Fortra's JAMS Scheduler Alternatives

Go beyond the simple, limited functionality of JAMS Enterprise Job Scheduler. Orchestrate any application, service or server with Redwood’s workload automation software.

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Low-Code, Cross-Platform Scheduling Software

  • Low-code, Cross-platform Scheduling Software

  • Automate Anything, Anywhere

  • Resilient, Cloud-native Orchestration

  • Data Security Made Simple

Low-Code, Cross-Platform Scheduling Software

Seamlessly manage dependencies and integrate on-premises data centers, OS activity, API adapters and cloud providers (AWS, Azure, VMware, Google Cloud). Automate repetitive tasks with Redwood’s no-code process steps, sequences, calendars and more.

  • Run processes in response to real-time events, files, data or messages for time-critical applications
  • Add customizable preconditions and branching paths based on status to build exception-handling into your processes
  • Schedule across multiple time zones and daylight savings rules, create patterns from any dates or time windows or use perpetual calendars that don’t require updating
  • Guarantee performance of reporting processes with predictive SLA monitoring, alerts and notifications through SMS, email, apps and more

Automate Anything, Anywhere

Add as many endpoints and environments as you need without worrying about extra costs or budget restrictions. RunMyJobs by Redwood is designed to expand as DevOps adapts to new business requirements.

  • IT Operations: Automate IT processes across on-premises and multi-cloud environments, operating system activity, batch jobs and web API interactions
  • Managed File Transfers: Move, copy and manage millions of files per month across Amazon S3, Azure Storage, Google Cloud Storage and more
  • Data Center Infrastructure: Coordinate resource management applications in hybrid environments, automate virtualization and run common OS and database tasks
  • Business Processes: Orchestrate data workflows, real-time dashboards, big data, ERP ecosystems (SAP, Oracle), finance and more
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Gartner® 2024 Magic Quadrant™ for SOAP

Gartner has named Redwood as a Leader positioned furthest in Completeness of Vision in the newly released Magic Quadrant for Service Orchestration and Automation Platforms (SOAPs).

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Redwood delivers a huge competitive advantage. We operate in a highly competitive market with very demanding customers who expect prompt delivery. We try to achieve 100% next-day order fulfillment, and Redwood plays a large part in helping us achieve this.

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Resilient, Cloud-Native Orchestration

Redwood offers the only workload management software built for SaaS scalability and hybrid cloud environments. Eliminate the hassle of hosting, deploying and maintaining your multi-cloud management solution.

  • Single-tenant cloud architecture with zero-effort maintenance and guaranteed 99.95% uptime
  • Easily set flexible load balancing and process priorities across applications to eliminate bottlenecks and downtime
  • Configure virtual servers and run scripts (SQL, PowerShell, command line and more) with lightweight, self-updating agents for Windows, Linux, UNIX, AIX, HPUX, macOS, OpenVMS and Solaris
  • Real-time metric overviews and dashboards with alerts and SLA notifications that enable teams to resolve issues and respond to outages before they impact performance

Data Security Made Simple

  • Access SAP, Oracle, AS/400, VMS and other applications and web services directly through TLS 1.3 encrypted, agentless connections
  • Use built-in authentication or SSO/SAML 2.0+ integration such as Okta, Ping Identity, PingFederate, or Microsoft Azure AD
  • Establish a comprehensive audit trail for all process and user activity and enforce business rules across the enterprise
  • Rely on Redwood’s ISO 27001, SOC 2 and CSA STAR Level 1 certifications, best-in-class SaaS security policies and regular penetration tests

Support And Services

We’ve successfully moved customers away from legacy job scheduling systems from JAMS, Autosys, Control-M, IBM, ActiveBatch Workload Automation and Tidal for nearly three decades.

  • 24×5 Support: Redwood’s in-house automation experts provide 24×5 support for all issues as well as 24×7 SEV-1 support and are ready to assist and resolve issues quickly
  • Migration And Onboarding: Our team members ensure a smooth, safe and fast transition using a proven methodology that streamlines migration
  • Consulting And Services: We can help implement best practices, perform health checks and advise on how to boost your ROI
  • Redwood University: Develop and extend your skills and expertise with on-demand training that matches your role and level of experience

Frequently Asked Questions

What does JAMS Scheduler do?

JAMS Scheduler is an automated job management tool that provides scheduling and monitoring capabilities for batch processes executed in the JAMS environment. JAMS was originally developed in 1985 by MVP Systems Software before being purchased by HelpSystems in 2018. JAMS installations can be complex and the software is known to have a heavy footprint. As a result, many organizations have shifted towards cloud-based or cloud-native workload automation solutions such as Redwood. See what you can achieve with Redwood. See what you can achieve with Redwood.

What are good JAMS Scheduler alternatives?

JAMS Scheduler offers limited capabilities and often requires specialization in its proprietary scripting language. Workload automation and enterprise job schedulers such as Redwood are often seen as favorable alternatives. Redwood is a cloud-native automation platform that enables users to easily assemble end-to-end processes across on-premises and cloud-based systems. Learn how Redwood's low-code workload automation tool simplifies deployment of powerful automation.See what you can achieve with Redwood.

Is it easy to migrate to a JAMS Scheduler alternative?

Yes, many workload automation vendors make it easy to migrate to their solutions. For example, Redwood uses a fine-tuned methodology to streamline migrations, with team members working alongside customers to ensure a smooth onboarding. Onboarding is often supplemented with additional services such as 24/7 in-house support, periodic health checks to maintain system health and to proactively address future issues, as well as on-demand training courses to make sure IT teams can expand their skills and expertise in order to meet new business challenges. See what you can achieve with Redwood. See what you can achieve with Redwood.

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