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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
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
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
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