COOLSPOOLS IS A SOFTWARE SOLUTION FROM ARIADNE SOFTWARE
About us
Ariadne Software is a worldwide provider of IBM i software solutions.
Our tools help AS400 users automate and schedule reports from their AS400 data sources in PDF, Excel, XML and other formats – as well as distribute those reports easily via email.
About CoolSpools from Ariadne Software
CoolSpools is an easy-to-use, cost-effective solution that enables the automated transfer of data and documents to employees, customers, and suppliers. It provides software solutions for the IBM i platform and converts database files and spools to Excel, PDF, and other formats, enabling you to move away from paper-based documents and save time and money.
Flexible and adaptable software for IBMi (AS400)
CoolSpools is flexible and adaptable, enabling end-users and ISVs to integrate it into their customised programs and software packages to enhance the functionality in distributing and managing data and documents.
Our customers and partner community
Many of the world’s most trusted brands have used CoolSpools software for over a decade to gain a competitive advantage. CoolSpools makes internal processes more efficient and increases productivity by automating manual processes.
Ariadne has more than 900 customers in 50+ countries, whose CoolSpools implementations span various industries, including Finance, Banking, Retail, Government, pharmaceuticals, and Manufacturing.
Our partner community comprises over 90 organisations, including; IBM resellers, software vendors, and independent consultants who each deliver unique solutions for their specific customer requirements.
Our managed services program
Our consultants, developers, and software engineers are on hand to provide data modernisation with the CoolSpools Suite of solutions. So, whether you are looking to generate a single report in PDF format – or a more complex XML integration – the CoolSpools team can help.
Our team
Based in Wilmslow, UK, Ariadne Software is a team of IBM i specialists with over 200 years of combined experience in product development and support.
We have attained IBM Advanced Business Partner status and are regularly commended by our customers for quality products and customer service.
CoolSpools Guides, FAQ’s and Documentation
FAQ: CoolSpools PTF’s for O/S V5R3 & R4
I’m running CoolSpools V6, CoolSpools PLUS, CoolSpools V5 or Slipstream V4 and am having problems…
CoolSpools for IBM i,Guides,News,Support Articles
Easy Conversion of IBM i data to Excel
Use CoolSpools to extract data from IBM i application databases to MS Excel spreadsheets.
FAQ: Giving your files meaningful names
I want to give my files a meaningful name. How can I do that?
CoolSpools go-live still on the back burner?
Ariadne Software (makers of CoolSpools) are an accredited IBM Business Partner, specialising in IBM…
CoolSpools for IBM i,Support Articles,Guides
Extract Active Job Data with IBM i SQL Services and CoolSpools
Combine IBM i SQL services with CoolSpools database to easily distribute system information, such…
FAQ: CoolSpools and IBM i OS Upgrades
I’m upgrading to IBM i V6R1M0-V7R5M0, do I need a special version?
Guide: Creating Excel files on your IBM i
Our guide to creating Excel format files on your AS/400 System I / iSeries. You need Excel format…
FAQ: Why use PDF format for IBM I (AS/400) reports?
Why should I convert a spool file to PDF to distribute my AS/400 documents?
Ariadne Software Ltd.
2 The Beeches
Beech Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5ER
United Kingdom
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CoolSpools latest Guides and Documentation
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