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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    IBM Z

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/AIBM Z is the company's mainframe enterprise server solution product line.N/A

    Jedox

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AJedox is a Business Intelligence and Corporate Performance Management solution. According to the vendor, their solution’s unified planning, analysis and reporting empowers decision makers from finance, sales, purchasing and marketing. Additionally, the vendor says this solution helps business users work smarter, streamline business collaboration, and make insight-based decisions with confidence. The vendor also says 1,900 organizations in 127 countries are using Jedox for real-time planning…N/A
    Pricing
    IBM ZJedox
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    IBM ZJedox
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    IBM ZJedox
    Considered Both Products
    IBM
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    Jedox AG
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    19 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    15 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    95%
    Happy with the feature set
    18 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    87%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    13 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    18 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    IBM ZJedox
    BI Standard Reporting
    Comparison of BI Standard Reporting features of IBM Z and Jedox
    Feature
    IBM Z
    -
    Ratings
    Jedox
    9.1
    4 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Pixel Perfect reports00 Ratings9.14 Ratings
    Customizable dashboards00 Ratings9.14 Ratings
    Report Formatting Templates00 Ratings9.14 Ratings
    Ad-hoc Reporting
    Comparison of Ad-hoc Reporting features of IBM Z and Jedox
    Feature
    IBM Z
    -
    Ratings
    Jedox
    8.3
    3 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Drill-down analysis00 Ratings8.23 Ratings
    Formatting capabilities00 Ratings8.23 Ratings
    Integration with R or other statistical packages00 Ratings8.53 Ratings
    Report sharing and collaboration00 Ratings8.53 Ratings
    Report Output and Scheduling
    Comparison of Report Output and Scheduling features of IBM Z and Jedox
    Feature
    IBM Z
    -
    Ratings
    Jedox
    7.9
    3 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Publish to Web00 Ratings8.53 Ratings
    Publish to PDF00 Ratings7.93 Ratings
    Report Versioning00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Report Delivery Scheduling00 Ratings8.23 Ratings
    Data Discovery and Visualization
    Comparison of Data Discovery and Visualization features of IBM Z and Jedox
    Feature
    IBM Z
    -
    Ratings
    Jedox
    5.6
    3 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)00 Ratings5.93 Ratings
    Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization00 Ratings5.53 Ratings
    Predictive Analytics00 Ratings5.63 Ratings
    Access Control and Security
    Comparison of Access Control and Security features of IBM Z and Jedox
    Feature
    IBM Z
    -
    Ratings
    Jedox
    8.8
    3 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Multi-User Support (named login)00 Ratings8.83 Ratings
    Role-Based Security Model00 Ratings8.83 Ratings
    Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)00 Ratings8.83 Ratings
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of IBM Z and Jedox
    Feature
    IBM Z
    -
    Ratings
    Jedox
    7.4
    3 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Responsive Design for Web Access00 Ratings8.53 Ratings
    Mobile Application00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting
    Comparison of Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting features of IBM Z and Jedox
    Feature
    IBM Z
    -
    Ratings
    Jedox
    8.4
    4 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Long-term financial planning00 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Financial budgeting00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Forecasting00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Scenario modeling00 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Management reporting00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Consolidation and Close
    Comparison of Consolidation and Close features of IBM Z and Jedox
    Feature
    IBM Z
    -
    Ratings
    Jedox
    9.5
    3 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Financial data consolidation00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Journal entries and reports00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Multi-currency management00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Intercompany Eliminations00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Local and consolidated reporting00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Detailed Audit Trails00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Financial Reporting and Compliance
    Comparison of Financial Reporting and Compliance features of IBM Z and Jedox
    Feature
    IBM Z
    -
    Ratings
    Jedox
    9.3
    4 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Financial Statement Reporting00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Management Reporting00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Excel-based Reporting00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Automated board and financial reporting00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Analytics and Reporting
    Comparison of Analytics and Reporting features of IBM Z and Jedox
    Feature
    IBM Z
    -
    Ratings
    Jedox
    9.7
    4 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Personalized dashboards00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Color-coded scorecards00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    KPIs00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Cost and profitability analysis00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Key Performance Indicator setting00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Benchmarking with external data00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Integration
    Comparison of Integration features of IBM Z and Jedox
    Feature
    IBM Z
    -
    Ratings
    Jedox
    9.0
    4 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Flat file integration00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Excel data integration00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Direct links to 3rd-party data sources00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    IBM ZJedox
    Small Businesses
    Dell PowerEdge
    Score7.6 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
    Medium-sized Companies
    Dell PowerEdge
    Score7.6 out of 10
    IBM Planning Analytics
    Score8.5 out of 10
    Enterprises
    IBM Power
    Score9 out of 10
    Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Performance Management
    Score7.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    IBM ZJedox
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.6
    (42 ratings)
    9.0
    (8 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    4.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Performance
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.9
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Data Sharing and Collaboration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.7
    (7 ratings)
    Data Sources
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (7 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    4.0
    (2 ratings)
    Professional Services
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    IBM ZJedox
    Likelihood to Recommend
    IBM
    Most of the time, server utilization is reliable and stable during peak times. Truly amazing, this product offers a lot and gets it done in no time without any confusion.It is reliable, too accurate and the performance is top-notch. It seems to be competitive in all virtual energy systems and its connectivity is also good. It's available at a low cost, but it's enough to have as many low-cost, more efficient systems as possible. It's a minor thing, but very rarely, it can cause work interruptions while it can get stuck due to more frequent use such as restless work. These power servers are very efficient and really help when things go wrong. I am using this product to retrieve data much faster.
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    Jedox AG
    Best suited for financial consolidation and / or as a highly customized and compact EPM / BI solution (up to 100 CCU) with individual workflows, planning and reporting functionalities, with moderate number of users (no restrictions for any industry, all industries are covered well). It also has advanced reporting & data analysis requirements and provides an integration and reporting layer of imported data from different external systems (via ETL). It can help with migrating your legacy Excel-based business models to the Web. It is not well suited for Enterprise BI applications with expecting >500 CCU (users at the same time working with the system) - this may cause serious performance issues, as all data is kept in RAM. Jedox is also less suited for applications with heavy document management requirements (document management is not an out of the box functionality in Jedox and rather requires custom development through custom widgets etc.).
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    Pros
    IBM
    • Virtualization for Scale-Out and Scale-Up in the same footprint
    • Security for different workloads: Large Confidential Computing and lightweight Secure Execution
    • Performance is a true game changer: extreme throughput powered by amazingly huge caches.
    • The one and only FIPS 140-2 Level 4 HSM on this planet
    • Quantum Safe Encryption NOW!
    • AI infusion to every transaction
    Incentivized
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    Jedox AG
    • Using the Excel add-in means that our team was almost instantly productive, being able to use a familiar interface to present and manipulate data.
    • Allows us to quickly do analysis and comparison of current and historic data.
    • Really good to produce meaningful management reporting that can be adapted responsively to business requirements.
    • Implementing Jedox in our budget cycle dramatically reduced the time and complexity of the process, while making it more transparent.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    IBM
    • It would be good if IBM could demonstrate more use cases for Z to potential clients
    • A migration strategy from Open Systems to Z would be helpful
    • Any additional marketing to could explain the benefits of Z/Linux, especially now that RedHat is in the mix.
    Incentivized
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    Jedox AG
    • Diversity. Jedox can be applied to many different use cases from small to large deployments and from budgeting to enterprise class BI solutions. But rarely is one tool able to fulfill all of these requirements in one organisation. This value proposition can be complicated for prospective users.
    • Awareness. Jedox punches above its weight in capability and scalability, but not enough people have heard about it and therefore procurement processes can be drawn out as a result.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    IBM
    The IBM Z mainframe capabilities are unmatched for cloud readiness and optimization the learning capabilities are matched perfectly with Watson and the expandability of the cloud makes it a perfect choice.
    Incentivized
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    Jedox AG
    For a period of 5 years all our customers using Jedox have renewed their licenses.
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    Usability
    IBM
    Once you learn how, it easy. It's different than most other systems
    Incentivized
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    Jedox AG
    To me Jedox deserves 10/10 because it is a consistent one-in-all platform with a modern look and feel. It is intuitive to use and allows you to make intuitive applications integrating traditional business intelligence with performance management functionality. It certainly has a short
    learning curve, especially for those that are familiar with MS Excel. An example: I've lost count but Jedox it is available in more than 25 languages. Another: Jedox does not require programming skills... it is developed to be used by the business.
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    Reliability and Availability
    IBM
    The Z in IBM Z is for zero down time. If you configure your system according to IBM's best practices, you can achieve zero downtime
    Incentivized
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    Jedox AG
    Jedox has
    very few bugs. Reports are available through an Excel add-in, the web and/or
    mobile device (IOS/Android). In my opinion, availability also means high
    performance, not having to wait for the system to give you the required reports,
    analysis, dashboards instantly.
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    Performance
    IBM
    Performance is a major part when you configure your system. IBM has many tools to study your system and suggest the appropriate configuration. With the right contract, you can add processing power dynamically and remove it when no longer needed
    Incentivized
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    Jedox AG
    Jedox is the fastest OLAP tool on the market. It can use GPU cards to increase performance even more
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    Support Rating
    IBM
    Support is usually superb, only occasionally dropping to very good. We participate in some of the CD (Continuous Delivery) aspects of z/OS, IMS, MQ, and DB2.
    Incentivized
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    Jedox AG
    Jedox support in general is a professional and fast responding team. An easy-to-use ticketing system is in place. Bug-related questions are solved fast (responses come usually in a few hours after the question), but some questions / tickets, that are not Jedox-related bugs (for example some advanced questions about Jedox functionality), may be forwarded to Application Management team for further processing and then it may take several days or even weeks to get a response here -> there is room for improvement here.
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    In-Person Training
    IBM
    Over my 33 years on this platform, I attended many in person courses, conferences, and other training opportunities.
    Incentivized
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    Jedox AG
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    IBM
    There are many online courses from both IBM and other vendors. Most are great. All of the documentation is available online.
    Incentivized
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    Jedox AG
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    IBM
    I do not personally have any key insights regarding implementation of IBM Z Enterprise Servers as that is what our mainframe architects do.
    Incentivized
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    Jedox AG
    The implementation of SSO, SAML Authentication, HTTPS, Server splitting (Frontend / Backend servers) could be more standardized and made more user friendly to set up (e.g. via setup guide). Otherwise the implementation of Jedox is quick and simple when compared to other similar technologies.
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    Alternatives Considered
    IBM
    IBM Z is the best storage solution as it provides the best in class data protection with the cryptographic hardware keys, no loss in data while migration, and a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for develops to understand and has less of a learning curve. This makes it well above the competition.
    Incentivized
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    Jedox AG
    Calumo is similar product to Jedox. I have used it extensively in my previous role. It was a major contender when we evaluated a BI platform for NIDA. Calumo is a great product as well and it was a very close call. Where we found Jedox to be a better fit for NIDA was the ability to prepare dynamic reports with ease without the need to learn MDX which was used extensively by Calumo to make dynamic reports which expand or shrink based on the underlying data. Another major benefit we saw in Jedox was the whole ETL process could be managed within Jedox instead of doing it in SQL server which negates having a dedicated SQL specialist role when the scale expands.
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    IBM
    If you need more processing power, just add more CPU's or memory. The largest system can have close to 200 CPU's and 40 TB of memory. If that is not enough, you can add more physical computers, and connect them using a sysplex
    Incentivized
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    Jedox AG
    Scalability is often another word for speed. Given enough data, enough users or enough calculations, the tool becomes slower and slower. You will find that Jedox has a very high performance that can even be increased by the use of grafical cards. Other thaen that it does not only offer BI (looking back based on historical ERP data) but also allows you to look forward through integrated budgetting, planning, forecasting, workflow and collaboration. Not easy to find a tool that can support so much business functionality. So, also pretty scalable in that respect.
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    Return on Investment
    IBM
    • With IBM Z we really feel a different positive impact on our company. A trustworthy and the most powerful place we have ever.
    • A unique computing platform that helps a lot for the progress of our company.
    • It keeps our data save, encrypted.
    Incentivized
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    Jedox AG
    • Financial budgeting and Forecasting are done in a centralized fashion in Jedox now instead of a decentralized excel based approach. A lot of cost savings and improved reliability
    • Easy to use self-help Dashboards and detailed reports
    • Web-based reporting instead of excel based
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    IBM Z Screenshots

    Screenshot of IBM z17™ single-frame 

This configuration is optimized for enhanced modularity and is available in a traditional factory-frame setup. It provides advanced capabilities and is ideal for environments requiring a robust and scalable solution within an industry-standard footprint.  

IBM z17™ single-frame 

This configuration is optimized for enhanced modularity and is available in a traditional factory-frame setup. It provides advanced capabilities and is ideal for environments requiring a robust and scalable solution within an industry-standard footprint.Screenshot of IBM z17™ multi-frame 

This configuration is designed for general-purpose use, offering a balance of performance, scalability and security suitable for a wide range of applications.Screenshot of IBM z17™ rack mount 

This rack-mounted configuration allows for installation in existing data center rack infrastructures, providing flexibility and integration with current systems. It combines IBM Z's strengths with the convenience of modern rack-mounted hardware.

    Jedox Screenshots

    Screenshot of Management Dashboard with Google Maps WidgetScreenshot of ABC Analysis (Procurement)Screenshot of Executive Sales ReviewScreenshot of Finance DashboardScreenshot of Sales DashboardScreenshot of Start