Press Release
HelpSystems (now Fortra) Announces Clearswift Acquisition to Expand Cybersecurity Portfolio
Fortra announced today that it will acquire Clearswift, a UK-based content threat protection software company.
Press Release
HelpSystems’ (now Fortra's) Employees Donate Record-breaking Total in Annual Fall Fundraiser
Fortra annual Fall Fundraiser generated a record-breaking $142,550 to benefit numerous charitable organizations in the communities where the employees live and work.
Press Release
HelpSystems’ Accelerating Growth Attracts Strategic Investment from TA Associates and Charlesbank Capital Partners
Investors to join HGGC in backing fast-growing global provider of cybersecurity, automation and business intelligence solutions. Additional capital will aim to propel organic growth and complementary acquisitions.
On-Demand Webinar
[Customer Exclusive] Robot & Powertech Web Interface
Watch this recorded webinar where our technology experts show you the best ways to quickly implement and add value with Fortra Insite.
Article
How Do I Make My Work on IBM i Look Good So My Company Doesn’t Ditch the Platform?
By Donnie MacColl on Wed, 09/11/2019
The good old green screen is no longer your safety blanket. In fact, it could be the final nail in the coffin for IBM i at your company. Consider this your wakeup call from Donnie MacColl.
Article
Mobile NOW for Robot Network
By Chuck Losinski on Wed, 08/21/2019
The web interface for Robot Network is a browser-based tool that uses Fortra Insite to help you access system performance data for your network of IBM i systems from any laptop, tablet, or smartphone. You can also work in the Robot Network Status Center to see and respond to messages and other events that have been escalated to the Robot Network host system.
Article
Mobile Dashboards for IBM i Monitoring
By Chuck Losinski on Wed, 08/07/2019
Robot Console leverages the power of Fortra' dashboards containing browser access! Mobile-friendly dashboards allow you to combine key message summary and resource status data into a single, intuitive view. Read on to learn more.
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.
Article
Mobile Management for Your Job Schedule
By Chuck Losinski on Wed, 02/13/2019
Your job schedule has never looked so good! Learn about four must-have features exclusive to the web interface for Robot Schedule.
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.
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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
Guide
DMZ Secure Gateways: Secret Weapons for Data Security
Exchanging a high workload of files with customers, employees, and trading partners is common in today's global economy. Add various data security standards to the mix, like PCI DSS, HIPAA, and the GDPR, and protecting sensitive data becomes a challenge many organizations struggle to overcome.
In an effort to simplify how file transfers are retrieved, many IT teams install file sharing servers (e...
Guide
The Ultimate Guide to Investing in Secure File Transfer Software
We know finding the right file transfer solution for your organization isn’t an easy process. There are dozens of details to consider - from industry and compliance concerns, to critical cybersecurity needs; choosing a vendor can be complex.
In this ultimate buyer’s guide, you’ll find the information you need to successfully evaluate different managed file transfer solutions. We cover:
The...
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...
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.
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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.