Blog
7 Misconceptions About Automation
By Chuck Losinski on Tue, 03/31/2020
Don’t let fear of the unknown decide your fate. Familiarize yourself with the facts about automation before you spend another minute on manual AS400 operations.
Blog
Five Tips for the Automation Journey
By Tom Huntington on Tue, 03/31/2020
Here are five tips from Tom Huntington on how best to move your IBM i automation project along the path to success.
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.
Blog
Common Excuses for Not Automating
By Tom Huntington on Tue, 03/31/2020
Whether it’s staffing, budget, or complexity, we’ve heard all the excuses to forgo automation. The next time you hear—or find yourself making—an excuse, have the response ready.
On-Demand Webinar
20 Hidden Gems of Db2 for i
This webinar shares some of the best-kept secrets in Db2 for i and will help make sure you're using it to its full potential.
On-Demand Webinar
Is the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) the Next GDPR and Why Should I Care?
In this session, you’ll learn why most organizations—not just those in California—are affected by the CCPA and what it means for IT pros.
On-Demand Webinar
Security Best Practices for the IBM i Administrator
Tue, 01/28/2020
During this webinar, you'll see a checklist of tasks that you can follow and actions you can take to ensure that you are following the best practices for security on your IBM i.
Press Release
HelpSystems (now Fortra) Makes It Easier to Identify Security Events on IBM i
Fortra today announced the latest release of Powertech SIEM Agent for IBM i. The new version provides enhanced flexibility to meet the demands of increasingly complex IT environments.
On-Demand Webinar
A CISO’s Take on IBM i Security
By Robin Tatam
In this webinar, IBM i security expert Robin Tatam focuses on helping you change perceptions of IBM i at your organization and getting what you need from your management team.
On-Demand Webinar
The Business Intelligence Boom
Business intelligence adoption is on the rise. And it’s time to modernize. Make 2020 the year you finally see your data clearly, quickly, and securely with Sequel webinar.
Article
Too Many Job Schedulers, Not Enough Substance
By Tom Huntington on Wed, 11/20/2019
How many separate job schedulers are you juggling? Don’t let your important processing into a scheduling circus. Stick with a single, sophisticated solution.
Article
Lessons Learned from IBM's Native Scheduler
By Chuck Losinski on Wed, 11/20/2019
Your shop runs more than 30 jobs each day. Your jobs must communicate across IBM i and another OS. You need to monitor them and generate reports for audits or SLAs. Do your existing job schedulers really meet your needs?
Article
Why Should Developers Care About Workload Automation?
By Tom Huntington on Wed, 11/20/2019
Developers, don’t let late-night distress calls from the NOC disrupt your sleep. Workload automation software is not just for operators any more.
Article
Built-in Commands Make Your Enterprise Scheduling Environment Even More Robust
By Chuck Losinski on Wed, 11/20/2019
Looking for better ways to integrate your Windows, AIX/UNIX, and Linux environments with the Robot Schedule scheduling system? Robot Schedule Enterprise commands can enhance your integration experience.
Compliance Monitor Comparison Checklist
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
• Installation and Planning
• Compliance Monitoring, Auditing, and Reporting
• Internal Application Security and Setup Options
• Automatic, Batch, and Manual Assessment Availability
Today's security requirements can overwhelm even the most organized IT department. Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Payment Card Industry (PCI) auditors demand proof of compliance on critical systems.
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Blog
Protecting AIX Servers Against Malware Threats
By Bob Erdman on Thu, 11/07/2019
Find out what security challenges AIX servers face, and what can be done to overcome them.
On-Demand Webinar
AS/400 Security in an IBM i World
By Robin Tatam
Learn why outdated security implementations put IBM i organizations in danger and how you can minimize the risks.
On-Demand Webinar
How to Use BI for Better Invoicing on IBM i
When Meissner Mfg. needed a better way to streamline their accounts receivable, they turned to Sequel and have been thrilled with its impact. Join this webinar to hear our conversation with Meissner Mfg. on how they saved 100+ hours a month with better business intelligence on IBM i with Sequel.