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What Is NVMe?

By Randy Watson on Thu, 04/01/2021

NVMe is a communications interface plus high-performance protocol for accessing non-volatile memory. Learn more here.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Case for Storage Area Networks (SAN)

By Tom Huntington on Tue, 03/03/2020

Using storage area networks or SAN for virtualization and dynamic allocation of system resources can lower the total cost of ownership of disk and improve flexibility for backups and more. Here’s how.

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Big Data? BIG DEAL!

By Kurt Thomas on Tue, 08/30/2016

With the dawn of the big data era upon us, what can IBM i systems administrators expect in terms of the demands that will be placed upon them and what kind of resources will be required to cope? Find out what the managed services industry can teach us today about what the future holds for us tomorrow.

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User Interfaces: GUI vs. WUI

By Tom Huntington on Tue, 08/16/2016

You might be asking yourself, “What’s a WUI?” At Robot, WUI stands for web user interface, and we think it has some big benefits that are giving the GUI a run for its money.

Case Study

For Centralized Data Processing, KeHE Relies on Fortra

As the nation’s leading distributor of natural, organic, specialty, ethnic, and gourmet food products, KeHE Distributors has helped thousands of retailers—from the smallest independent stores to the largest supermarket chains—meet the constantly growing demand for products that help people to live well. John Kinnaird is the National Operating Center Manager responsible for supporting both hardware...