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4 Data Access Strategy Mistakes to Avoid

Fri, 10/11/2019

Find out how you can improve productivity with better data access. Learn what roadblocks you need to avoid in your goal to improve productivity.

Article

Workload Groups in IBM i 7.4

Wed, 10/02/2019

Did you know? IBM i Workload Groups are a powerful yet under-utilized feature of the operating system that have been made more flexible with IBM i 7.4 (V7R4). Read on to learn more.

On-Demand Webinar

IBM i Data: A Picture Is Worth 1,000 Words

By Mike Stegeman

As the IBM i expert at your organization, you know that the data that drives important business decisions is scattered across your IBM i and other platforms. But many IBM i shops struggle to find a way to consolidate this information and allow both IT and business users easy access and fast interpretation for key performance indicators (KPIs). Decision-makers need to visualize the data before they...

On-Demand Webinar

[Customer Exclusive] Robot & Powertech Web Interface

By Chuck Losinski

Watch this recorded webinar where our technology experts show you the best ways to quickly implement and add value with Fortra Insite.

Blog

10 Benefits Your Business Intelligence Software Should Deliver

Tue, 09/17/2019

Are you getting everything out of your business intelligence software that you should be? Would you see a productivity boost from an upgrade? Find out with this list of key benefits.

Article

How Do I Make My Work on IBM i Look Good So My Company Doesn’t Ditch the Platform?

By Donnie MacColl on Wed, 09/11/2019

The good old green screen is no longer your safety blanket. In fact, it could be the final nail in the coffin for IBM i at your company. Consider this your wakeup call from Donnie MacColl.

Blog

What Does IBM i 7.4 Have for System Administrators?

Mon, 08/12/2019

Wondering what new features IBM i 7.4 (V7R4) has in store for system administrators? See our list of top picks in this blog post.

On-Demand Webinar

Accelerating Programmer Productivity with Sequel

By Mike Stegeman

Most business intelligence tools are just that: tools, a means to an end but not an accelerator. Yours could even be slowing you down. But what if your BI tool didn't just give you a platform for query-writing but also improved programmer productivity? Watch the recorded webinar to see how Sequel: Makes creating complex results simple Eliminates barriers to data sources Increases flexibility with...

Article

Ask An Engineer: PowerHA FAQ

By Brian Nordland on Mon, 07/15/2019

Brian Nordland, principal software engineer for PowerHA at Fortra, takes a break from coding to answer some important questions about PowerHA.

Blog

What Does Db2 Mirror for i Mean for Me?

By Tom Huntington on Wed, 07/10/2019

Take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of IBM’s Db2 Mirror for i and determine how Fortra solutions complement this tool and can further enhance your experience.

Article

IBM i 7.4 Operating System Upgrade Overview

By Tom Huntington on Fri, 07/05/2019

Let’s face it—upgrading your operating system is a big project. But believe it or not, the whole process boils down to just two steps: planning and backing up!

Blog

Standing the Test of Time: IBM i on POWER9

By Tom Huntington on Fri, 07/05/2019

The IBM i operating system is proven technology that has stood the test of time since the early days of the System/38 and AS/400 and on through to POWER9. Know the business benefits.

Datasheet

Robot Schedule Enterprise

Discover error-free scheduling with the most advanced IBM i job scheduler, and get industrial-strength scheduling across your IBM i-centric enterprise with Robot Schedule Enterprise.

Datasheet

Robot Replay

Robot Replay automates interactive jobs, including FTP processes. Use it to create Replay objects that mimic interactive processes—processes that you can execute automatically and unattended using Robot Schedule.

Case Study

Meissner Manufacturing Uses Sequel to Filter the Data that Matters

Article

Three Tactics to Optimize Your IBM i Disk Space

By Chuck Losinski on Tue, 06/18/2019

Don’t wait for a critical iSeries storage issue to catch you off-guard. Instead, follow these top three tips for using Robot Space to manage your disk space automatically.