On-Demand Webinar
Survey Results: Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation Strategies
By Robin Tatam
Fortra surveyed more than 600 IT and cybersecurity professionals to find out what security exploits loom largest and what strategies they’re turning to for protection. Get the results in this on-demand webinar.
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.
Blog
How to Automate Security Policy Enforcement
By Robin Tatam on Wed, 10/18/2017
In this quick video, security expert Robin Tatam explains how automating your security policy management is an easy way to keep tabs on your security configuration.
Blog
10 Essential Tips for Securing FTP and SFTP Servers
Mon, 05/01/2017
Most organizations use FTP or SFTP servers to exchange files and other critical business documents with their trading partners. Unfortunately, these servers have become a primary target for hackers. Learn SFTP security best practices in this blog and webinar.
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.
Blog
SFTP vs. FTPS: The Key Differences
Thu, 12/01/2016
Which option for securing sensitive files in transit is the best for your organization? Read this article for an in-depth look at FTP vs. SFTP vs. FTPS, and their key differences.
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
Fortra Meets IT Security Needs for Napa Recycling and Waste Services
Napa Recycling and Waste Services (NRWS) provides recycling and waste collection to businesses and residents in the City of Napa and southern unincorporated Napa County. The entire county, with 90 percent of its agricultural land devoted to viticulture, is home to more than three hundred wineries in the Napa Valley, and is one of the top wine producing areas of the United States. In addition, the...
Case Study
Fortra Helps International Rectifier Tackle Critical SOX Issues
Founded in 1947, International Rectifier (IR) is a world leader in advanced power management technology. The company’s 5,400 worldwide employees support operations in 20 countries. Annual revenues are approximately $1 billion.
Compliance Regulations Remain at the Top of Exec's Minds
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) hasn’t disappeared and remains at the top of many executives’ minds. Among other stipulations...
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...
Case Study
Policy Minder Helps Amway Remove the Guesswork from PCI Security Compliance
System and data security—along with PCI compliance—are top concerns for Amway. They turned to Policy Minder for help automating security administration.
Case Study
Robot and Medical Mutual: A Prescription for Success
Medical Mutual has capitalized on its expertise and sound management to grow into a $1 billion company. Underpinning that success is its sound IT infrastructure, automated by Robot products from Fortra.
Case Study
Fortra Delivers IT Automation and Exceeds Service Expectations for National Auto Insurer MAPFRE
While MAPFRE is very happy with the Robot products they've implemented, it's the customer service that really puts Fortra ahead of the competition.
Case Study
Robot Stocks Staples with Automation Supplies
When they got burned for not monitoring closely enough, the IT team at Staples, Inc. turned to Robot to automate message responses and expose problems early.