Case Study
Dayton Parts Automates Data Movement and Distribution with Managed File Transfer
Industry: Manufacturing
Dayton Parts knows that sending personalized price sheets to their valued customers on a regular basis is good business. This detailed personal attention continues to produce new and loyal customers. As the customer base grew, the amount of effort to create and distribute personalized price sheets began to affect productivity. Dayton Parts realized they needed to automate...
Guide
Why Automating Encryption and Decryption Makes Good Cybersecurity Sense
Not every message or piece of data is for everyone’s eyes. That’s the basic premise of why organizations need encryption. But how does it work? Do you need different types of encryption for different situations? Can encryption be integrated with your existing business technologies?
Our guide, Why Automating Encryption and Decryption Makes Good Cybersecurity Sense, offers a quick read of the...
Case Study
Meliá Hotels International Gains File Transfer Stability and Confidence with GoAnywhere MFT
Adding GoAnywhere MFT to their IT environment for secure file transfers was the remedy Melia needed. GoAnywhere allowed Meliá Hotels International to integrate these third-party exchanges into the same tool as the rest of their transfers, without making any protocol changes, and with added security through its built-in SFTP and Secure Forms capabilities.
Blog
How Businesses Can Collaborate Securely with GoDrive
By Heath Kath on Wed, 02/16/2022
Collaborating or sharing information lies at the very heart of business. Securing these information exchanges, however, requires more than a firm handshake. The information your organization owns is priceless, so it’s vital to ensure that it is accessed, manipulated, and shared only by authorized individuals and with security measures that do not...
Blog
The Role Between Shadow IT and Content Collaboration
By Heath Kath on Fri, 02/04/2022
Shadow IT is Problematic for Collaboration
Content collaboration platforms are more popular than ever as organizations produce and share a plethora of content every day. A centralized platform can simplify collaboration and promote productivity, but Shadow IT can put a hindrance on progress and optimal file sharing practices.
What is Shadow...
Blog
The Surprising Relationship Between Data Privacy Laws and File Sharing
By Scott Messick on Thu, 10/21/2021
Location, location, location. Not just the mantra of realtors and would-be buyers – it’s also a concern for data security professionals world-wide. As cloud computing has ramped up across industries, the physical location of stored data has been called into question, alongside concerns stemming from data privacy laws.
Read on to discover how data...
Blog
The Benefits of Secure Collaboration Tools
By Chris Spargen on Tue, 09/28/2021
Content collaboration platforms have become critical to an organization’s growth, especially within the context of increased remote work. However, not all content collaboration platforms are created equal: some platforms will prove to be clunky and difficult to navigate, which defeats the purpose of utilizing them.
What is Content Collaboration?
...
Blog
Is On-Premises Enterprise File Sharing Right for Your Business?
By Brian Pick on Thu, 07/29/2021
Now that offices are re-opening and bringing employees back under one roof, do you need to revisit your on-premises file sharing solution?
What is On-Premises File Sharing?
Like other file sharing solutions, including Dropbox, Google Drive, and Box, on-premises file sharing solutions give employees flexibility in how and from where they access work...
Blog
The Top Tips for Optimizing File Transfer Productivity
By Brian Pick on Tue, 07/27/2021
The Top Two Tips for Optimizing File Transfer Productivity
Transferring data securely from point A to point B is a non-negotiable for most organizations. However, that doesn’t mean that the process needs to be tedious. Don’t get bogged down by old file transfer methods that are slow and unreliable. Rather, optimize your productivity with the...
Blog
How to Use MFT as a Workflow Automation Tool in Healthcare
By Heath Kath on Tue, 04/20/2021
When it comes to managed file transfer (MFT) solutions, organizations across industries find them valuable for policy enforcement, user access control and authorization, risk reduction, and more. And when it comes to HIPAA and HITECH requirements, MFT shines as a secure workflow automation tool.
MFT as a B2B Enabler
What makes MFT a perfect...
Press Release
Fortra Acquires FileCatalyst to Continue Expansion of Cybersecurity and Automation Portfolio
MINNEAPOLIS (January 4, 2021)—Fortra announced today the acquisition of FileCatalyst, a leader in enterprise file transfer acceleration. FileCatalyst enables organizations working with extremely large files to optimize and transfer their information swiftly and securely across global networks. This can be particularly beneficial in industries such as broadcast media and live sports.
With the...
Blog
Give the Gift of Secure Folders, Secure Forms, and More
By Heath Kath on Tue, 12/08/2020
If you’ve already given your IT team and organization the gift of managed file transfer (MFT) for secure, streamlined file transfers of your business-critical information, wow them further with modules.
GoAnywhere modules, such as Secure Forms and Secure Folders, are like the bows on top of a present – they help tie up the loose ends of your file...
Blog
How to Implement the Right Enterprise File Sharing Solution
By Heath Kath on Thu, 10/22/2020
Implementation 101
An enterprise file sharing solution is an important tool for organizations to have. The benefits are practically endless – from ensuring compliance with data regulations, to streamlining transfers with automation, to the auditing and reporting capabilities – implementing the right tool is key.
However, the act of implementing the...
Blog
Why You Should Use Scheduled File Transfer Software
By Brian Pick on Tue, 09/15/2020
Have you set up Amazon auto-deliveries? Installed a smart thermostat to keep your house the perfect temperature throughout the day? Approved auto-pay for your bills? Today’s world makes it easy to simplify nearly every aspect of your day-to-day – so why not schedule your file transfers?
What is Scheduled File Transfer Software?
More commonly called...
Blog
Pair Your Enterprise File Sharing Solution with Data Loss Prevention
By Scott Messick on Thu, 09/10/2020
Is Your Enterprise File Sharing Solution Enough?
Enterprise file sharing solutions are already a great way to encrypt sensitive data in motion, but encryption alone is not enough.
Can you ensure that sensitive information is not accidentally transmitted? Are you able to audit who is sending what? And last, but not least, are you protecting your...
Blog
Is Dropbox Secure?
By Heath Kath on Tue, 07/14/2020
When it comes to file sharing software, Dropbox is often top of mind: many individuals and organizations use it to simplify their file sharing, syncing, and collaboration. But how secure is Dropbox, and is it right for your organization?
To break down Dropbox security effectively, we’ll explain what Dropbox is.
What is Dropbox?
Dropbox was...
Blog
Signs Your Business is Ready for an Enterprise File Transfer Solution
By Brian Pick on Tue, 06/09/2020
Follow the Signs
If you and your enterprise are needing to regularly transfer sensitive data between users, employees, and trading partners, it’s important to follow the signs.
One wrong move, such as the lack of file encryption for transfers, can hit your organization with huge fines for non-compliance. It’s important to avoid these instances of...
Blog
Top 3 Things to Look for in a Remote Collaboration Tool
By Heath Kath on Tue, 05/19/2020
Feel Like You're Working Together — Even From Apart
Finding the best way to securely collaborate on and share files can be difficult in the best of times. With large swathes of people working from home for the first time, finding the solution that meets your business requirements is paramount.
Content collaboration tools vary, but fulfill the...
Blog
What are Data Silos?
By Heath Kath on Thu, 03/26/2020
Standing alone can be an uncomfortable feeling at any gathering. You may only hear part of a conversation; you might not mesh well with the others in the room; you could face a number of awkward silences, and even be rejected completely.
Feeling like a lone wolf at a party is discomforting for sure. Having critical data siloed and inaccessible...