Test-driving MFT Technology is Invaluable
Taking a car out for a test drive provides a ton of insight. That sleek magazine ad or dazzling showroom floor may tempt you, but sometimes flashy looks and skilled salespeople can deliver a ride that doesn’t quite live up to your expectations. Getting behind the wheel to put that sleek ride through its paces, however, can confirm if a particular make and model’s features and benefits are right for you and your needs.
The same approach should also be applied when evaluating software designed to manage your organization’s secure file transfers – managed file transfer (MFT). An MFT solution’s capabilities, user reviews, value delivered, built-in features, and user support all should be taken into consideration. After all, what’s more important than ensuring your sensitive information gets from Point A to Point B securely and efficiently?
Related Reading: How to Choose an MFT Vendor
What’s Under the Hood of Your Current File Sharing Ride?
If you’re still trying to steer files to their destinations with some of these “older models” of file sharing methods, you may want to test-drive an upgraded ride:
- Custom programs and scripts dependent on intensive programming
- Single-function tools & manual processes like FTP or homemade scripts. If only a few people know how to drive these tools, (kind of like not knowing how to drive a stick shift) you run the risk of human error and time-consuming delays. Automatic MFT solutions fit the bill for many more users to adopt.
- Unsecure file transfer methods such as FTP servers that open you up to cybersecurity threats
- Free file sharing tools like Google Drive or Dropbox, while user-friendly, these popular options are limited in their ability to protect sensitive files
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A free trial of the MFT software vendors that sit at the top of your list can help you avoid purchasing a lemon. When evaluating your top picks, pay attention to these key considerations:
Do You Need the MFT Capacity of a Full-sized SUV?
GoAnywhere MFT is no two-seater micro-car. Rather, it’s capable of hauling the big loads of data and large files sizes many organizations exchange daily with ease. GoAnywhere MFT is a secure large-file solution with the flexible options including secure mail, forms, folders, batch, and ad-hoc sharing.
When looking at all the choices out there, first ask yourself a few key questions to better narrow down your choices:
- How many files do you transfer each day?
- How large are these files you typically?
- How sensitive is the information you need to transfer?
- Do you need to meet compliance or regulatory requirements?
- How much time do manual transfers take each day?
- Do you potentially need modules for secure emails and forms?
- What’s your budget for an MFT solution?
- Do you plan to manage the environment in-house or have someone else host it?
Do Your Top MFT Solution Picks Get Rave Reviews?
When you’ve narrowed down a few favorite ride choices you naturally schedule a test-drive of them to find the right one for you. You’re going to need it for some time and need it to be dependable, comfortable to use and full of the features you want and need.
While automotive review sites are great for gaining insight on actual user experiences, software review sites such as Gartner Review, InfoTech, and G2 all offer an inside look at how top software choices perform for real users.
See how GoAnywhere stacks up against leading competitors with G2’s Grid Report. You see that GoAnywhere delivers for its users with:
- Volume capacities: High visibility and scalability can handle the load of multiple large files.
- Automation: You can set up automated file transfers for routine sharing and save valuable time.
- Auto-resume: If the network has a problem mid-file, many MFT solutions pause and resume when it’s resolved – no more “transfer failed” messages or recipients asking where their file is.
- Security: A secure file transfer solution encrypts information at all stages – at rest and during transit.
- Audit logs and reports: If your organization needs to meet compliance regulations and privacy laws, GoAnywhere MFT easily tracks and reports all file transfer activity.
- Easy, user-friendly access: A centralized web browser dashboard allows authorized users to transfer big files anywhere, anytime.
- Speed: Accelerate large file transfers over UDP data channels.
Get Behind the Wheel with a Trial of GoAnywhere MFT
Take GoAnywhere MFT out for a test drive with a no-obligation free 30-day trial and you can immediately start to configure, secure, and audit your organization’s file transfers.
