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IBM IMS

Score9.9 out of 10

5 Reviews and Ratings

What is IBM IMS?

IBM IMS, for Information Management System, is a database and transaction server.

Categories & Use Cases

the DB of years ago that still guarantees maximum performance and reliability

Pros

  • Security
  • Reliability
  • Big volume of data and good performance

Cons

  • Certainly, not being a DB relational penalizes its use
  • It should be more flexible
  • Open up to more recent languages

Return on Investment

  • The investment made about 20 years ago that has been fully repaid
  • Reliability and security of investments
  • Unfortunately, it is quite outdated and therefore maintenance costs are higher because the skills are not always available.

Alternatives Considered

oracle

Other Software Used

DB2, IBM Tivoli Business Service Manager, IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON