Overview
Select the right edition for your business
IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) is available in four editions, each offering unique features and deployment options.
IBM® Operational Decision Manager editions
Operational Decision Manager on-premises editions
| ODM Server | ODM Server Express | ODM for IBM z/OS® | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description |
Get decision automation, with management of rules-based decision services and event-driven decisions.
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Discover, capture, automate, manage and audit repeatable business decisions.
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Full transactional and batch decision automation across the enterprise for z/OS.
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| Deployment options |
On-premises, IBM Cloud® Private, Docker
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On-premises, Docker
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IBM z Systems®
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| Deployment configurations |
Custom
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Custom
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Custom
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| Decisions as web services |
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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| Other integration options |
Java APIs, connectors
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Java APIs
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Java, COBOL, PL/I, IBM CICS®, IMS¹
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| Licensing model |
Perpetual or monthly rental
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Perpetual or monthly rental
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Perpetual or monthly rental
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| Charging metrics |
Per processor value unit
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Per processor value unit with limited number available
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Per value units
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| Support |
IBM Support 24x7
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IBM Support 24x7
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IBM Support 24x7
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Operational Decision Manager on Cloud
| ODM on Cloud | ODM on Cloud Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Description |
Capture, automate and manage repeatable business decisions as a hosted and fully managed solution.
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Capture, automate, manage and audit repeatable business decisions for less complex applications.
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| Deployment options |
SaaS
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SaaS
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| Deployment configurations |
Multiple custom options
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Preconfigured environment
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| Decisions as web services |
Yes
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Yes
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| Other integration options |
N/A
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N/A
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| Licensing model |
Monthly subscription
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Monthly subscription
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| Charging metrics |
Per decision and artifacts
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Per instance
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| Support |
IBM Support 24x7
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IBM Support 24x7
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