How is JMX technology positioned with respect to existing enterprise management platforms from companies such as Bull, Computer Associates and IBM/Tivoli?

JMX technology represents a standard framework for instrumentation and management of Java technology-based resources. Enterprise management platforms such as OpenMaster, Unicenter, and TMS can leverage JMX technology to manage Java technology-based resources that are JMX specification compliant. JMX technology is the window through which all management platforms gain visibility into the growing world of Java technology-based applications-- embedded, telco, or enterprise.