IBM ODM
Utilize model-driven engineering, such as the model-driven architecture (MDA)/ Object Management Group (OMG)
IBM Operational Decision Manager
At Pragma Edge, we deliver a robust Business Rule Management System (BRMS) that empowers enterprises to define, deploy, execute, monitor, and maintain complex business decision logic across operational systems. Our solutions ensure consistency, agility, and precision in decision-making processes by leveraging model-driven engineering principles, including Model-Driven Architecture (MDA) and standards from the Object Management Group (OMG).
Operational Decision Manager (ODM) on Cloud includes core components of IBM’s industry-leading Operational Decision Manager, providing a trusted development platform for capturing and implementing business policies into decision automation solutions. At Pragma Edge, our implementation of IBM Operational Decision Manager empowers businesses to make data-driven, real-time decisions through intelligent automation. It allows both business and IT users to collaboratively develop, manage, and externalize decision logic—separating it from core applications to enhance agility and maintainability.
IBM ODM is available as a standalone solution or as part of the IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation, offering a scalable platform to analyze, automate, and govern rule-based business decisions. Whether it’s authorizing loans, recommending personalized promotions, or identifying cross-sell opportunities, ODM delivers highly accurate and customizable decision-making capabilities. Additionally, ODM includes robust accessibility features that support users with disabilities, including those with limited mobility or vision, ensuring inclusive and efficient decision management for all team members.
IBM Operational Decision Manager - IBM ODM Services Includes: ​
- Reduced or removed reliance on IT department to manage the business rules
- Increased control over implemented decision logic for compliance and better business management
- Improved efficiency of processes through increased decision automation
- Design and deploy Business rules and events enabling Decision Management, Event Processing, Governance and Integration for customers
- Automate decisions by integrating with BPM processes
- Deployment of Business rules implemented as decision services or Rule Applications in clustering environment to support extremely high volumes
- Consolidation of rules form legacy systems like Mainframe / AS400
- Governance of rules with Decision Center
- Upgrade from previous versions (iLog JRules to ODM)
- Integrate IBM BPM with IBM ODM
- Integrate IBM Commerce Server with IBM ODM for price and order management
Improved efficiency of processes through increased decision automation.
Design and deploy Business rules & events enabling Decision Management, Event Processing, Governance and Integration for customers.
Consolidation of rules form legacy systems like Mainframe / AS400.
Upgrade from previous versions (iLog JRules to ODM).
Automate decisions by integrating with BPM processes.
Governance of rules with Decision Center.
Reduced or removed reliance on IT department to manage the business rules.
Increased control over implemented decision logic for compliance and better business management.
Deployment of Business rules implemented as decision services or Rule Applications in clustering environment to support extremely high volumes.
Integrate IBM BPM with IBM ODM.
Integrate IBM Commerce Server with IBM ODM for price and order management.
IBM ODM - FAQ's
Operational Decision Manager combines decision making and change detection tools to provide a business rule management system that is easy to evolve, trace, audit, and test.
Operational Decision Manager automates the implementation of business policies of your organization by using Decision Center and Decision Server. ODM for developers deploys these applications in a single container, which can be used for in-house or web-based purposes.
IBM ODM is an implementation of a Business Rule Management System. It allows the creation, management, testing and governance of business rules and events and stores them in a central repository where they can be accessed by multiple individuals and software products.
With Decision Center, business users can manage decisions that are directly based on organizational knowledge and best practices, with limited dependence on the IT department. Decision Center includes a rule repository and collaborative web consoles for business users to author, manage, validate, and deploy rules
You install Operational Decision Manager by using the IBM Installation Manager tool. The Installation Manager wizards take you through the required steps for your installation. Download and install updates, such as interim fixes or fix packs, for Operational Decision Manager from IBM Fix Central.
