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5th Annual IBM AIX Community Survey Findings
The AIX Community Survey, now in its fifth consecutive year, goes in-depth with IT teams to gain a unique perspective into how this platform is being used today and how teams envision using it in the future. Over the years, the respondents of the survey have expanded to include a variety of industries, geographies, and titles within IT.
More than 100 IT professionals in North America, EMEA, and APAC participated in this year’s survey, and this input enables all of us to understand the role of AIX with new clarity.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mobile Dashboards for IBM i Monitoring
By Chuck Losinski on Wed, 08/07/2019
Robot Console leverages the power of Fortra' dashboards containing browser access! Mobile-friendly dashboards allow you to combine key message summary and resource status data into a single, intuitive view. Read on to learn more.
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How to Control Your Data and Stay Compliant with Robotic Process Automation
By Pat Cameron
Data security is a top concern for modern businesses when choosing any new software. It’s critical to ensure your data will be kept safe and within compliance regulations when choosing vendors. Automate is a robotic process automation (RPA) solution that lets you automate your most repetitive tasks to make your life easier and more efficient without leaving you vulnerable.
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Powertech Exit Point Manager for IBM i
Protect your organization from the high cost and negative publicity of security breaches by tracking, monitoring, and controlling access to your data with Powertech Exit Point Manager for IBM i. Schedule a demo today.
Your Greatest Threat May Come from Within
In the age of HIPAA, SOX, and PCI, every company needs a security policy that controls data access for users. In...
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Managing Your IBM i Audit Data
By Robin Tatam on Wed, 08/01/2018
Let’s face it; system administration remains a largely thankless task. From scheduling jobs to balancing workloads to answering messages in QSYSOPR, administrators and operators work diligently behind the scenes to ensure that IBM i servers are available to run mission-critical applications.
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Meeting GDPR Compliance with Robotic Process Automation
The GDPR impacts any organization that collects and processes the data of European residents. If you’re affected, now’s the time to kick compliance into motion!
The GDPR takes effect on May 25, 2018. Organizations worldwide need to prepare for compliance—or face severe fines and penalties if regulation requirements aren’t achieved.
Listen to this webinar to boost your...
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The Secret to Speedy Remediation
Learn how to cut your remediation time from hours to minutes thanks to an integration between two Fortra products, Intermapper and Automate.
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Could Ransomware Like WannaCry Hit IBM i?
By Robin Tatam on Thu, 01/04/2018
Security expert Robin Tatam explains how WannaCry and similar ransomware can affect the unique IBM i operating system.
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Fix Failed Equipment with Network Automation
Network monitoring is only half the answer. Find out how to automatically fix failures, spikes, or slowdowns when you leverage the power of automation.
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How to Get Started with NIST 800-171 Compliance
By Kevin Jackson on Fri, 09/22/2017
Are you ready to report your NIST 800-171 compliance status by the end of the year? If you do business with the federal government, you need to comply with SP NIST 800-171 by the end of the year. Now is the time to implement your compliance plan.
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Intermapper vs. NetBrain: How Do They Stack Up?
By Kevin Jackson on Fri, 05/26/2017
You’ll find multiple tools that do network mapping, monitoring, and automation. Intermapper and NetBrain are two of them. Find out what they do and how to choose the right one for you.
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Speedy Network Remediation with Intermapper and Automate
By Kevin Jackson on Thu, 03/30/2017
Learn how to cut your remediation time from hours to minutes thanks to a seamless interface between two Fortra products, Intermapper and Automate.
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How Exit Programs Make the Greatest Impact on IBM i Security
By Robin Tatam on Tue, 03/28/2017
What do exit points have to do with cybersecurity? How do exit programs work? Robin Tatam provides a clear explanation in this video.
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The Top 11 Network Automation Examples
By Kevin Jackson on Mon, 03/27/2017
As your network grows in size and complexity, automation can free up network administrators from repetitive, manual tasks to focus on more strategic, fulfilling projects.
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How DR Compliance Requirements Impact HA Decisions
By Tom Huntington on Wed, 03/01/2017
Disaster recovery requirements are part of the geographic and industry regulations that affect our organizations. Having the right solutions in place can help to avoid penalties and make audits go smoothly. Read on to create a complete compliance toolkit.