Comparison Table
| ODM Server | ODM Server Express | ODM for IBM z/OS | ODM on Cloud | ODM on Cloud Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Decision and event mgmt | Decision management | Decision mgmt for z/OS | Decision management | Decision management |
| Deployment options | On-premise, ICP*, Docker | On-premises, Docker | IBM z Systems® | SaaS | SaaS |
| Deployment configurations | Custom | Custom | Custom | Multiple custom options | Preconfigured environs |
| Decisions as web services | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Other Integration options | Java APIs, connectors | Java APIs | Java,COBOL,PL/I,CICS,IMS | N/A | N/A |
| Licensing model | Perpetual or monthly rent | Perpetual or monthly rent | Perpetual or monthly rent | Monthly subscription | Monthly subscription |
| Charging metrics | Per processor value unit | Per processor value unit | Per value units | Per decision & artifacts | Per instance |
| Support | IBM Support 24x7 | IBM Support 24x7 | IBM Support 24x7 | IBM Support 24x7 | IBM Support 24x7 |
| *IBM Cloud Private |
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