Control-M from BMC is a platform for integrating, automating, and orchestrating application and data workflows in production across complex hybrid technology ecosystems. It provides deep operational capabilities, delivering speed, scale, security, and governance.
$29,000
per year
Tidal by Redwood
Score 6.8 out of 10
N/A
Tidal Automation, from Redwood Software since the early 2023 acquisition, is an enterprise workload automation platform for automating and orchestrating cross-application, cross-platform workloads – in on-prem, cloud or hybrid environments – from one central point of control. Tidal is used to optimize mission-critical business processes, manage…
From my experience, Control-M considered stronger because it has broader third-party integrations, more user-friendly workflows, and easy multi-cloud orchestration. It has no doubt greater flexibility for hybrid environments and broader support for legacy enterprise …
Basically, all the products support batch management. The key differentiator of Control-M is the integrated solution (IOA), which makes it easier for users to securely utilize the integrated products.
Basicamente, todos os produtos atendem ao gerenciamento Batch. O principal …
Support and high efficiency of the tool when compared to other tools. Also, the integration capabilities with other applications in BMC Control-M surpass all other tools.
It was selected to unify the tool used on both mainframe and low-end platforms, and because it is a market leader and offers features and conveniences that the other tool did not have.
Control-M is generally considered superior to AutoSys for organizations requiring a centralized, cloud-forward, and developer-friendly orchestration platform. While AutoSys remains a robust choice for on-premises batch processing, Control-M excels in hybrid multicloud …
It supports both on-prem and cloud environments. Easy to handle complex, multi-system workflows more efficiently. Helped reduce manual intervention, which has decreased errors and operational costs.
Jenkins is a user-friendly tool, but it doesn't offer the same blend of features that Control-M has. Often, Jenkins jobs become stuck, but Control-M typically doesn't; instead, it generates an alert to the designated email recipient. In the case of production, this act is so …
APX is extremely easy to use and scheduling offers more possibilities and dependencies are better managed than in Control-M. We had to replace APX because we run processing under kubernetes and APX does not natively offer this possibility
We need end to end automation, so using Control-M we can achieve this but by using Azure automation it automates data pipelines across the cloud. Compared to Autosys, Control-M has more advanced and modern UI and simple job life cycle management. When compared with apache …
The time-to-deliver an automated job was much less with Tidal by Redwood than the other automation solutions. Tidal by Redwood product is much more evolved than many newer market contenders.
It is in its very best in automatically controlling all the works by scheduling jobs by its self which make happy to see such kind of software's which very much helps any organization who uses it. It can be said that it can be used in ease having very good integration and work …
Nothing much to say, as it is already known to its workload automation, which is very best in the mark compared to other software's which is a positive outcome to any organization which buys this software, best in interface, scalability, scheduling, easiness, notification …
Tidal by Redwood excels at performing complex workflows, event-driven automation, and compliance-focused procedures in big companies with varied IT infrastructures. This includes claims, policy, and billing processes are included in this. The sending of our documents and checks …
1. Tidal is good at processing large volume pf data and is cost effective. 2. Tidal can automate the scheduling of production objects, ensure that materials are delivered on time 3. Tidal Process large volumes of data which cannot be done everyday by running codes/scripts …
Tidal automation is easy to use, user friendly when compared to other softwares. More flexible than other softwares in terms of integration with other applications and services. scheduling jobs by events is more efficient than scheduling jobs by time which other softwares …
As an AI language model, I am inexperienced with alternative automation solutions and the particular business needs and goals that could influence a company to pick Tidal Automation over a competing product. Here is a comparison of Tidal Automation to some of its rivals in the …
Tidal Automation had the best and most transparent pricing. Tidal Automation has the best dedicated team investing in the development of the product. Tidal Automation was always ahead of its time in the Workload Automation industry. It has the best in industry documentation of …
compare to Control-M , Tidal automation is much better in way of job creation and maintained . Installation of Agent and Adapter configuration , API features which can automate the Task of scheduling and creation . we have both GUI and CLI to maintain the jobs and admin work. …
I liked the ability to write code directly within Automic. I understood the logic of the "object oriented" design of the user interface, but I felt it was confusing to understand and troubleshoot.
You don't have to look too deep into Control-M to see it's mainframe roots. The …
Control-M processes about 10,000 jobs starting every day in our production environment, and adding new jobs is very simple. We don't feel any pressure on Control-M because it is processing multiple jobs in parallel. As a developer, I created an account in the BMC community to get help and support. We post there rarely because sometimes we need solutions very quickly and don't have time to connect with the guys on the Control-M help desk. If BMC adds more videos or notes on scenario-based content, then it will be more helpful.
1. Tidal Automation is a super robust application for Regular SQL tasks or other file maintenance which in-turn can help employee's to free up their time which they spend on working on repetitive tasks. 2.This has significantly reduced the time and effort required for setting up and managing workflows, ultimately increasing productivity. 3. Although we faced few problems while integrating the software with existing systems and was time consuming.
Workload change manager is one of our favorite features of this product. It enforces standards, which is a huge benefit. Users don't just make crazy changes that cause issues with other jobs. It does great promotions from one environment to another, transforming all the data to match the next environment.
I haven't come across too many spots where I'm not happy with the product. Most of the shortfalls were in my knowledge of the product as opposed to the actual product. Currently we're having a little bit of an issue with the deployment of the software to the servers, but it's more of an "us" problem than a product problem. I can't really give any good examples of shortfalls of the product that I've found so far.
Still a bit slow when navigating. If you close a job you have to wait a few seconds to open another one. Even when you made no changes.
When viewing a job and make no changes, the "ok" button changes the last modified date as if you made a change. No big deal, but wastes time when troubleshooting a problem and looking into what jobs were changed last.
You can see the parameters column in the "job activity", but not in "Job definitions".
Can't search the parameters field in the filter.
Changing a variable name does not change it on the job. It still works because Tidal Automation uses the ID number. It just causes confusion when you see a variable on a job and can't find the variable under "Variables". On top of that, Tidal Automation does not show the ID column under "Variables" making it even more difficult to find the variable.
It is one of the best solutions on the market, in terms of innovation, reliability and stability. Control-M provides security when used by the largest companies in Mexico such as banks, department stores and logistics. It has proven to be able to integrate with new technologies on the market and provide almost 100% availability, thanks to its automatic FailOver scheme.
We are on the fence. The increased pricing for renewals is staggering. With new automation options like Microsoft's Power Automate and Event Driven Ansible on the field, there are other options now available.
It has an excellent graphical user interface and robust functionalities, which any scheduling tool currently has in the current market. Strengthening security measures, such as role-based access control and encryption, is essential to protect sensitive data. Providing tools to optimize resource utilization and reduce costs would be valuable. Limited options for customizing the user interface can hinder productivity. Allowing users to tailor the interface to their needs would enhance the experience.
Secondary Instances: Control-M supports the installation of a secondary instance of the entire Control-M environment, Control-M/EM, or Control-M/Server.Automatic & Manual Failover: In case of a failure on the primary host, Control-M can automatically failover to the secondary host if using Oracle or MSSQL databases. Manual failover is also an option, enabling a controlled switch during planned maintenance.Fallback: After resolving the issue on the primary host, you can easily fall back to it, or even designate the secondary host as the new primary. Database Replication: For high availability, Control-M leverages database replication from the primary site to a disaster recovery site. While replication is essential, its implementation and maintenance are the user's responsibility.
good page load times, efficient report completion, and minimal impact on integrated systems. Specifically, the well-designed GUI contributes to a positive user experience, and the platform's ability to automate various stages of the workflow, including Big Data processes, is highlighted as a key strength. Fast Page Loads: Control-M is reported to have a responsive user interface with fast page load times, allowing users to quickly navigate and manage their workflows
He contactado varias veces con el soporte de BMC y ha sido bastante bueno, siempre han sabido darme una solución a lo que he pedido. Esta vez quiero hacer alguna nueva pregunta, pero no se si se me podrá contestar, ya que es algo que tal vez fuera de otro rango y no pertenezca a ellos.
Very knowledgeable instructors provide a hands-on, collaborative learning experience and can interact directly with instructors to develop our Control-M skills. This format allows for immediate feedback, in-depth discussions, and tailored guidance, leading to a deeper understanding of Control-M concepts and practical application. Face-to-face interaction fosters higher engagement and a more dynamic learning environment.
Simple and easy to use web based, well paced. Available any time. All online courses are simple and easy to access and use. Very practical everyday use scenarios and solutions. Incorporates software simulations, learning games, and built-in assessments to enhance comprehension and engagement. Online subscriptions are regularly updated with the latest product information, ensuring users have access to the most current knowledge.
As HA we have depend on the external DB, why don't we have HA feasibility with embedded DB. As with external DB, there are performance issues and fine tuning the DB. As if its embedded DB, Control-M it self take care of the functionality.
Having provided consulting services for years on Tidal by Redwood, I recommend going with a solutions partner or consultant to deploy it. I believe there are sizing and tuning guidelines that should be followed for environments of scale. I believe they are not critical when first lighting up the product, but if you are not aware of them you will encounter performance degradation after a few thousand job objects are added.
Jenkins is a user-friendly tool, but it doesn't offer the same blend of features that Control-M has. Often, Jenkins jobs become stuck, but Control-M typically doesn't; instead, it generates an alert to the designated email recipient. In the case of production, this act is so quick
Tidal by Redwood excels at performing complex workflows, event-driven automation, and compliance-focused procedures in big companies with varied IT infrastructures. This includes claims, policy, and billing processes are included in this. The sending of our documents and checks to our printers for automatic printing has also been automated with TA. The majority of our regular file transfers to and from our company are done utilizing TA and SFTP. Key characteristics:- Control over access and security. Resource management and error correction. Tools for reporting and observing. Capacity for extensive automation and job scheduling. Scalability for large enterprises. Orchestration of workflow for intricate operations. Uses:- A good fit for big businesses with complicated IT environments. Ideal for managing dependencies and automating complex operations. effective at organizing cross-platform and system functions. strong support for governance and compliance.
awesome product.Control-M delivers advanced operational capabilities easily consumed by Dev, Ops, data teams, and lines of business.Control-M Workflow InsightsApplication and data workflow observability: Increased confidence that SLAs are being met for Control-M users and IT leadersComprehensive control and management capabilities: Enhanced dashboards and reporting with constant telemetry and intelligent analysis on executing workflowsSelf-service visibility: In-depth reporting to help teams work autonomously
Since centralizing all our workflows in Control-M, we've cut end to end processing time by nearly 30%
Before Control-M we were babysitting scripts, manually rerunning failed jobs, and chasing ghost errors. With automated recovery, smart notifications, and fewer failures slipping through the cracks, we have saved 3 hours a day across teams
Our workflows success rate sits at 99.95% and when things do fail, they are pinpointed immediately
It has a positive impact on factors like increase in productivity, easy to implement as there some options pre-built in it which automates and perform.
It also reduces human error mostly as it involve less manual performance and tool is time saving in this perspective.
It also has negative impacts like cost of the tool as its expensive and if it's not properly utilized it may lead huge revenue loss as all will be scheduled per plan.
We have to continually monitor its effectiveness to ensure a positive return on investment.
