FileCatalyst Workflow

Files, even huge ones, are sent to the FileCatalyst Server using our Emmy® Award-winning file transfer acceleration technology. Your recipients then receive an email with an accelerated download link, no matter the file size 

Use FileCatalyst Workflow as your organization’s central web-based storage location where files can be accessed, shared, and configured in file areas through any web browser.

• Send files of any size at accelerated speeds with FileCatalyst Workflow
• Avoid mail server rejections when sending large attachments by using Workflow to send files as a download link within an email instead
• Protect file download links with a password, PIN, or email authentication
• View comprehensive file delivery report showing timestamps and all recipients who downloaded the files
• Set download link expiry, and/or disable links, whether they’ve already been downloaded or not
• Re-send existing download links to additional recipients
• Set email address filters, limiting which addresses may be used to receive files
• Integrate address books with auto-complete, and optionally integrate with an LDAP/Active Directory
• Receive large files from customers via a public web-based upload portal; no login is required for external parties to upload files
• Create shareable web-based File Areas for easy collaboration on large file sets; track changes to shared folders
• Send custom file upload requests; requests can be time limited and/or protected by a password
• Send files from local user disk, or files already uploaded to a File Area
• Receive large files via web portals
• Password protect submission portals or set up anonymous drop boxes for both internal and external users

Customize FileCatalyst Workflow to reflect your corporate look and feel with our easy to use templating system.

• Create customized upload forms with custom fields to accommodate almost any large file transfer workflow
• Modify look and feel using an advanced templating mechanism
• Dynamic multi-lingual support
• Pre-configured forms for submission, collaboration, and distribution workflows
• Support for both user-based (login required) and public (no account required) submission and distribution
• Deep customization options for: email templates, application language, and custom headers/footers
• Support multiple templates for different users, groups, or workflows
• FFMPEG integration to add low resolution video preview for video files
• Dynamic field data capturing and automated form field population

With a web browser being the only requirement to use FileCatalyst Workflow, there isn’t a need to install any software for end users.

• Works with any modern web browser
• No browser plugin or client application required to transfer files
• Works with most modern mobile devices
• No software installation required for basic upload/download operations*
• Works behind strict firewalls, only HTTP access required*
• Optional browser plugin with an in-line installer provides file transfer acceleration, offline transfers (web browser can be closed during transfers), ability to transfer hundreds of files with complex directory structures, checkpoint restarting, and MD5 checksum
• LDAP/Active directory integration

*without acceleration

• All file transfers default to HTTPS for basic transfers, and AES for accelerated UDP transfers
• TLS 1.2 compatibility with custom cipher definitions
• Add optional Reverse Proxy Server for DMZ to secure network connectivity
• Multiple administrative access levels
• IP filters allow black/whitelisting of specific IP addresses
• Group-based permissions
• 2-factor authentication for downloading email links
• Multiple user access levels
• Application is regularly pen-tested and follows secure development standards as per OWASP Top Ten
• Optional data encryption at rest via FileCatalyst Direct Server

• Review transaction history and data usage via a concise and easy to use dashboard, or via file transfer reports
• Deploy on-premises to fully take advantage of your existing infrastructure,
• Manage users and transactions via a secure and easy-to-use administrative interface, with multiple admin level accounts
• Full control over storage targets, email notifications, file size limits, and content filtering
• Logging of changes made by administrators
• IP Filtering for admin accounts
• Mass import/export of user accounts and address book entries
• Detailed and comprehensive admin and end user documentation, with context sensitive help pages

Automate File Transfers

• Create transfer tasks to automatically execute at set intervals. Files are sent or received based on custom settings, be it every 10 seconds or once a day
• HotFolder allows you to set your bandwidth usage around a schedule, maximizing your bandwidth when you need it
• Break jobs into subtasks with filters. Set inclusive or exclusive filters according to type, size or matched string
• Create synchronization tasks that mirror and replicate large directories over the WAN for offsite disaster recovery backups

Accelerate File Transfers

• Award Winning UDP-based file transfer acceleration
• Transfer files hundreds of times faster than with HTTP
• Guaranteed delivery with checkpoint restart
• Fine grained control of bandwidth
• No file size limits
• Transfer files with the web acceleration plugin (TransferAgent) in the background. Web browser doesn’t need to remain open during transfer.

• Perform common system management tasks via REST (manage users/groups, and configuration changes)
• Transfer files using: Java, C++, CLI
• Connected FileCatalyst Direct Servers can be connected to FileCatalyst Central for real time reporting, monitoring, and remote administration