is an American company specializing in business service management software. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, BMC develops, markets and sells software used for multiple functions, including IT service management, data center automation, performance management, virtualization lifecycle management and cloud computing management. The name "BMC" is taken from the surnames of its three founders Scott Boulette, John Moores, and Dan Cloer.
F5 Networks, Inc. is a multinational American company which specializes in Application Delivery Networking technology that optimizes the delivery of network-based applications and the security, performance, availability of servers, data storage devices, and other network resources. F5 is headquartered in Seattle, Washington and has development, manufacturing, and sales/marketing offices worldwide. F5 originally manufactured and sold some of the industry's first load balancing products. In 2010 and 2011, F5 Networks was on Fortune's list of 100 Fastest-Growing Companies worldwide.
Sample Customers
BMC TrueSight Orchestration
Ameritas, Buckeye Partners, KNAB, Dex Media, News UK
Control-M
CARFAX, Tampa General Hospital, Navistar, Amadeus, Raymond James, Railinc
BMC Helix Cloud Security
NHS, Vodafone, Kansas City Life, SKY Italia, Cybera
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Top Industries
Financial Services Firm
25%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Insurance Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
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