As enterprises move more data across more locations, file transfer performance stops being an afterthought and becomes a real operational issue. What used to be a simple process of moving files from one location to another has evolved to needing to move massive datasets, entire directory trees, and time‑sensitive data between systems that may be spread across regions and even continents.That’s...

GoAnywhere MFT was recently named a G2 Best Software for 2026, earning a Top 10 ranking in the IT Infrastructure Products category—a distinction achieved by less than 1% of vendors evaluated on G2. As an organization providing secure, streamlined, scalable, and user-friendly file transfer solutions around the world, we couldn’t be prouder.But what makes this recognition meaningful isn’t the...

In too many IT environments, there lives a small assortment of “quiet” file transfer scripts that run in the background. They were designed to keep critical processes such as workflows and batch transfer jobs for the organization moving between partners and systems. They may work under the radar and without incident — until something changes. Maybe an outside partner alters a parameter; maybe a...

A trusted Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution safeguards the secure, compliant, and reliable movement of sensitive data across the enterprise, making it mission-critical technology for organizations of almost any size. With so much riding on this foundation, it’s important to understand the key considerations that shape MFT pricing and what organizations should evaluate before investing.MFT Adds...

Reminder: France is continuing its transition to fully digital management of electronic invoices as part of a European initiative aimed at increasing transparency, combating fraud, and simplifying tax obligations. This reform, led by the Ministry of Economy, redefines the role of the Public Invoicing Portal (PPF), which will now focus on transmitting tax data to the administration, while...

AI, Automation, and Advanced Reporting: Redefining How Data MovesTechnology as we know it today, is ever-changing, and the software solutions designed to move the most sensitive data for organizations, and their trading partners, are also rapidly evolving.“The need for compliant, automated, and secure file transfers continues to grow as more information is exchanged than ever before,” notes Chris...

MFT’s Role in Business Today: It’s Bigger Than You May ThinkIn our fast-moving digital economy, how data moves efficiently and safely isn’t just a pressing concern for IT staff to determine and manage. File movement is also a business necessity, and the processes and technology used to accomplish it should be carefully considered when securing a new solution or migrating from a legacy data...

As organizations expand and contract, so does the complexity of their data transfer needs. Robust Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions helps smooth out the rollercoaster organizations may be on today (at least when it comes to getting critical, sensitive data where it needs to be). Incorporating MFT that is scalable, automated, and secure isn’t optional. It’s essential for enterprises managing...

Professional organizer, Marie Kondo might say, "The best way to choose what to keep and what to throw away is to ask yourself, "'Does this spark joy?'" She goes on to recommend people keep items that do and dispose of those that don't. While this approach may be suitable for tidying up the storage room, managing organizational data retention requires a more comprehensive set of recommendations...

General purpose IT troubleshooting is a dying art. Of course, you can go online and find all kinds of videos and blogs on how to troubleshoot specific issues. Or with a few clicks fire up robust tools like AI search engines (such as Perplexity) or AI assistants with broad capabilities (such as ChatGPT), which are capable of generating human-like text, answering questions, and performing various...

What is the ViDA Initiative and When is it Effective?The European Commission is driving digital transformation through its ViDA (VAT in the Digital Age) initiative. Organizations worldwide must prepare now or risk compliance penalties. The ViDA requirement was adopted in March 2025 and is currently in a rollout stage that is to occur over the next several years, with certain parliaments enforcing...

Expecting smooth sailing when transferring sensitive files ship-to-shore, ship-to-ship, or shore-to-ship? Without a robust, accelerated file transfer solution in place expect to encounter some rough waters in terms of reliability, speed, and integrity.When at-sea connectivity challenges exist, such as with high latency or unstable bandwidth, and the reliability of file transfers is imperative, you...

Moving essential goods or services across the country or around the world is an industry many people don’t give much thought to, unless of course a shipment is late or misdirected, or when geopolitical shifts alter the course of “normal” supplies. This critical function of modern life, with a market projected to near $31 billion by 2026, is not without risk or disruptions. And these risks can come...

When it comes to cybercrime, credit unions are no less targeted than large, multi-national banking institutions. After all, if money talks, cybercrime targeting financial institutions screams. According to Security Magazine, 64% of surveyed financial institutions experienced a cyberattack in 2024. And according to an American Banking Journal article, the average cost of a financial sector data...

Land surveyors, film production crews, power line and gas pipeline inspectors, news reporters, and accident investigators all have a few things in common. First, they are almost always on the road and second, they need to collect a lot of digital information that needs to be uploaded to the home office quickly and reliably.Achieving big data transfers from the road doesn’t have to be laborious or...

Whether you're working from a coffee shop or reviewing sensitive files from a hotel room while traveling, today’s workforce thrives and often demands flexibility. But this work-from-anywhere convenience comes with risk—especially when accessing or transferring sensitive data over unsecured networks. Public Wi-Fi or mobile hotspots can get you connected when away, but they can also open the door to...

Organizations expect security and stability when sending sensitive files. However, achieving these goals can get a bit tricky without robust and accelerated file transfer software—especially when using satellite services. Internet over satellite has been around since the mid-1990s using traditional data satellites such as VSAT, HughesNet, and Iridium – all which operate in geo-stationary orbit (22...

Disasters come in many forms —floods, earthquakes, hurricanes and tornadoes — all with the power to destroy or seriously impact your organization’s data. And cybercrime disasters, such as ransomware can create disastrous results of their own. In today’s cybersecurity landscape, ransomware probably has a higher chance of hitting your organization than those unfortunate weather-related crises. And...

Deciding how to securely send files doesn’t have to be difficult. There are plenty of file transfer protocols that can do the job efficiently and securely (as well as a few that should be out of consideration).File Transfer Protocols and Their Security ConsiderationsFTP (File Transfer ProtocolSecurity considerations: Transmission of files is unencrypted, and data is sent in plaintext (including...