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Dropbox File Transfer Acceleration

Thu, 12/16/2021
What is Dropbox? Dropbox is a file hosting and sharing service used both as a personal cloud storage solution and as a file collaboration tool for businesses. It supports most types of files, including text, video, graphics, and audio. Because Dropbox is cloud-based, you can use it from anywhere. This makes it a top choice for those who work from home or on location rather than in the corporate...
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What is iPerf and How to Use It

Thu, 11/18/2021
What is iPerf? iPerf, which is short for Internet Performance Working Group, is an open-source speed test and network performance measurement tool. The mechanism is fairly simple: it creates TCP and UDP streams, and sends traffic from one host to another, then reports the maximum bandwidth to the user. This allows users to determine network throughput and top bandwidth speed. Originally called...
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How Big Are Movie Files in 2022?

Fri, 10/22/2021
Gone are the simple days of moving pictures and practical effects. These days, movies are more sophisticated, with computer-generated special effects and high-resolution images. However, each addition to a film or episode adds to the file size, which can make both downloading for at-home viewing and the process of creating the project more complicated than ever before. While large movie files...
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File Transfer for Live Events

Fri, 10/22/2021
There are many organizations that require the ability to transfer large files fast, sometimes in the moment, to manage the requirements of live events. Fast media file transfer is important for many organizations and events: as they say, time is of the essence and live events are no exception.   For organizations looking for a speedy solution to their live event needs, there is a solution that...
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How to Transfer Files Faster

Wed, 09/29/2021
There are many options for transferring files but not all of them can complete file transfers quickly. When considering transfer distance length and bandwidth predicaments, the speed of file transfers can be called into question even more easily. So, what tools can organizations use to achieve file transfers at high speeds to save time and money without sacrificing core security functionality? If...
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Need Fast File Transfers? FileCatalyst Delivers.

By Heath Kath on Thu, 08/05/2021
  Got a Need for Speed? FileCatalyst Can Deliver. “How fast?" If that’s the very first thing that comes to mind when thinking about transferring files, you clearly have a need for speed. And if file transfer speed is critical to your business operations, FileCatalyst by Fortra may be the right match for you. Fortra acquired FileCatalyst in early 2021...
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What is PGP Encryption and How to Use It

By Chris Spargen on Tue, 08/03/2021
  Encryption is key to securing organizational data in the short term and long. However, there are a few different types of encryption that organizations can use to achieve the optimal level of security. GnuPG is one of the most notable. However, today we’ll break down how PGP encryption works and how to use it to maintain the safety of your files. ...
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What is PGP and How Does It Work?

By Brian Pick on Fri, 07/09/2021
  When someone in your organization wants to transfer a file – internally or outside of the organization – a few concerns may come up: Is the file complete? Is it being sent to the right place? Will it arrive intact? Is sensitive data protected and encrypted from unauthorized recipients? All are valid concerns, and each can be addressed with the...
Encryption
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On-Demand Webinar

What’s New with FileCatalyst? June 2021

Wed, 06/16/2021
FileCatalyst partner webinar covering a product overview, how it fits into the Fortra MFT suite, recent product updates, and more! As of May 31, FileCatalyst Direct 3.8.3 is available. This webinar will highlight the key features most recently added to FileCatalyst Direct, such as: • New proxy mechanism for certain environments • Transfer improvements for files with reserved characters • New...
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Press Release

Scammers Access 50% of Compromised Accounts Within 12 Hours According to New Research

FOSTER CITY, Calif. and LONDON (June 8, 2021) — Agari by Fortra, the market share leader in phishing defense for the enterprise, unveiled today the results of an investigation into the anatomy of compromised email accounts. The threat intelligence brief, titled Anatomy of a Compromised Account, is the first research of its kind, showcasing how threat actors use credential phishing sites to gather...
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TFTP vs. FTP vs. FileCatalyst: What is the Difference?

Fri, 05/14/2021
Transferring files over the internet is a common task in today’s digital world and it’s important to  protocol that fits your organization’s needs. A protocol is a set of rules and messages between a sender and a receiver. It functions much like a language that both ends of the network understand so the data arrives uncorrupted and with a proper file name. When it comes time to choose a protocol,...
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PGP vs. Open PGP: What’s the Difference?

By Chris Spargen on Tue, 05/04/2021
    Encryption standards become more and more important every day. With the rise of data breaches, it’s critical now more than ever for organizations to raise the level at which they protect their information. Partly, educating employees has presented itself as an easy way to make data safer. However, taking the time to choose the right method of...
Encryption
Open PGP
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Consolidate Your File Transfers with GoAnywhere MFT

By Brian Pick on Fri, 04/16/2021
  Consolidation is the Stepping Stone to Successful File Transfers When you’re utilizing a managed file transfer (MFT) solution, consolidation is an impactful mechanism that helps you to make the most out of your file transfers. With GoAnywhere MFT, you can successfully bring together multiple different technologies and platforms all under one...
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Case Study

FileCatalyst Enables Cerner to Speed Critical File Sharing for Global Healthcare Clients

Health IT leader helps clients implement the latest software innovations with fast, secure downloads Headquartered in North Kansas City, Missouri, Cerner Corporation has worked at the intersection of healthcare and information technology to connect people and systems around the world for 40+ years. Their mission is to relentlessly seek breakthrough innovation that will shape the healthcare of...
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Should You Use PGP or GPG Encryption?

By Heath Kath on Thu, 04/01/2021
  Not every piece of information is meant for every pair of eyes. That’s why organizations count on encryption technology – to lock down their sensitive data from malicious acquisition or even human error. And, when it comes to those encryption protocols, you’ve got options. One choice you or your IT team might need to make is whether to use PGP or GPG...
Encryption
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How to Measure Network and Disk Throughput with IPERF3

Wed, 02/24/2021
FileCatalyst is a file transfer acceleration tool. Like any software, it is still limited by the performance of the hardware and the network on which it is used. If you are trying to achieve speeds faster than 1 Gbps, with FileCatalyst, read on. If you already know you’ll need to transfer files faster than 1Gbps, before installing FileCatalyst use...
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What is GPG?

By Heath Kath on Tue, 02/23/2021
  What is GPG? GPG, also known as GNU Privacy Guard (GnuPG), is a different adaption, but popular implementation of the Open PGP standard as defined by RFC 4880. GPG in Depth GPG is an open-source standard and strong alternative to the official PGP software owned by Symantec. It was developed by Werner Koch and released in 1999 as an alternative to...
Encryption
Open PGP
On-Demand Webinar

FileCatalyst and Object Matrix Integration

Tue, 02/16/2021
Summary: As longstanding technology partners, Object Matrix and FileCatalyst help media & entertainment enterprises around the world store, move, and share digital content, securely. Whether you’re already familiar with Object Matrix’s digital content storage and protection, or File Catalyst’s accelerated data transfer, these two solutions can be integrated for optimal management of your digital...
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Moving Big Data to Amazon S3 Storage at Maximum Speed

Mon, 02/15/2021
If your data storage strategy includes cloud object storage, you will have to consider the tools that will be used to move this data and access it once it’s all migrated to the cloud. Luckily, when it comes to object storage, all the vendors will provide you with a range of quality tools out-of-the-box and options to move and access your data. If your data set is very large, access time...
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Object Storage and You Series | Amazon S3

Wed, 12/16/2020
Moving Data to Amazon S3 Storage at Maximum Speed Flexibility is the key to happiness and ultimately, productivity. Your company should be flooded with options in regards to object storage compatibility, and that is why FileCatalyst integrates with several object storage solutions. We understand that customization is important, that every company has its own unique requirements. In this blog post...
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