What Model 9 does

Model9 Software (doing business as Model 9) was an Israeli cloud-data-management technology company founded in 2016 in Tel Aviv, focused on mainframe-to-cloud modernization for large enterprise operators running mission-critical workloads, primarily in financial services. Its core technology enabled organizations to manage mainframe data in a cloud-first model, replacing expensive Virtual Tape Libraries (VTL), physical tape hardware, and related FICON/power overhead, while providing immutable data protection against ransomware and other cyber threats, automated compliance reporting, and fast restore for business continuity. The company sold through an enterprise field sales motion, with a subscription/recurring revenue model, supported by approximately $13.75 million in disclosed funding across three rounds (2016 seed, 2017, and a 2020 Series A led by Intel Capital). Following its acquisition by BMC Software Inc. in April 2023, Model9's technology was incorporated into BMC's Automated Mainframe Intelligence (AMI) portfolio. In June 2023, BMC introduced BMC AMI Cloud, a cloud-first suite with three integrated sub-products — BMC AMI Cloud Data (storage replacement), BMC AMI Cloud Vault (immutable backup and cyber resiliency), and BMC AMI Cloud Analytics (AI/ML-driven mainframe analytics) — extending Model9's capabilities into BMC's global enterprise customer base and amplifying distribution through BMC AMI Assistant, a generative AI tool for mainframe operations that won the 2025 AI Breakthrough award.

Name

Model 9

Legal name

Model9 Software

Website

https://model9.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Model9 Software was an Israeli cloud-data-management company that built technology to modernize mainframe data management for cloud-first enterprise environments. It was acquired by BMC Software in April 2023 and its technology now powers BMC AMI Cloud, BMC AMI Cloud Vault, and BMC AMI Cloud Analytics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mainframe Cloud Data Management

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Hybrid Cloud Migration, Modernization & Integration (HDABAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hybrid Cloud Storage & Backup Infrastructure (HDABAMAG), Backup & Restore Platforms (Cloud Backup) (HDABAIAB), Cloud Data Security (DSPM, Cloud DLP) (HDADADAJ), Cloud Application Modernization & Refactoring (BPAEACAC)

Keywords

• Cloud data management
• Mainframe modernization
• Hybrid cloud integration
• Mainframe data protection
• Enterprise cloud storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Tel Aviv

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Enterprise Software Licensing: Model9 was a technology company providing mainframe cloud data management solutions to enterprise customers. Following its acquisition by BMC Software in April 2023, its technologies were incorporated into BMC's product portfolio.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Model 9 developed cloud-data-management and mainframe-to-cloud modernization technologies that enabled enterprises to manage, protect, and analyze mainframe data in cloud-first environments. Following BMC Software's acquisition in April 2023, its technology was integrated into BMC AMI Cloud, a suite comprising BMC AMI Cloud Data (storage modernization), BMC AMI Cloud Vault (immutable backup and cyber resiliency), and BMC AMI Cloud Analytics (AI/ML-driven insights) for hybrid mainframe-cloud environments.

Product overview

Model 9 Software was acquired by BMC Software in April 2023. Its cloud-data-management and mainframe-to-cloud modernization technologies were incorporated into BMC's Automated Mainframe Intelligence (AMI) portfolio. In June 2023, BMC launched BMC AMI Cloud, a cloud-first suite comprising three integrated sub-products: BMC AMI Cloud Data (for cost-effective mainframe data storage and management), BMC AMI Cloud Vault (for immutable backup and cyber resiliency), and BMC AMI Cloud Analytics (for AI-powered insights and trend monitoring). Together, these products support hybrid mainframe-cloud environments and mission-critical workload management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BMC AMI Cloud A cloud-first suite of mainframe solutions that unifies mainframe and cloud strategies, simplifying data management, boosting security, and delivering analytics for hybrid environments. Targeted at enterprise mainframe operators, especially in financial services, and built on technology originally developed by Model 9.
• BMC AMI Cloud Data Reimagines mainframe data management for a cloud-first future by replacing expensive VTL, physical tape hardware, FICON licenses, and power consumption overhead with flexible, secure, and scalable cloud-integrated storage. Aimed at enterprises running mission-critical mainframe workloads.
• BMC AMI Cloud Vault Protects mainframe data from cyber threats with immutable data copies that defend against ransomware, mass deletion events, and other cyber threats, while ensuring quick recovery and business continuity. Built for enterprise mainframe operators with cyber resiliency and compliance needs.
• BMC AMI Cloud Analytics Connects mainframe data with cloud-based AI/ML and analytics to make mainframe data actionable, providing visibility into data, trends, and risks to optimize mainframe strategy. Detects anomalies, identifies patterns, and supports predictive analytics for mainframe operations.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• BMC Software: BMC is the acquirer of Model 9 and the broader portfolio vendor for mainframe operations and automation. It is the most direct incumbent comparable given that Model 9's technologies are now sold as BMC AMI Cloud, AMI Cloud Data, Vault, and Analytics.
• IBM: IBM owns the dominant mainframe platform (z/OS) and a full suite of mainframe data, storage, and cloud integration tools, including IBM Cloud and tape/storage offerings that overlap with Model 9's hybrid cloud data management positioning.
• Broadcom (CA Technologies): Through CA Technologies, Broadcom sells mainframe data management, backup, and DevOps tools that compete with BMC AMI and Model 9-derived products for the same enterprise mainframe budget.
• OpenText (Micro Focus): OpenText, having absorbed Micro Focus, provides mainframe modernization, COBOL tools, and enterprise data management solutions that overlap with Model 9's legacy-to-cloud integration and data management capabilities.

Direct peers

• Rubrik: Rubrik is a cloud-native data management and backup platform offering immutable backups, cyber resilience, and hybrid cloud data protection that competes head-on with BMC AMI Cloud Vault and Cloud Data for the same enterprise buyers.
• Cohesity: Cohesity provides a cloud-native data management and backup platform with ransomware protection and analytics, directly comparable to Model 9's cloud-first mainframe data management and cyber resiliency use cases.
• Veeam: Veeam is a leading cloud-ready backup and data management vendor whose hybrid cloud data protection and replication capabilities overlap with the BMC AMI Cloud Data and Cloud Vault positioning.
• Zerto (Hewlett Packard Enterprise): Zerto, an HPE company, specializes in disaster recovery, backup, and cloud data management for hybrid environments, competing directly with the data protection and resilience positioning of BMC AMI Cloud.

Emerging players

• Druva: Druva delivers cloud-native data protection and information management as a subscription service, representing an emerging cloud-first alternative for the backup and data management needs that Model 9/BMC AMI Cloud addresses.
• Astadia: Astadia is a niche mainframe-to-cloud modernization specialist focused on migrating COBOL and mainframe workloads to cloud, overlapping with the modernization and integration capabilities underlying Model 9's technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors5 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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