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Description

A metadata management and data lineage platform for hybrid enterprises whose data spans mainframe, distributed, and cloud. It automatically discovers datasets, pipelines, dependencies, and transformations, then provides end-to-end lineage and impact analysis so teams can trace a KPI to its source, predict what will break before changing a job/table, and prove where sensitive fields (PII) flowed. Key capabilities: • Automated metadata collection across heterogeneous platforms. • Lineage mapping from source through ETL/ELT, warehouse/lakehouse, and BI. • Impact analysis and change visibility. • Field/column-level tracing (where supported) for audits, root-cause analysis, and compliance. • Glossary/tagging to connect technical assets to business definitions and ownership. Outcome: fewer production surprises, faster modernization, and more trusted analytics/AI backed by audit-ready evidence. Partner with us to unlock actionable insights and modernize your data strategy today.

Description

eXplain is a robust tool developed by PKS Software GmbH for code analysis and the assessment of legacy systems, specifically aimed at performing in-depth evaluations of legacy applications on mainframe platforms like IBM i (AS/400) and IBM Z. This software allows organizations to gain insights into their software's contents, structural integrity, and identifies components that may be retained, improved, or phased out. By importing existing source code into a standalone "eXplain server," the tool eliminates the necessity for installations on the host system, utilizing sophisticated parsers to scrutinize programming languages such as COBOL, PL/I, Assembler, Natural, RPG, and JCL, along with information pertaining to databases like Db2, Adabas, and IMS, as well as job schedulers and transaction monitors. eXplain creates a centralized repository that functions as a knowledge hub, from which it can produce cross-language dependency graphs, data-flow diagrams, interface evaluations, groupings of related modules, and comprehensive reports on object and resource usage. This enables users to visualize relationships within the code, enhancing their understanding of the software landscape. Ultimately, eXplain empowers organizations to make informed decisions regarding the future of their legacy systems.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Assure Security Yes 
C No 
C++ No 
COBOL No 
HTML No 
IBM Db2 No 
IBM Power Servers No 
IBM Z No 
IBM i No 
Java No 
PostgreSQL No 
Rexx Systems No 
Rocket DataEdge Yes 
SQL No 
Safyr Yes 
Syniti Data Connectivity Yes 
Syniti Data Matching Yes 
Syniti Knowledge Platform Yes 
Veritone Discovery Yes 

Integrations

Assure Security No 
C Yes 
C++ Yes 
COBOL Yes 
HTML Yes 
IBM Db2 Yes 
IBM Power Servers Yes 
IBM Z Yes 
IBM i Yes 
Java Yes 
PostgreSQL Yes 
Rexx Systems Yes 
Rocket DataEdge No 
SQL Yes 
Safyr No 
Syniti Data Connectivity No 
Syniti Data Matching No 
Syniti Knowledge Platform No 
Veritone Discovery No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Rocket Software

Founded

1990

Country

United States

Website

www.rocketsoftware.com/en-us/products/dataedge/data-intelligence

Vendor Details

Company Name

PKS Software

Founded

1991

Country

Germany

Website

www.pks.de/en/kompetenzen/software-analyse-explain

Product Features

Data Governance

Access Control No 
Data Discovery No 
Data Mapping No 
Data Profiling No 
Deletion Management No 
Email Management No 
Policy Management No 
Process Management No 
Roles Management No 
Storage Management No 

Data Lineage

Database Change Impact Analysis No 
Filter Lineage Links No 
Implicit Connection Discovery No 
Lineage Object Filtering No 
Object Lineage Tracing No 
Point-in-Time Visibility No 
User/Client/Target Connection Visibility No 
Visual & Text Lineage View No 

Product Features

Static Code Analysis

Analytics / Reporting No 
Code Standardization / Validation No 
Multiple Programming Language Support No 
Provides Recommendations No 
Standard Security/Industry Libraries No 
Vulnerability Management No 

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