A Mainframe Modernization Must-Have.
April 23, 2025

A Mainframe Modernization Must-Have.

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Modules Used

  • BMC AMI DevX Code Analysis
  • BMC AMI DevX Code Debug
  • BMC AMI DevX Workbench

Overall Satisfaction with BMC AMI DevX

We are just starting our mainframe modernization effort. BMC AMI DevX is a fantastic toolbox to help with research, development, and improve our speed to market. Plus, it will be an advantage in attracting younger developers.

Pros

  • We love Code Insights and Runtime Visualizer for research.
  • Code Debug is so easy to set up and use. Speeds up debugging.
  • Host explorer display shows so much more than a green screen.
  • Host explorer outline makes navigation through code a breeze.
  • Love that I can copy from the mainframe to my C drive so easily.

Cons

  • I find Project Explorer confusing but that could be because I've not used it.
  • If I'm in Content for one dataset and want to switch to a different dataset, I still need to select "Show Content" for the second dataset.
  • For the developers who use the tools, their productivity has increased tremendously.
Adoption has been slow at my organization, but I hear nothing but praise from the developers who are using the tools. Specifically, Code Debug has reduced problem-solving by at least 50%.

Do you think BMC AMI DevX delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with BMC AMI DevX's feature set?

Yes

Did BMC AMI DevX live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of BMC AMI DevX go as expected?

No

Would you buy BMC AMI DevX again?

Yes

I love these tools! However, my company has not yet transitioned from SCLM to a modern repository, and this is causing most of our developers to remain within TSO for all their development. It's been a slow adoption up to this point, but we are moving toward more modernization this year and next, so with any luck, we'll see usage pick up. Success depends on the speed at which your management is willing to move.

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