If you want the best messaging software then get IBM MQ
Updated September 22, 2024

If you want the best messaging software then get IBM MQ

Susan Barker | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Software Version

IBM MQ

Overall Satisfaction with IBM MQ

In conjunction with App Connect Enterprise for transformation and routing of messages we are able to connect disparate systems and platforms. IBM MQ processes 1/2 billion transactions monthly without losing any data.

Pros

  • reliable delivery of messages even if the system goes down
  • provides a fast efficient mechanism for transferring data between disparate systems
  • works well on major business platforms (AIX, Linux, Windows, Z/OS, IBMi)
  • provides a method for holding messages in the case that applications are stopped
  • provides secure encryption of messages when transferring data

Cons

  • IBM MQ Explorer enhancement to allow more functionality
  • IBM MQ Console enhancements to allow more functionality in regards to messages (moving messages queue to queue, putting messages on a queue, copy messages to a file/queue, etc.) and in regards to defining objects (copy one definition to another and change the name of the object)
  • Add built-in monitoring for IBM MQ (message input rate, message output rate, % of queue depth, age of message on a queue, etc.)
  • provides disparate systems a clean, super fast connection mechanism
  • easily transfers and processes billions of transactions without losing any messages
  • provides a mechanism for various systems to keep in sync
  • Works wonderfully well with App Connect Enterprise and IBM Transformation Extender for smooth integration of data
Easy easy to use. You can get up and going in a few hours.
IBM MQ provides support for other products to use. It is a "10" in my opinion and the most critical base for software connectivity.

Do you think IBM MQ delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with IBM MQ's feature set?

Yes

Did IBM MQ live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of IBM MQ go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy IBM MQ again?

Yes

I have been working as an IBM MQ Administrator and IBM MQ Architect for 30 years. With IBM MQ there is no better product on the market. IBM MQ has all the functionality to meet the needs to IT in today's world. There is no better, no software more reliable, stable and expandable than IBM MQ. I have worked for major corporations dealing with trillions of dollars and other corporations dealing with processing billions of transactions monthly. This is easy for IBM MQ because it's such a robust tool. You can always go cheaper but you cannot go better.

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