On-Demand Webinar
Be the Data Access Hero—With Minimal Effort
Business users today want fast and easy data access—without waiting. You can be their hero. Watch the webinar to learn how.
On-Demand Webinar
How to Secure Data Access on IBM i
By Robin Tatam
Let Robin Tatam and Heath Kath show you how to provide IBM i data access to everyday users—without compromising security.
Article
How to Automate Report Balancing Across Windows and IBM i Servers
By Chuck Losinski on Fri, 06/02/2017
Watch this short video to see how easy report balancing can be when using our integrated solution of Robot Schedule Enterprise and Automate.
On-Demand Webinar
Modern IBM i Tools for Modern IT Teams
Every IT team has a fresh face or bright star that could revitalize and revolutionize the way IT adds value to the business. But are you giving them the tools they need to succeed? Discover modern tools to help your IT team make an impact at this recorded webinar.
Blog
What Modern Process Automation Looks Like at Lamps Plus
By Chuck Losinski on Thu, 05/18/2017
Lamps Plus cut 20 hours of overtime out of each week using modern process automation tools to streamline point of sale transactions. Listen to the audio Q&A!
On-Demand Webinar
Don’t Just Settle for Query/400…
Watch this webinar to learn how you can get more out of your queries with a modern data access tool.
On-Demand Webinar
What Happens When IBM i Enters the Windows World
Most IBM i shops run Windows servers alongside IBM i. These systems rely on each other for information and—with a little help from Robot enterprise job scheduling—automation. Watch this webinar to learn more!
Article
Top Ten Reasons GUI Tops Green Screen
By Chuck Losinski on Mon, 04/17/2017
Attention green screen users: Going to a GUI is not just change for change’s sake, and it’s easier than you think.
Article
Use Conditional Logic in Sequel Data Access to Convert Data into Meaningful Information
By Mike Stegeman on Thu, 03/30/2017
Let’s face it, the amount of data that we have is only continuing to grow, which will become harder to manage and understand. Per IDC Research, 90 percent of data in the world today was created in the last two years, and in 2016, we entered the zettabyte era.
A huge challenge for everyone is finding the best way to convert all their data into meaningful information. But that can be tricky.
If...
Blog
Turn Data into Information Your Business Needs
By Mike Stegeman on Thu, 03/30/2017
Data isn’t the same as information—but you can turn data into information. Learn how.
Blog
Compare Powertech Encryption for IBM i to IBM's Cryptographic APIs for Encrypting Database Fields
By Bob Luebbe on Fri, 03/17/2017
If your organization is thinking about using (or is using) IBM's Cryptographic APIs (e.g. QC3ENCDT, Qc3EncryptData) for encrypting database fields, then this article is for you.
Article
Advantages of Powertech Encryption for IBM i Over the Complexities and Risks of Disk Encryption
By Bob Luebbe on Fri, 03/17/2017
Disk drive encryption may help you comply with PCI DSS, but you must follow strict requirements. Additionally, relying solely on disk drive encryption for data protection has serious potential risks that you should be aware of.
On-Demand Webinar
Stop Just Writing SQL Queries and Do More with Your Data
By Heath Kath
It’s time to go beyond SQL/400. Watch the webinar to learn how to analyze data and make smart business decisions quickly.
Blog
Your Biggest Challenge to IBM i User Onboarding
By Robin Tatam on Mon, 03/06/2017
As companies bounce back from recession and place a stronger emphasis on digitally-driven innovations, IT departments are finally receiving the funds they need to hire qualified, new colleagues who can lighten the workload. However, the first order of business will be getting these recent hires up to speed.
Blog
Database Transaction Log Management
Mon, 03/06/2017
Don't let database transaction logs weigh you down. Find out how to preserve data integrity and consume less disk space.
On-Demand Webinar
Don’t Let Complex Data Derail Your Business Intelligence
By Heath Kath
Are you perplexed by complex data on IBM i? Learn how to turn that complex data into useful information.
Case Study
Hershey Entertainment Quickly Encrypts Credit Card Data with Powertech Encryption for IBM i
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is a privately held company located in the tourist center of Hershey, Pennsylvania, and has entertainment, resort and commercial divisions. Earlier this year, Hershey learned that because the entertainment and resort operations accept credit cards for payment, they needed the information stored by their box office ticketing and reservations applications to be...
Case Study
Field-level Encryption Helps Retail Chain Achieve PCI Compliance
Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores, a retail travel stop chain with over 210 locations in 34 U.S. states, processes approximately 200,000 credit card transactions on a daily basis. Needing to meet PCI standards, Love’s found in Powertech Encryption for IBM i a product to encrypt credit card numbers in a way that would satisfy PCI compliance auditors.
“We need to be able to access credit card...
Article
How-To: Increase Your Command of Esend with Sequel
Wed, 02/22/2017
Get tips and tricks for maximizing Esend with Sequel Data Access.
Blog
Can We Afford Business Intelligence?
By Heath Kath on Wed, 02/22/2017
Yes—but only if you have the right-sized business intelligence tool for your business. Find out how to get it.