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You want to manage your Robot software solutions and get a high-level look at performance metrics from a single view. Robot Network gives you the one-stop management you’ve been searching for.
Press Release
HelpSystems (now Fortra) Recognizes Top Partners for Dedication to Customer Success
Fortra today announced the winners of its inaugural Top Partner Awards. These prestigious accolades acknowledge the dedication and remarkable growth of companies that strive to further the Fortra brand in key markets around the globe.
Press Release
HelpSystems (now Fortra) Acquires Core Security Solutions from SecureAuth to Expand Cybersecurity Portfolio
Fortra announced today it has acquired the Core Security assets from SecureAuth. The assets acquired from SecureAuth are industry-leading solutions for identity governance and administration, penetration testing, threat detection, and vulnerability management.
Press Release
Software company HelpSystems (now Fortra) acquires Atlanta-based operation with 115 employees
Fortra has acquired the Core Security division of Irvine, Calif.-based SecureAuth Corp.
Press Release
HelpSystems (now Fortra) Acquires MVP Systems Software to Bolster Enterprise Workload Automation Portfolio
Fortra announced today that it has acquired MVP Systems Software, a leader in enterprise workload automation software
Press Release
HelpSystems (now Fortra) Acquires Midrange Performance Group to Expand Capacity Management Portfolio for IBM i
Acquisition helps organizations better manage capacity and performance of their IT environments
Press Release
What HelpSystems (now Fortra) is Up to Now
HelpSystems has become one the largest independent software vendors in the IBM i marketplace, with tools spanning operations, security, backup, high availability, forms management, and capacity planning. A company representative recent sat down with IT Jungle at the recent COMMON PowerUp conference to talk about what’s new.
HelpSystems didn’t have a single major product launch at the COMMON...
Article
The Many Ways Robot Supports SNMP
By Chuck Losinski on Fri, 02/23/2018
Many devices send status updates using SNMP or simple network management protocol. Make sure you’re getting the message. Read on to see how Robot supports SNMP.
Press Release
HelpSystems (now Fortra) Acquires Fox Technologies to Expand Cybersecurity Portfolio
Acquisition enables organizations to protect information stored on Linux and Unix servers with identity and access management software
Case Study
Victaulic makes Short Work of Ad Hoc Queries with Surveyor/400
Ad hoc queries and reports are the bane of many IT departments. The need to churn out frequent, one-off, "must have" data queries for users can be a significant drain on developers' time. Users can't be blamed for the numerous impromptu requests. Customer service, continuous improvement, and the maintenance of competitive advantage demand that business people regularly look at data in innovative...
Article
Fortra Product Lifecycle Phases
Tue, 05/09/2017
Consult this guide to product lifecycle phases in order to understand how your software developed and supported.
On-Demand Webinar
Disaster-Proof Your IBM i Data
Learn the essentials to address today’s top backup and recovery concerns on IBM i from leading disaster recovery expert Debbie Saugen.
On-Demand Webinar
IBM i Meets Mobile Technology
According to the 2015 IBM i Marketplace Survey, mobile access to IBM i data ranks among the top five IT concerns for the near future. Robot is here to make your mobile initiative easier.
Guide
The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide for Network Monitoring Software
What critical features should a network monitoring solution give me? How do software licensing models compare? What do trends like hybrid IT, the Internet of Things, and IT automation have to do with network monitoring?
Answer all of your questions with the help of a seasoned technology expert. In this informative, easy-to-read guide, network professional Kevin Jackson covers everything from...
Article
Continuous Performance Data—Without Big Overhead
By Chuck Losinski on Tue, 08/30/2016
There are two sides to every Robot Network. It offers centralized control of the Robot software running on your IBM i partitions as well as performance monitoring and exception-based management across your environment.
Blog
User Interfaces: GUI vs. WUI
By Tom Huntington on Tue, 08/16/2016
You might be asking yourself, “What’s a WUI?” At Robot, WUI stands for web user interface, and we think it has some big benefits that are giving the GUI a run for its money.
Article
What’s New in the Robot NETWORK Web Interface?
By Chuck Losinski on Tue, 08/16/2016
Just when you were getting used to the GUI, Robot NETWORK gives its web interface a boost that makes managing your performance and Robot product metrics even easier.
Article
Robot and FlashCopy
By Tom Huntington on Tue, 08/16/2016
Last month, Chuck Stupca (retired IBMer) and Chuck Losinski (Fortra) presented a webinar discussing FlashCopy for IBM i. Based on the attendance, it looks like this is a very important topic for many of you so I wanted to explain how FlashCopy ties to Robot products.
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.
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...