Press Release
HelpSystems (now Fortra) Gains New Data Warehouse Management Capabilities with Acquisition of IBM ShowCase Software
Fortra, a world leader in systems and network management, security, and business intelligence software, announced today the completion of its acquisition of the ShowCase business intelligence software portfolio from IBM.
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HelpSystems (now Fortra) Adds Document Lifecycle Management to its IT Automation Portfolio with Acquisition of RJS Software
The RJS suite of products helps companies go paperless and efficiently manage the lifecycle of documents and data across multiple platforms, on-premise or in the cloud.
Press Release
HelpSystems (now Fortra) Expands its Business Process Automation Offerings with Acquisition of Network Automation, Inc.
With this acquisition, Fortra offers one of the industry's most comprehensive IT and business process automation portfolios with virtual and cloud-based technology, as well as a broad set of application integrations.
Press Release
H.I.G. Capital to Acquire HelpSystems, LLC (now Fortra, LLC)
H.I.G. Capital, LLC ("H.I.G."), a leading global private equity investment firm with $19 billion under management, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Fortra, LLC (“HelpSystems”, or the “Company”). The completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory and anti-trust approval.
Press Release
Fortra Provides Penetration Testing for IBM i
Penetration testing helps businesses uncover security vulnerabilities and meet the new PCI DSS requirements.
Blog
Why Go Paperless?
Thu, 07/28/2016
Find out how going paperless reduces risk and costs at organizations everywhere.
Blog
Say Goodbye to Document Mismanagement
Thu, 07/28/2016
We write a lot on this blog about document management, but this time we wanted to share a graphic illustrating the struggles that some companies and individuals still face in their processes. Can you see yourself (or your company) in any of these stats? If so, let us help you find a solution! With RJS, your company can digitize documents and electronically store your files, while creating a...
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Top 10 Technologies to Better Service Vendors, Employees and Customers
By Richard Schoen on Thu, 07/28/2016
Optimize your productivity with tools for workflows, process management, documents, and forms. Here are the top 10 areas to focus on as you aim to make your business more efficient.
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Avoiding Security Threats with Digital Document Management
By Greg J. Schmidt on Wed, 07/27/2016
Paper-based document management leaves your critical business information susceptible to damage, loss, theft, or human error. Learn how digital document management keeps your data secure.
Blog
Three Factors for Growth with Organizational Technology
Wed, 07/27/2016
Learn the three key factors involved with an organization's technological growth and how to overcome the challenges of implementing new technology amidst workplace resistance.
Blog
3 Ways Digital Document Management Helps Financial Institutions
Wed, 07/27/2016
Secure document management is an important consideration for any business, but for financial instutions in particular, keeping data secure is critical to keeping business running smoothly and clients happy. Learn how digital document management gives financial instutions the competitive edge they need to succeed.
Blog
Document Automation: The Best of Both Worlds
Wed, 07/27/2016
Using automation software with your existing document management solution can further streamline complicated or redundant business processes and maximize productivity across your company.
Blog
Moving Documents Between IFS Folders
Mon, 06/27/2016
Because Webdocs maintains a separation between its internal file structure and the operating system’s, you can organize documents for your users in one manner, while organizing them on the IFS in an entirely different manner. This article takes you through the steps of reorganizing the folder structure on the IFS.
Article
Considerations For Securing NFS Shares For Use With Webdocs iSeries
Mon, 06/27/2016
NFS has long had a tentative relationship to security. As with its cousin, CIFS/SMB (more commonly know as Windows File Sharing), security was not an area of primary focus. The elements of security that exist are significant, but they are nontrivial to implement, particularly across operating systems and with third-party applications.
Article
Robot Best Practices
By Tom Huntington on Mon, 06/27/2016
Wondering about best practices for automating your IBM i processes with Robot systems management solutions? Take a look at this list and get off to a good start.
Blog
The 9 Server Sprawl Questions You Need to Ask
Mon, 06/27/2016
For budding companies, server sprawl may be just one of many growing pains—a temporary inconvenience for a greater good. But if you’re struggling to complete processes on time, stalling with the auditors, and jumping from server to server whenever an error occurs, it’s time to ask the tough questions.
Article
Is the i Ready for the Three Vs of Big Data?
By Tom Huntington on Mon, 06/27/2016
The three Vs of big data are volume, velocity, and variety, but in order derive value from big data, IT departments need tools to store massive amounts of data (volume) and make sure it is always available for quick analysis (velocity).
Blog
Tips and Advice for Going Paperless in the Office
Mon, 06/27/2016
The dream of taking your company into a completely paperless world may feel daunting. But there are little things that can assist you in taking that big step toward your paperless goals, all while saving your business money and helping the environment. So where do you start?