CA Technologies Test Data Manager Mainframe IMS Add On
CA Technologies Test Data Manager Mainframe IMS Add On provides essential capabilities for managing and masking sensitive data within your IMS mainframe environment, ensuring compliance and accelerating development.
- Coverage for IMS Environments: Extends Test Data Manager capabilities specifically to IBM Information Management System (IMS) databases on mainframe systems.
- Data Masking & Compliance: Protects sensitive data by applying masking techniques, crucial for meeting regulatory requirements like GDPR and HIPAA.
- Test Data Generation: Enables the creation of realistic, production-like test data sets, improving the accuracy and efficiency of application testing.
- Subscription Licensing: Offers flexible access to the software through a recurring subscription model, aligning costs with usage and operational needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software license for CA Technologies Test Data Manager, specifically an add-on module designed for mainframe environments utilizing IBM Information Management System (IMS). It unlocks advanced capabilities for test data management, including data generation, subsetting, and masking, tailored for the complexities of IMS databases.
This solution is intended for IT professionals, database administrators, and development teams within SMB and mid-market organizations that rely on mainframe systems for critical business operations. It integrates into existing development and testing workflows to ensure data quality and security.
- IMS Database Support: Directly addresses the unique data structures and requirements of IMS databases.
- Data Subsetting: Allows creation of smaller, relevant data sets for testing, reducing storage and processing overhead.
- Data Masking: Implements robust data masking techniques to protect sensitive information in non-production environments.
- Test Data Generation: Facilitates the creation of synthetic test data that accurately reflects production scenarios.
- Subscription Billing: Provides a predictable cost structure through a recurring subscription, simplifying budget management.
This specialized add-on ensures your mainframe IMS testing is efficient, compliant, and secure, empowering your IT teams to deliver quality applications faster.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Mainframe Testing
Enable teams to generate and mask test data for IMS mainframe applications, ensuring sensitive information remains protected. Streamline the process of creating realistic test environments without compromising data security or regulatory compliance.
mainframe operations, application development, IT security, compliance management, testing and QA
Accelerate IMS Application Development
Automate the creation of accurate and relevant test data subsets for IMS databases, significantly reducing the time spent on manual data preparation. Improve development velocity by providing developers with ready-to-use, production-like data for faster iteration.
agile development, DevOps pipelines, application modernization, IT operations, software testing
Meet Regulatory Compliance
Protect sensitive customer and business data by applying advanced masking techniques to test data used in IMS environments. Ensure adherence to regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS by preventing unauthorized access to confidential information.
data governance, risk management, regulatory adherence, IT compliance, data privacy
Key Features
IMS Data Masking
Protects sensitive data in non-production environments, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
Test Data Generation
Creates realistic, production-like data sets for more accurate and effective application testing.
Data Subsetting
Reduces the volume of data needed for testing, saving storage space and improving performance.
Mainframe IMS Support
Specifically designed to handle the unique complexities of IBM Information Management System databases.
Subscription Licensing
Provides flexible, ongoing access to the software with predictable costs.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies heavily rely on mainframe systems and handle sensitive customer data, making robust test data management and masking critical for compliance with regulations like GLBA and SOX.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Many manufacturing operations depend on mainframe systems for critical business processes, requiring secure and accurate test data to ensure the reliability of production systems and compliance with industry standards.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often maintain legacy mainframe systems and must adhere to strict data privacy and security mandates, necessitating tools to manage and protect sensitive citizen data during testing.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations use mainframes for patient records and must comply with HIPAA, requiring secure methods for handling and masking Protected Health Information (PHI) in all environments, including testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CA Technologies Test Data Manager Mainframe IMS Add On?
It is a software license that extends the capabilities of CA Technologies Test Data Manager to manage, mask, and generate test data specifically for IBM Information Management System (IMS) databases on mainframe systems. It operates on a subscription billing model.
Who is the target audience for this product?
This product is designed for IT professionals, developers, and database administrators in SMB and mid-market companies that utilize IMS mainframe systems for their business operations and require robust test data management solutions.
How does this product help with compliance?
It helps organizations meet regulatory compliance by enabling the masking of sensitive data within test environments. This ensures that confidential information is protected even when used for application testing purposes.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.