Learn All About Managed File TransferMany organizations, in industries from healthcare, to banking and finance, to insurance and retail, are transitioning from programming scripts and free FTP solutions to a powerful do-it-all managed file transfer solution. Read on to find out why.What is Managed File Transfer (MFT)?Managed file transfer (MFT) is a...

Start Streamlining Now Every company needs to onboard trading partners, and the administration of that can be time-consuming, especially if you work with a lot of different trading partners, all with unique circumstances of their own. From large retailers needing to set up EDI translation with vendors, to mom and pop shops pushing...

FTPS vs. SFTPYou may have heard of FTPS and SFTP, but chances are that you may not be super familiar with them. If you haven’t had a chance to dive in deep, read on for a more in-depth look into FTPS, SFTP, and which of the two is faster.What is FTPS?FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS), or File Transfer Protocol over Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security,...

It doesn't matter if you’re a small organization, a small-to-medium-sized (SMB) business, or an enterprise: at some point, you’ll likely need to exchange a large file transfer with a trading partner, third-party vendor, or client. If you don’t know how to support a large file transfer or lack the tools to execute it properly, this may be a...

What is Operation Yellowhammer? If you are located in the United Kingdom (UK), then you may already be familiar with Operation Yellowhammer and its relationship to Brexit and the European Union (EU). For those of you that haven’t been briefed on Operation Yellowhammer and how it relates to Brexit, now is the perfect time to learn how this...

Meet your IT and compliance requirements easily with GoAnywhere MFT. GoAnywhere helps organizations and IT professionals comply with an array of strict regulations, methods, and technologies. To open a larger, clickable image, choose the "Download" option below.DOWNLOAD For more of an in-depth look into...

AS2 vs. AS4AS2 and AS4 are both popular file transfer protocols that allow businesses to exchange data securely with their business partners. However, what is the difference between them, and which of the two is better?What is AS2?AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) is a protocol specification that’s used to transmit sensitive data securely and reliably...

Is Your MFT Solution Keeping Up with Your File Transfer Requirements?With the increasing responsibilities IT professionals must juggle, including managing a myriad of daily tasks, addressing cybersecurity concerns, creating projects and business guidelines, meeting partner requests, and keeping abreast of compliance requirements, life is far too short...

Why Choose Managed File Transfer?It’s no secret that many organizations struggle to fully protect the sensitive data their employees, customers, trading partners, and third-party vendors share.Free file sharing software and scripts are both common ways of transferring files, even though they’re not necessarily the most secure, can be complex, and lack...

You know you need a managed file transfer (MFT) solution. While you see the benefit in allowing IT staff to secure and automate file transfer tasks, you also need to demonstrate the investment value to get internal buy-in. This ROI calculator can help! Not only will it show you the value of GoAnywhere MFT and how much you could save vs. your current...

7 Benefits of Using MFT for Encrypted File TransfersAt minimum, a managed file transfer (MFT) solution is a product that encompasses all aspects of inbound and outbound file transfers while using industry-standard network protocols and seamless encryption. It can automate and transfer data across your network, systems, applications, trading partners,...

Last Updated 05/03/2024Are SFTP and FTP the same? While they both transfer files, the answer to this question is ultimately, NO.Secure File Transfer Protocol or SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) and File Transfer Protocol (FTP) are NOT the same thing. SFTP, not to be confused with FTP Secure (FTPS), is a network SFTP is an extension of the 2.0 version...

There are a lot of moving pieces that go into a product evaluation. You need to navigate through the myriad of options in today's marketplace, attend vendor demonstrations, try the software in a test environment to ensure it works as expected, request pricing and consider if the quote provided fits in your budget, and finally narrow it down to...

If you’ve watched a science-fiction movie about space travel, then you’ve likely seen some version of a scene in which an astronaut reenters their ship from the outside abyss. Because the ship exists as a haven from the dangerous environment of empty space, the astronaut cannot simply open the door and stroll directly into the cockpit. To do so would...

Although we’re becoming savvier to the tricks hackers have pulled in the past, they are still working to up their game and catch us where and when we least expect it. Fortunately, there are some solid guidelines you can follow in order to keep your organization’s data from hollering "Hack Me!" at the top of its lungs. It’s important to avoid these...

Last edited on 4/25/2024 There are many file transfer protocols that organizations could use within their workflows. Some organizations may simply be looking for a way to automate their file transfers. Whether you send a dozen file transfers a week, hundreds a day, or rely on SFTP in an enterprise-fashion, to transmit millions of files per day,...

If your trading partners or vendors require you to PGP encrypt or decrypt the files you exchange, you may be on the search for an affordable, trust-worthy PGP software to implement in your organization. The software you’re looking for may also need to support more than basic PGP decrypt and encrypt functionality. You may want it to include a key...

We’re excited to share that GoAnywhere 6.1 is now available for download! The newest version of our managed file transfer solution includes over 30 new features, such as X12 data translation and a built-in data mapping tool for centralized encryption and EDI, along with many additional enhancements that our customers have requested. Many of our...

So, you want to automate your FTP file transfers. Whether you send a dozen file transfers a week, hundreds a day, or even more, automation is a smart step for most businesses. The benefits are simple: automatic file transfers cut down on user errors, reduce or eliminate the need for scripts, free up manual time spent on creating and maintaining jobs,...

You know what a data breach looks like in the movies...A character’s computer is suddenly overtaken by lines of green code. Windows and browsers pop up at lightning speed, as if the PC is possessed and has its finger on the fast-forward button.The main characters give each other horrified looks. "We’re being hacked!" a side character shouts, and then...