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Do You Need Enterprise Scheduling Software?

By Tom Huntington on Tue, 08/30/2016
Job scheduling was simpler when you only needed to worry about your IBM i (AS400) server and its batch processes, but several dynamics have changed over the past decade which have forced us into worrying about processes on other platforms.
Automation
Case Study

Halcyon Helps Computacenter Deliver Efficient Managed Services

Computacenter is Europe’s leading independent provider of IT infrastructure services. They offer consulting services as well as implementation and operation services for networks and data center infrastructures on or off client premises and in the cloud. ...
Monitoring
Blog

Modern RMM Tools for MSPs

Wed, 08/24/2016
Where managed services providers once delivered self-service and after-hours support for beleaguered IT teams, most have now evolved to offer remote monitoring and hosting. But has their technology been keeping pace?
Monitoring
Article

A Modern Approach to Performance Management

Wed, 08/24/2016
Using modern performance monitoring tools, you can build a successful strategy for performance management and quickly add value in your organization.
Monitoring
Guide

Managing Your IBM Enterprise with Halcyon

System administrators need more control and less complexity. This guide helps to identify the tools they need to be more effective at managing their enterprise.
Monitoring
Article

Robot Best Practices

By Tom Huntington on Mon, 06/27/2016
Wondering about best practices for automating your IBM i processes with Robot systems management solutions? Take a look at this list and get off to a good start.
Automation
Monitoring
Article

Have You Met SAM?

By Chuck Losinski on Mon, 06/27/2016
Isn’t it time your job scheduling environment (and your IBM i) got the modern look it deserves? Give Schedule Activity Monitor a try for graphically monitoring your jobs on the go.
Automation
Article

Interfaces with Robot Schedule

By Chuck Losinski on Mon, 06/27/2016
If you’re using EnterpriseOne or SAP, it may be to take a closer look at the security and business process automation that Robot Schedule can offer these key applications on IBM i. We don’t talk enough about the integration we’ve done between Robot Schedule and EnterpriseOne (formerly JD Edwards, now owned by Oracle) and SAP.
Automation
Case Study

For Centralized Data Processing, KeHE Relies on Fortra

As the nation’s leading distributor of natural, organic, specialty, ethnic, and gourmet food products, KeHE Distributors has helped thousands of retailers—from the smallest independent stores to the largest supermarket chains—meet the constantly growing demand for products that help people to live well. John Kinnaird is the National Operating Center Manager responsible for supporting both...
Automation
Case Study

Lamps Plus Reduces Overtime Using Automation Solutions from Fortra

Established in 1976, Lamps Plus has brought excellence to the retail lighting industry for more than 35 years. Today, they are the nation’s largest specialty lighting company with more than 40 superstores throughout the western United States. They serve over five million customers a year with functional and decorative lighting products, in-home lighting consultations, in-store lighting seminars,...
Automation