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Join IBM i security expert Amy Williams on June 20th to learn how to make your audit journal data more easily accessible and how to set up your audit journal so that critical information doesn’t go unnoticed.
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What's New in Automate

That latest version of Automate has just been released. Find out more about what's new!
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The Difference Between OCR and IDP

Compare optical character recognition (OCR) and intelligent document processing (IDP) to learn when to use each to make structured and unstructured data more usable.
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How Automate Complements Other RPA Solutions

If you’re already seeing success with RPA and want to expand its capabilities and use, see how Automate RPA can add ease-of-use, scalability, and more to fill in any gaps your RPA solution may have.
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Virtual Tape Considerations for IBM i

This article examines some of the most popular IBM VTL (virtual tap library) solutions for IBM i and other platforms. You'll also learn what to consider to determine if VTL is right for you.
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2020 Robotic Process Automation Data Quadrant Report

Fortra Automate Plus was ranked by our customers as a top-rated RPA solution in the market based on the recently released Software Reviews 2020 Robotic Process Automation Data Quadrant Report. See where Automate Plus ranked first across multiple categories within vendor capability satisfaction and product feature satisfaction.
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IBM i Cloud Security Considerations

    As you consider taking your IBM i to the cloud, cybersecurity will no doubt top your list of concerns. And for good reason. It’s important to remember that the cloud is kind of a lie. Your sensitive data is simply being sent to someone else’s server, and that server has a physical location somewhere. Just like on-prem cybersecurity, IBM i cloud security can be divided...
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IBM on IASP for PowerHA Implementations

You’ve heard about IASP technology many times over the years, but you’ve been ignoring it, haven’t you? Steve Finnes confirms that it’s past time we “get to know it, understand it, and not be afraid of it.”
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FlashCopy: Pros and Cons

IBM System Storage FlashCopy might seem like magic. But do the benefits for IBM i business continuity outweigh the hidden costs? Read on to find out.
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Backup Basics: Saving Your Data and Your Job

You need a backup strategy to test your company’s disaster recovery plan and, despite its reputation for reliability, administrators still need to back up their IBM i. A sound backup strategy should also restore individual user objects to account for human error.