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An enterprise-grade software portfolio for orchestrating complex business processes and IT workloads across hybrid environments, from mainframe to multi-cloud, Fdesigned to increase operational efficiency and accelerate digital transformation.

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Broadcom's Automation software is a comprehensive suite of tools, including Automic Automation and Dollar Universe, aimed at large enterprises. It provides a centralized platform for workload automation and service orchestration, connecting legacy systems like mainframes with modern cloud-native applications. The primary audience consists of IT operations, DevOps, and platform engineering teams in industries with complex, mission-critical IT landscapes such as finance and manufacturing. Its key value proposition lies in its scalability, reliability, and ability to manage dependencies across disparate systems in a hybrid cloud world. The software enables businesses to automate everything from data pipelines and file transfers to entire business processes, reducing manual effort and improving service delivery.

Pros

  • Extensive support for hybrid environments, including deep integration with mainframe (z/OS), distributed (Linux, Windows), and cloud platforms.
  • Highly scalable and robust architecture designed for mission-critical enterprise workloads.
  • Powerful orchestration capabilities with advanced dependency management and event-driven triggers.
  • Comprehensive security features and audit trails to meet strict compliance requirements.
  • Integrates with Broadcom's AIOps solution for proactive monitoring and predictive analytics.

Cons

  • Complex feature set can result in a steep learning curve for new users.
  • High total cost of ownership (TCO) typical of enterprise-grade software, with pricing not publicly available.
  • Implementation and configuration can be resource-intensive and require specialized expertise.
  • The user interface, while modernized, can feel complex compared to newer, cloud-native automation tools.
  • May be overkill for smaller organizations with less complex automation needs.

Key features

  • Workload Automation (WLA)
  • Service Orchestration
  • Cross-platform Job Scheduling
  • Managed File Transfer (MFT)
  • Event-driven and real-time automation
  • Self-service automation catalogs
  • Continuous Delivery Automation for DevOps
  • Built-in version control and lifecycle management

Integrations

SAPOracle E-Business SuitePeopleSoftAWSMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud PlatformDockerKubernetesJenkinsGit

Target audience

Large enterprises, IT operations teams, DevOps engineers, and platform engineering teams managing complex, hybrid IT environments that include mainframe, on-premises servers, and multi-cloud platforms.

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Founded

1985

Headquarters

San Jose, USA

Pricing Tiers

Enterprise Licensing

Pricing is customized based on the specific products required, business scale, number of agents, and support level. Licensing is typically procured through a direct sales engagement with Broadcom.

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