Resources

Guide

Going Beyond the GUI

Modernization is more than simply switching from a green screen to a GUI. To have a truly modern IBM i data center, you must consider all areas of IT from your software and applications to your hardware and devices to the processes that support the whole operation. This guides helps you modernize your IBM i from the ground up.

Guide

Fortra's Complete Guide to Layered Offensive Security

Most organizations have a decent understanding of the types of defensive security tactics they need to employ to thwart cyberattacks. But offensive security techniques are just as important for detecting existing vulnerabilities that a threat actor has yet to discover and exploit. Learn how to approach offensive security from the ground up, including the value of using a...

Datasheet

How Fortra Supports the Zero Trust Journey

What Zero Trust means, tips for getting started, and how Fortra solutions support your Zero Trust security journey.

Infrastructure and Data Protection

Data Protection

Compliance

Data Classification

IT Infrastructure Protection

Vulnerability Management

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.

On-Demand Webinar

Lights-Out Automation for IBM i Data Centers

By Tom Huntington

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.

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.

On-Demand Webinar

RDi and the Sleeping Giants

By Susan Gantner

How does Rational Developer for i (RDi) empower RPG coders? Watch this webinar with Jim Buck, Susan Gantner, and Charlie Guarino to find out!

Blog

How Automation Widened the Processing Window at Heartland Financial

By Chuck Losinski on Tue, 08/22/2017

IT process automation software helps Heartland Financial do processing for nine different banks in a narrow timeframe. Listen the audio Q&A!

Article

Customer Spotlight: Heartland Financial USA, Inc.

By Chuck Losinski on Tue, 01/17/2017

The operations team was excited to share how Robot job scheduling and monitoring software has helped them manage their processing needs across platforms from their IBM i.

On-Demand Webinar

IBM i Meets Mobile Technology

By Chuck Losinski

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.

On-Demand Webinar

Execute Sequel Scripts and Reports Automatically—with Robot Schedule

By Chuck Losinski

Learn how to turn your Sequel scripts and reports into an automated job stream.

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

AAA Life Leverages Fortra Solutions for IT Efficiency

Part of the American Automobile Association (AAA) family, AAA Life Insurance Company offers a variety of competitive life insurance, annuity, and travel accident products. With over one million policies, many people rely on AAA Life to help provide protection for their loved ones. As Senior Systems Engineer at AAA Life, Randy Wittner is in charge of their IBM i environment,...

Case Study

AAA Life Leverages Robot for IT Efficiency

As Senior Systems Engineer, Randy Wittner has over 25 years of experience on IBM i, and AAA Life was not the first place he encountered Robot. “I’ve worked at many companies that have had Robot Schedule, so good market share,” said Wittner. “It’s very reliable, easy to upgrade. It automates a lot for us in our process.”