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...
Case Study
Fortra Automates Report Delivery at Ullico
Reports are an essential part of all businesses. Among other purposes, they help organizations to better manage and control their operations. But what if managing those documents placed an unnecessary burden on the enterprise? Paper-based reports do exactly that.
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.
Case Study
Automation Brings a Season of Changes to White-Rodgers
When the IT department at White-Rodgers was challenged with meeting a major cost reduction goal, they decided to eliminate staffing during nights and weekends by automating IBM i operations.
Article
Sample Workflow: Email Integration and Automation in Customer Relationship Management
Fri, 02/10/2012
Here's how an Automate user streamlined customer interaction with email automation using an Automate task for Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Exchange.