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. | Discover, capture, automate, manage and audit repeatable business decisions. | Full transactional and batch decision automation across the enterprise for z/OS. |
| Deployment options | On-premises, IBM Cloud® Private, Docker | On-premises, Docker | IBM z Systems® |
| Deployment configurations | Custom | Custom | Custom |
| Decisions as web services | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Other integration options | Java APIs, connectors | Java APIs | Java, COBOL, PL/I, IBM CICS®, IMS¹ |
| Licensing model | Perpetual or monthly rental | Perpetual or monthly rental | Perpetual or monthly rental |
| Charging metrics | Per processor value unit | Per processor value unit with limited number available | Per value units |
| Support | IBM Support 24x7 | IBM Support 24x7 | IBM Support 24x7 |
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. | Capture, automate, manage and audit repeatable business decisions for less complex applications. |
| Deployment options | SaaS | SaaS |
| Deployment configurations | Multiple custom options | Preconfigured environment |
| Decisions as web services | Yes | Yes |
| Other integration options | N/A | N/A |
| Licensing model | Monthly subscription | Monthly subscription |
| Charging metrics | Per decision and artifacts | Per instance |
| Support | IBM Support 24x7 | IBM Support 24x7 |