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Be in Control of Your ERP
By Chuck Losinski on Wed, 03/31/2021
Many ERP packages have built-in schedulers. However, these schedulers are typically not flexible or robust enough to meet the needs of even the smallest data center.
Guide
Robot in Modern IBM i Environments
Robot systems management solutions can improve processes and enhance the return on investment for new technologies running in modern IBM i environments. Find out how.
Blog
Realize ROI with Robot
By Tom Huntington on Sun, 03/28/2021
Robot has a reputation for providing high-quality systems management software and backing it up with great support. These additional benefits can help you justify the cost of automation at your company.
Blog
IASPs: What They Are and Why You Need Them on IBM i
By Chuck Losinski on Fri, 10/16/2020
IBM i expert Chuck Stupca and Chuck Losinski presented an engaging webinar about the unique characteristics of IASPs and how application data can be seamlessly migrated to optimize system processes.
On-Demand Webinar
Robot Schedule for Beginners
Watch this webinar to learn what every beginner should know about Robot Schedule batch process management and workload automation software for IBM i (AS/400, iSeries).
Datasheet
VCM Enterprise
VCM Enterprise allows you to get insight into your hybrid IT infrastructure, plan accurately for future needs, and prevent problems before they occur.
Guide
How to Do IT Cost Optimization
Our years of experience shows that organizations waste 30% of their hybrid IT spend, on average. This article identifies the five key components of a cost optimization strategy and how to be successful with each of them.
Article
How to End MIMIX Headaches for Good
By Chuck Losinski on Wed, 05/13/2020
Ready to eliminate manual monitoring in Assure MIMIX? This article shows you how to start monitoring MIMIX and stop wasting your time and risking your irreplaceable data.
On-Demand Webinar
Lights-Out Automation for IBM i Data Centers
In a time when unattended computer operations are expected, IBM i is the right platform. Watch this webinar to get the success formula for lights-out automation.
On-Demand Webinar
10 Timesaving Tips for IBM i Scheduling
Watch this recorded webinar to learn the advanced IBM i (iSeries, AS/400) job management techniques in the Robot scheduling software that deliver measurable ROI.
Blog
7 Misconceptions About Automation
By Chuck Losinski on Tue, 03/31/2020
Don’t let fear of the unknown decide your fate. Familiarize yourself with the facts about automation before you spend another minute on manual AS400 operations.
Article
Why Relying on Scripted Operations Can Be a Problem for Your Business
By Steve Brasen on Tue, 03/31/2020
Scripting provides a powerful platform to automate simple tasks, but overusing custom scripts is hazardous for your business.
Blog
Five Tips for the Automation Journey
By Tom Huntington on Tue, 03/31/2020
Here are five tips from Tom Huntington on how best to move your IBM i automation project along the path to success.
Blog
Common Excuses for Not Automating
By Tom Huntington on Tue, 03/31/2020
Whether it’s staffing, budget, or complexity, we’ve heard all the excuses to forgo automation. The next time you hear—or find yourself making—an excuse, have the response ready.
Article
All About Alert Intelligence
By Andrew Bullivant on Thu, 02/13/2020
Thanks to intelligent filtering, the Alert Intelligence feature included in IBM i Server Suite improves the quality of IBM i alerts while reducing the quantity, providing increased application availability and system uptime.
Article
Availability Reporting for Managed Service Providers
By Paul Ratchford on Wed, 02/12/2020
Proving that you are meeting service-level agreements shouldn’t be a wasted effort. In fact, it should strengthen your relationship with clients and help your team manage performance in the future. See how.
Article
Vityl Capacity Management 2.6 Advances Service and Cluster Monitoring and Increases Kubernetes Support
Fri, 02/07/2020
The latest release of Vityl Capacity Management includes improved dashboard capabilities, automated intelligent alerting, and other enhancements.
On-Demand Webinar
How to Choose a Capacity Management Tool
By Per Bauer
Finding the right capacity management tool for your organization can be a complex and confusing process. How do you start the search? Which features and capabilities should you prioritize? It’s important to have a plan and a framework to evaluate your options.
Join capacity management expert, Per Bauer, as he explains the different types of capacity management tools and how to evaluate each one...