Guide
6 Recommendations for Smarter Spooled File Processing on your IBM i
Learn how to improve the flow of essential information around your organization, save costs, and free up your time.
Guide
Download “How IT Professionals Can Navigate PCI DSS Compliance” Guide
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) applies to every organization that processes credit or debit card information. This includes merchants and third-party service providers that store, process, or transmit credit card data.
The launch of PCI DSS helped expose serious security shortcomings, failures to follow security best...
Blog
“Confessions” of a CIO: How to Tackle the Toughest Business Challenges
Tue, 08/16/2016
A new book on CIOs should put ‘the cat among the pigeons’ and create some interesting debate amongst IT professionals, particularly about risk taking and tough management decisions.
Press Release
HelpSystems (now Fortra) Fills Encryption Gap With Linoma Buy
Despite all the IBM i security vendors that Fortra has bought over the years--and there have been at least five of them--the company has lacked one key security capability valued by enterprises: encryption.
Article
How to Use the SEQUEL ViewPoint Repository to Your Advantage
Mon, 06/27/2016
With the new SEQUEL ViewPoint repository, it’s easier than ever to manage, find, and run your SEQUEL objects. Learn more about the benefits of the repository.
Guide
Request a Live Advanced Reporting Suite Demonstration
See for yourself how Advanced Reporting Suite automates performance reporting for managed service providers (MSPs), making it easy to prove your value to customers. Our team of software experts would love to discuss what you’re looking for and show you what Advanced Reporting Suite can do.
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Article
Automate 7 Task Builder in Depth
Wed, 04/06/2016
Automate 7 Task Builder now supports multiple tasks within one Task Builder instance. While this has the obvious benefit of increasing the ease of use of editing and creating multiple tasks in one place we've taken it a step further and implemented a feature that many have asked for:
Article
How to Automate Backup & Restore Processes in Automate
Sun, 02/28/2016
In this article we will take a look at the importance of backing up Automate data in order to prevent data loss. We will also learn how to go about backing up remote Automate installations, performing automated backups and achieving data recovery in case data loss occurs despite the best of our efforts and precautions.
Article
Sample Workflows: SQL Query DB & FTP Upload Excel Report and SharePoint, Excel, Access Automation
Fri, 02/26/2016
Making sure data can be processed and delivered properly is a critical part of many organizations. And with the different types of applications and platforms we work with, it’s essential that we deliver data in a compatible format in the most efficient way.
Article
Windows Azure Automation
Thu, 02/25/2016
Cloud computing, cloud storage, cloud database…we all have heard about the “cloud.” Cloud computing has gained tremendous visibility in recent years. According to research firm, Gartner, “By 2012, 80% of Fortune 1000 enterprises will be using some cloud computing services, 20% of business will own no IT assets.” In addition, small businesses are attracted to the small startup...
Article
Benefits of Web Server Management Console
Thu, 02/18/2016
Just like the desktop version of SMC, the Web SMC is a web-based interface for centralized management and administration, and allows you to graphically manage all elements of the Automate BPA Server including workflows, the Repository, users and agents. You can also access reports and calendars as well as configuring system settings and options.
Article
Using the Dashboard to Drive Your Business Performance
Thu, 02/11/2016
Today’s growing information and communication technology is altering how companies operate and move forward in a global environment. Because of the real-time nature of information being transmitted, organizations need a way to easily track up-to-the minute performance and operational statistics in order to make effective business decisions more rapidly.
Article
Working with Agent Groups in BPA Server
Wed, 02/10/2016
An Agent Group is a distinct Automate BPA Server object that contains one or more Agents within a logical group. They can be used as workflow objects in place of individual Agents to distribute conditions and tasks to multiple machines across an enterprise. The use of Agent Groups can be more convenient in situations where multiple agents need to be selected for automated...
Case Study
Halcyon Improves JD Edwards System Scalability and Manageability for ERP Suites
Halcyon delivers alerts about any issues that arise on IBM i-based systems and the JD Edwards processes running on it. This allows ERP Suites administrators to manage systems by exception, rather than having to monitor them continuously.
Case Study
Halcyon Enables Business Growth by Increasing IT Productivity at Ahli United Bank
Ahli United Bank (AUB) is the largest publicly traded commercial lender in Bahrain. With a network of subsidiaries and associated companies, it provides a range of award-winning retail, private and corporate banking, treasury, investment, and wealth management services.
Case Study
Halcyon Helps IBM i Support at Tyco Electronics Stay Connected to Their System
For the Australian and New Zealand arm of Tyco Electronics, the reliability of its IBM i-based ERP software is fundamental to business efficiency. The challenge, though, is for a relatively lean IBM i support team to provide around-the-clock support to ensure 24-hour uptime.
Case Study
Halcyon Makes IBM i Admins and Infor M3 Users Happy at Quiksilver International
When it comes to IT management, there’s a commitment to excellence that underpins the highest levels of business efficiency and undisputed customer loyalty. So, when it came time to select a systems monitoring and management solution for Quiksilver International’s IBM i-based Infor M3 ERP software, it was Halcyon that emerged the clear winner.
Case Study
SunGard Public Sector Uses Halcyon's Operation Center
Halcyon’s Operations Center Suite enabled SunGard Public Sector to use an intuitive tool to automatically handle the vast majority of alerts arising from the monitoring solution, with business-critical alerts sent to a technician trained to immediately deal with systems issues.