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Looking to elevate your IBM i knowledge & skills? Look no further, Ariadne Software is thrilled to announce an exclusive offer just for you!
Get Ready to Supercharge Your IBM i Knowledge with CoolSpools!
From April 2024, for a limited time only, when you purchase either a CoolSpools Suite or CoolSpools Converter licence, you’ll benefit from i-UG membership for an entire year.
i-UG is the largest IBM i user group in the UK and it offers members the opportunity to keep up to date with IBM thinking and to connect with a thriving community of IBM i experts.
Here’s what you get:
Enhance your IBM i environment with CoolSpools, our powerful spool file converter and data management software and enjoy the bonus of i-UG membership:
i-UG Company Membership
Receive this 12-month membership when you purchase a new CoolSpools Suite licence. Company Membership enables up to 3 individuals from the same company to join the User Group.
i-UG Individual Membership
Receive this 12-month membership when you purchase a new CoolSpools Converter licence. Individual Membership enables 1 individual to join the User Group.
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But hurry, this offer won’t last forever!
Ready to seize the opportunity? Contact us today to learn more and unlock your membership. Don’t miss out on this amazing deal, which ends October 31st 2024.
CoolSpools Features
- Automated conversion, distribution and management of IBM i spool files.
- Save spool files from IBM i to any source.
- Convert IBM Spool Files to PDF, Excel, XML, CSV, HTML, TIFF & RTF.
- Split spool files into multiple documents.
- Extract data from your IBM i database as Excel files.
- Import data from Excel to your IBM i database.
- Merge or combine PDFs and Excel files to create sophisticated reports.
- Add logos and images to give your files branding.
- Send data via email from your IBM i using a simple command or an API.
- Generate XML documents, schemas and stylesheets from IBM i.
- Interface your IBM i data into third-party systems.
- Underpin your efforts to modernize iSeries, AS/400 systems.
CoolSpools Suite
CoolSpools Suite is the complete collection of modules, including; Converter, Email, Database and Admin. CoolSpools Suite comes at a discount compared to purchasing each module individually.
CoolSpools for IBM i (AS400) gives you the power to convert spooled files and database files to physical file formats, including PDF, Excel, CSV, and XML. The software helps users move away from paper-based reports. It also saves time and money by automating the distribution of essential information in electronic formats, including via email.
Explore CoolSpools modules
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CoolSpools Converter
- Convert spool files to PDF, Excel, XML, CSV, HTML, TIFF & RTF.
- Converts IBM i, iSeries / AS400 files.
- Splits spool files into multiple documents.
- Merges or combines PDFs and Excel files.
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CoolSpools Email
- Send emails from your IBM i using a simple command or an API.
- Automate spool files sent via email.
- Support for multiple attachments.
- Support for long file names.
Case Study:
Renshaw Foods
How J F Renshaw (a major UK food manufacturer) used CoolSpools to connect their AS400 to Microsoft Office 365 – without the headache of using IBM’s SMTP server.
With the migration from AS400 to Microsoft Office 365 at the heart of their new IT strategy, Renshaw planned to replace Lotus Notes with Microsoft Exchange. But there was a problem: without Lotus Notes, they would need to set up another mail server on the AS400 to distribute those vital daily reports via Office 365. And IBM’s SMTP engine is highly complex to configure and troubleshoot.
Download the case study to learn how Renshaw was able to solve their Office 365 implementation with AS400.
Case Study:
Migrating from AS400 to SAP
How a major automotive manufacturer used CoolSpools to migrate from IBM AS400 to SAP Business One
The client used a bespoke management system on their IBM i to control parts stock inventory and ordering processes, with basic online access for dealerships. The viability of this legacy system was uncertain, with concerns over performance, functionality, cybersecurity, and long-term support. When modernization of their online parts portal became a priority, the company identified SAP Business One as the solution. But AS/400 to SAP migration can be a complex and laborious process, especially when it involves huge data volumes.
Case Study:
Using AS400 report modernisation to enable remote working
Kelly Spicers buck the trend: a story of business growth in testing times.
With lockdown looming, Kelly Spicers (a major independent paper and packaging distribution company) turned to CoolSpools to ensure business continuity by switching to remote production. Fast. By using CoolSpools Kelly Spicers were able to automate production and stock management routines that would otherwise demand on-site working.
![Workflow automation for IBM i](https://coolspools.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/workflow-automation-IBM-i.png)
IBM i report management and workflow automation.
With CoolSpools from Ariadne Software, users can transform data from IBM i databases into highly detailed reports. CoolSpools can create reports in Excel, PDF, HTML, Text or dynamic XML formats. Users can also automate data transformation and distribution workflows, acting as an IBM i Excel add-in. Reporting tasks that have traditionally taken hours can now be performed in seconds and scheduled with our innovative workflow automation tools.
CoolSpools lets technicians automate data export into physical report templates, including branding and images. CoolSpools can also automate data exchange from one system to another and output essential reports in machine-readable formats via XML for more dynamic reporting in mobile apps, third party systems, and portals.
Simplifying AS/400 application modernisation
For those seeking to modernise their AS/400 applications from green screen to more human-friendly formats, CoolSpools offers a great way to achieve creative reporting from raw data. The CoolSpools XML toolkit means that your data can be quickly output and presented in multiple formats to suit your application and reporting needs.
Ariadne Software also provides comprehensive support, advice, training and managed services from highly experienced and qualified IBM technicians. We can also help you identify the best ways to access and extract your data.
![IBM report modernisation](https://coolspools.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/report-modernization.png)
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AS/400 digital transformation, managed in-house.
CoolSpools lets existing IBM technicians take control of data reporting and distribution. They will immediately be able to generate highly detailed reports from IBM systems to meet the evolving demands of business owners, partners and third-party systems.
IBM data extraction, transformation and distribution have never been easier. With CoolSpools, you won’t need external contractors to implement your data management goals. Ariadne Software also provides comprehensive support, advice, training and managed services from highly experienced and qualified IBM technicians. We can also help you identify the best ways to access and extract your data.
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