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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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IASPs: What They Are and Why You Need Them on IBM i

By Chuck Losinski on Fri, 10/16/2020

IBM i expert Chuck Stupca and Chuck Losinski presented an engaging webinar about the unique characteristics of IASPs and how application data can be seamlessly migrated to optimize system processes.

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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 Difference Between BPA and Job Scheduling and When You Need Both

Thu, 02/27/2020

BPA and job scheduling aren't mutually exclusive. In fact, an enterprise may use a job scheduler to support its wider BPA strategy.

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The Efficiency Perks of Cloud Automation

Fri, 02/15/2019

Whether you’ve got a full cloud presence already built or are evaluating how to begin, learn more about the benefits of cloud automation.

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The Four Stages of Enterprise Automation: Where Are You in the Automation Journey?

Thu, 10/18/2018

Workload automation technology is becoming increasingly sophisticated, but many businesses still haven’t automated to their full potential. Here's how to get there.

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Get the Robotic Process Automation Toolkit

Mon, 01/29/2018

The Robotic Process Automation Toolkit is designed to help you craft an automation strategy and build your automation center of excellence. Use these robotic process automation tools and resources to calculate ROI, optimize automated workflows, and more.

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Bringing Development and Operations Together for Successful DevOps

Mon, 01/08/2018

DevOps is about close collaboration between development and operations. Learn how to facilitate DevOps in a way that benefits your business.

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How Automation Widened the Processing Window at Heartland Financial

By Chuck Losinski on Tue, 08/22/2017

IT process automation software helps Heartland Financial do processing for nine different banks in a narrow timeframe. Listen the audio Q&A!

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New Trends in Workload Automation

Fri, 03/31/2017

Because IT enables competitive advantage, workload automation has had to evolve from simple job scheduling on a few mainframes to broader processes that incorporate many platforms and applications.

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Debunking the Top 3 Workload Automation Myths

Thu, 03/30/2017

There are a lot of rumors out there about workload automation. Fortunately, thanks to 30+ years of job scheduling experience at Fortra, we can help you separate fact from fiction.

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Automation: What tasks are better left to people?

Thu, 03/30/2017

At Fortra, we talk a lot about the advantages of workload automation. But are there tasks that shouldn't be automated?

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How to Achieve Enterprise Visibility in Today's Virtual World

Thu, 03/30/2017

Job schedulers automate IT processes, which not only adds visibility for IT administrators, but ensures that all background activities—ones that do not necessarily need manual interaction—are carried out on schedule.

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Perspectives on IT Outages: What Do They Mean For Your Business?

Thu, 03/30/2017

Reliable uptime is key for ensuring smooth business processing and quality customer relationships. What are the specific organizational and technical repercussions of downtime and extreme IT outages?

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Top 5 Reasons Custom Scripts are Putting Your Business at Risk

By Steve Brasen on Thu, 03/30/2017

Scripting provides a powerful platform to automate simple tasks, but overusing custom scripts is hazardous for your business.

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Handling Workflow Errors with an Enterprise Job Scheduler

Thu, 03/30/2017

Your workflow can be disrupted by an error at any time. The right enterprise scheduler will diagnose and deal with the problem.

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Achieving Workload Automation Goals

Thu, 03/30/2017

You've heard it before: workload automation will save you time, money, and resources. But what features does your automation software need to ensure you accomplish these goals?

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5 Simple Ways Workload Automation Helps You Provide Better Customer Service

Thu, 03/30/2017

Modern customers want fast, useful, personable service. Workload automation can help your enterprise provide it.

Realize ROI with Robot

IASPs: What They Are and Why You Need Them on IBM i

7 Misconceptions About Automation

Five Tips for the Automation Journey

Common Excuses for Not Automating

The Difference Between BPA and Job Scheduling and When You Need Both

The Efficiency Perks of Cloud Automation

The Four Stages of Enterprise Automation: Where Are You in the Automation Journey?

Get the Robotic Process Automation Toolkit

Bringing Development and Operations Together for Successful DevOps

How Automation Widened the Processing Window at Heartland Financial

New Trends in Workload Automation

Debunking the Top 3 Workload Automation Myths

Automation: What tasks are better left to people?

How to Achieve Enterprise Visibility in Today's Virtual World

Perspectives on IT Outages: What Do They Mean For Your Business?

Top 5 Reasons Custom Scripts are Putting Your Business at Risk

Handling Workflow Errors with an Enterprise Job Scheduler

Achieving Workload Automation Goals

5 Simple Ways Workload Automation Helps You Provide Better Customer Service

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