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Mobile NOW for Robot Network

By Chuck Losinski on Wed, 08/21/2019
The web interface for Robot Network is a browser-based tool that uses Fortra Insite to help you access system performance data for your network of IBM i systems from any laptop, tablet, or smartphone. You can also work in the Robot Network Status Center to see and respond to messages and other events that have been escalated to the Robot Network host system.
Monitoring
Article

Getting Started with Website Automation

Wed, 07/24/2019
Set up a website automation task using Automate, robotic process automation (RPA) software from Fortra. Download a free trial of automation software and set up a web automation task today.
Automation
Article

How to Do CRM Automation

Mon, 07/15/2019
Use robotic process automation (RPA) to easily integrate your CRM system with your most critical business applications to streamline your business processes. Learn how with Automate.
Automation
Article

Remember the IFS!

By Robin Tatam on Thu, 06/27/2019
Ask any security professional which area of IBM i security is most often ignored and chances are that the unanimous response is a chorus of “the Integrated File System.” Although it’s been around since V3R1, the Integrated File System, or IFS, remains a shrouded mystery that represents significant risk to many IBM i organizations.
IBM i Cybersecurity
Article

HelpSystems (now Fortra) Rebrands Automate BPA Server to Automate Plus

Wed, 05/01/2019
Fortra is excited to announce that Automate BPA Server, our powerful enterprise business process automation (BPA) software, is now Automate Plus. All the features you know and love in Automate BPA Server are still available but Automate Plus aims to provide a more robust set of automation tools. ...
Automation
Guide

Understanding RPA ROI: How to Measure It and Why It’s Important

Introduction Robotic process automation (RPA) can deliver significant benefits to companies of practically any size and in any industry. Its ability to improve productivity, increase innovation, and help companies deliver a better experience to customers makes it one of the most valuable tools of modern business. With effective tools for measuring the impact of RPA, companies can show that these...
Automation
Guide

Download "The Complete Guide to Securing IBM i Exit Points"

Exit points and exit programs aren’t new concepts, but we get more questions about them than any other topic related to IBM i security. Most people who work with IBM i have heard of them but aren’t sure if they need to use them. This guide is designed to equip IBM i pros with information about what exit points are and how exit programs work, along with their...
Data Protection
Vulnerability Management
IBM i Cybersecurity
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.
Monitoring
Article

Automatically Download a File from SharePoint in 3 Easy Steps

Fri, 01/26/2018
Microsoft SharePoint collaboration software is one of the more powerful tools for companies that need enterprise-scale solutions to mange content, administer business processes, and streamline how people find and share information across the network.
Automation
Maximize ROI of RPA
Guide

Maximizing Your RPA ROI

Learn how you can maximize RPA ROI with a long-term vision, knowledge of potential costs, and the savings that come from implementing an RPA solution.
Automation
Robotic Process Automation (RPA)