On-Demand Webinar
8 Items to Consider When Switching ERPs
By Tim Dunn
This webinar with HarrisData and Fortra covers the eight questions to consider when you switch enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Blog
What is an Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) and Why Do I Need One?
By Greg J. Schmidt on Thu, 06/14/2018
An EDMS (electronic document management system) provides a way to capture, manage, and retrieve your documents. Learn why it's time to get one.
Datasheet
Webdocs for AP
Webdocs streamlines invoice processing by capturing invoices electronically and routing them through every step of your accounts payable (AP) workflow.
On-Demand Webinar
Controlling Insider Threats on IBM i
By Robin Tatam
Despite the avalanche of regulations, news headlines remain chock full of stories about data breaches, all initiated by insiders or intruders masquerading as insiders.
Guide
Download the EMA Radar™ Report for Workload Automation
Analyst firm Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) has released its latest Radar™ report for Workload Automation. The Radar report delivers an in-depth analysis of industry-leading vendors and vendor products, including their overall market position in comparison with other vendors. In this Radar report, Automate from Fortra has once again been named a Value Leader in workload automation.
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Blog
Next Steps for Replacing IBM Content Manager
By Greg J. Schmidt on Fri, 01/19/2018
You know you need to replace IBM Content Manager. But you don’t know where to start…
Blog
Bringing Development and Operations Together for Successful DevOps
Mon, 01/08/2018
DevOps is about close collaboration between development and operations. Learn how to facilitate DevOps in a way that benefits your business.
Blog
How to Apply IDS/IPS to IBM i
By Robin Tatam on Fri, 05/12/2017
IPS/IDS are common cybersecurity terms, but how does that pertain to the IBM i environment?
Guide
Download "Secure Inside and Out: Maximizing Intrusion Detection and Prevention on IBM i"
Data leaks and operational disruptions can come from any source—internal or external.
To protect sensitive data from modern cyberthreats, all organizations need a robust intrusion detection and prevention system (IDS/IPS).
The IBM i operating system includes advanced capabilities for detecting and preventing external threats, but there are still gaps that must be filled.
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Article
Enterprise Schedulers: Robot vs. Automate Schedule
Tue, 04/04/2017
Where do you need your enterprise scheduler to run? With Fortra solutions, IBM i and other operating systems like Windows®, Linux®, or UNIX® are all possibilities. Robot Schedule Enterprise is our IBM i-centric solution and the Automate Schedule solution centers on the other platforms.
Blog
New Trends in Workload Automation
Fri, 03/31/2017
Because IT enables competitive advantage, workload automation has had to evolve from simple job scheduling on a few mainframes to broader processes that incorporate many platforms and applications.
Article
Alternate Reactive Paths: Do You Have a Backup Plan?
Fri, 03/31/2017
Is your enterprise job schedule as safe as the rest of your life? The ability to set up alternate reactive paths could be the backup plan you’re looking for.
Article
All Systems Go: Integrating with Big Software
Fri, 03/31/2017
Your data, your job scheduling tool, your ERP system—they all must work in concert with one another to make your organization as efficient as possible in meeting your customers’ needs as well as your own innovation and production goals.
Article
Linux on Power Systems and Automate Schedule: Why They Work Together
Fri, 03/31/2017
Whether you’re running Linux on multiple partitions, running multiple operating systems on your Power systems, or running production job streams across those partitions, Automate Schedule can help you manage your workflows on Power servers running Linux.
Article
Monitoring the Mayhem: Keeping Track of Your Schedule
Fri, 03/31/2017
Understand the importance of job monitoring features: how are they the difference between a schedule that runs smoothly and a schedule that runs rampant?
Guide
Ensuring IT Efficiencies Through Enterprise Process Automation
To effectively and rapidly enable and manage complex business processes, organizations must adopt a unified solution that directly integrates process automation with job scheduling.
Blog
Debunking the Top 3 Workload Automation Myths
Thu, 03/30/2017
There are a lot of rumors out there about workload automation. Fortunately, thanks to 30+ years of job scheduling experience at Fortra, we can help you separate fact from fiction.
Blog
Automation: What tasks are better left to people?
Thu, 03/30/2017
At Fortra, we talk a lot about the advantages of workload automation. But are there tasks that shouldn't be automated?
Blog
How to Achieve Enterprise Visibility in Today's Virtual World
Thu, 03/30/2017
Job schedulers automate IT processes, which not only adds visibility for IT administrators, but ensures that all background activities—ones that do not necessarily need manual interaction—are carried out on schedule.