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Fortra's Automate: Expert Services

Summary Fortra offers Expert Services to its Automate customers. A Fortra automation consultant will partner with your team and provide several services related to the Automate solution, including but not limited to: Expert Advice: Assist and advise on configuration changes in the customer environment. Mentoring and Training: Provide one-to-one customized training on product features to strengthen...
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What is IT Process Automation? How to Build a More Resilient IT Department

As IT environments grow increasingly complex—and budgets and staff resources shrink—IT teams everywhere are looking for ways to fill the gaps. And they’re turning to IT process automation software. In fact, per Fortra’s recent IT automation survey , 72 percent of users say they’re looking to expand automation within the next year. Curious how your IT department can utilize a process automation...
Article

The Importance of VIOS

VIOS is considered a standard in organizations running IBM i, AIX, and Linux workloads. But don’t put your business at risk by letting it run unchecked. Learn five areas you must be monitoring.
Guide

Enterprise Automation: The Holistic Guide

Enterprise IT automation that leverages a strategic approach helps manage diverse automation tools and solutions holistically. Learn more about the key principles to embrace for holistic enterprise IT automation.
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Robot Monitor Product Overview and Demonstration

Watch this recording to get an overview of Robot Monitor’s key features – including SQL monitoring, customization to workloads, and the ability to create your own SQL-based monitor – as well as an inside look at how to operate Robot Monitor and customize its outputs to your liking.
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Low Code vs. No Code Automation

All automation tools are not created equal. Some require great technical skills to build and manage automation, leaving many business users unable to reap the benefits of this advanced technology. However, there are tools and solutions that enable anybody to set up automated workflows that boost productivity and save time. These no-code and low-code tools bring automation to everyone—no matter...
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How to Automate Login to a Website and Download a File

If you're a developer, scripting automations like webpage logins and file downloads can be fun. But most business users don't have the time or skill for such an undertaking. Learn how robotic process automation (RPA) offers an alternative to scripting and makes it easy to automate login to a website and download a file.
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Hyperautomation: The Next Big Thing in Automation?

Hyperautomation has quickly emerged as a hot topic in the automation space. And research firm Gartner agrees—identifying it as one of the top 10 strategic technology trends. But is it worthwhile to add to your digital transformation strategy or a flash in the pan? Join Fortra’s automation experts for a panel discussion on hyperautomation and how it’s more than just a trend—it’s a discipline. In...
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Workload Automation (WLA) vs. Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Automation remains a popular technology for businesses of all kinds. Within the realm of automation, there are a lot of acronyms representing different tools and approaches—two of the most common are workload automation (WLA) and robotic process automation (RPA). As you plan your strategy, it’s important to understand the differences of workload automation vs. robotic process automation. Both have...
Article

The IT Automation Survey

Companies continue to embrace digital transformation to navigate the post-pandemic climate. From economic uncertainties to an ever-shifting job market, IT automation tools are helping organizations meet the moment. And as automation solutions - and strategies - have evolved, we wanted to take the pulse of our users and get a snapshot of the state of IT automation and what’s top of mind as they...
Guide

The Citizen Developers Guide to Automation 

Citizen Developers: A New Frontier in Efficiency With IT teams stretched thin, and the availability of low-to-no-code tools, organizations around the globe have seen an increase in employees outside the IT department automating routine tasks and applications. Called citizen developers, these non-technical resources can add significant business value as they seek to automate routine tasks and...