Control-M
Application and data workflow orchestration.
Overview
Control-M is a long-standing and widely used workload automation and job scheduling tool from BMC Software. It allows you to orchestrate application and data workflows across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Control-M provides a centralized point of control for managing complex, cross-platform workflows.
✨ Key Features
- Enterprise-grade workload automation
- Hybrid and multi-cloud orchestration
- Advanced scheduling capabilities
- Managed file transfer
- Monitoring and alerting
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Proven enterprise-grade reliability and scalability
- Broad support for legacy and modern platforms
- Centralized management of hybrid workflows
Unique Value: Provides a robust and reliable platform for orchestrating complex application and data workflows across the enterprise, from mainframe to cloud.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Managing complex, mission-critical batch workloads in large enterprises
- Orchestrating workflows across a mix of legacy and modern systems
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small teams or startups that do not need the extensive features and cannot justify the cost of an enterprise workload automation tool.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers more comprehensive enterprise features and support for legacy systems than modern, open-source orchestrators, but is less flexible and more expensive.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: NA
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