Case Study
Portmade NV Saves Time and Labour Creating Customs Declarations with Automate
Learn how Portmade NV uses intelligent automation to capture, extract, and import data on customs declarations forms, saving the equivalent of 3.5 FTEs.
Article
The Difference Between OCR and IDP
Thu, 06/23/2022
Compare optical character recognition (OCR) and intelligent document processing (IDP) to learn when to use each to make structured and unstructured data more usable.
On-Demand Webinar
Transform Accounts Payable Processes with Intelligent Automation
By EJ Stanley
Whether your data is structured (from a spreadsheet, database, or portal), or unstructured (from emails, forms, and invoices), we’ll show you how an intelligent capture solution can transform your AP processes to save your team hours of manual work, cut back on errors, and save money by avoiding duplicate, late or overcharged invoices.
On-Demand Webinar
Intelligent Automation: The Smartest Way to Automate
Thu, 07/22/2021
Robotic process automation ( RPA ) is great for handling repetitive manual tasks, but what about tasks involving data that require more critical thinking? Turn to Intelligent Automation (IA). Discover how IA uses machine learning and other cutting-edge technology to take the pain out of data classification and analysis. Whether your data is structured (from a spreadsheet, database, or portal), or...
On-Demand Webinar
Get More Control Over Your Data with Intelligent Automation
Fri, 04/30/2021
Learn how your organization can use intelligent automation to maintain control of critical information with more speed and accuracy in this on-demand webinar.
Guide
A Guide to IBM i Message Management
This guide teaches you how to handle IBM i message management, including the fastest and more accurate ways to monitor for messages, filter critical messages, and escalate messages to members of your team as needed.
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
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.
Article
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.
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.
On-Demand Webinar
IBM i Meets Mobile Technology
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.
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.
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 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 hardware...
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.