So, the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) hit us with a bang in May 2018 and aside from a few high-profile fines, companies seem to be coping well on the whole. But is that really what’s happening or is it like an elegant swan, calm above water but flapping around underneath?It is safe to say that by now companies and employees are very much...

The Cloud vs. SaaSThe cloud and SaaS may seem interchangeable when you consider their similarities. However, these two terms refer to very different things, both with their own defining characteristics. What is the Cloud?Although the cloud has skyrocketed in popularity over the last few years, it’s okay to not be 100% sure what it is exactly. The...

SaaS – or Software as a Service – is one of the most common uses of the cloud. Think your personal Gmail, where you can access your email but you don’t need to host the software on your personal machine or maintain the software – let alone the hardware hosting it. Simply connect to the cloud-based application over the internet, use it, and log back...

Once upon a time, an organization’s valuable content lived in file drawers with neat little tabbed folders. It also lived on top of desks and on desktops. It lived in saved emails, cloud storage services, and even was embedded in texts. When it was time to share that content however, finding it, working with it, and sending it along often...

The value of mission-critical business documents can't be overstated — but lax or renegade employees or trading partners can put your sensitive data at risk with reckless storage or sharing practices. Luckily, knowing that your data hasn't been exposed is as easy as implementing a secure Enterprise File Sync and Share (EFSS) solution. There are...

Doing business via the cloud is the new normal for many organizations, so it’s important to consider how you’ll manage the transition to the cloud when you’re ready to make the move – either entirely or simply for a few key business processes. Without a secure cloud file transfer solution in place, your valuable data could be at risk.The cloud...

Imagine taking one of your monstrous, days-long tasks and condensing it into just a few clicks. With Advanced Workflows, you can do just that: set up a task once and let GoAnywhere MFT do the rest. The full scope of Advanced Workflows is vast; dive deep into this popular Project-builder that helps you automate and manipulate data movement throughout...

What is the PDPA of 2012?The Personal Data Protection Act of 2012 (PDPA) is a law designed to regulate and enforce the proper collection, use, disclosure, and care of the personal data of citizens in the Republic of Singapore. The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) is charged with establishing policies and for reviewing organizational actions...

Cloud integration is growing in popularity, but committing 100% to the cloud isn’t always practical or secure for organizations. If you’re in the market for cloud-based solutions, read our quick overview below. For a more comprehensive exploration of when to choose a hybrid cloud and how keep your data encrypted through and after the transition to 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...

Find out what these new rights mean for your organization and how you can prepare. GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is the EU’s new legal framework that replaced the EU Data Protection Directive in May 2018. While the directive was merely a recommendation, GDPR carries the force of law. The purpose of GDPR is similar to...

What is FTP?File Transfer Protocol, or FTP, is a basic protocol used to transfer files between a client, (which initiates the connection), and a server on a network. FTP operates as a client-server model protocol and is considered an application layer protocol.With FTP, the end user’s computer is the local host; the second computer is called the...

There are many benefits to having a managed file transfer solution that supports built-in cloud integrations. From trading important files with business partners in Dropbox to automatically updating billing information in Salesforce from a central location, web app integrations in an MFT solution can simplify your critical file transfer and business...

Are you looking for a solution that automates the movement of files between your on-premises and cloud environments? As cloud computing platforms become more commonplace, organizations are starting to shift their file transfer processes from in-house tools and scripts to secure solutions that promote strong cybersecurity practices, user management,...

With the growing buzz about everything "cloud computing," most organizations are either starting to consider the cloud or have already moved some of their business processes to a cloud platform.No matter where you stand, technology is no stranger to the cloud. Consumers use cloud applications, services, and storage daily, while many organizations...

On-premises. The cloud. Hybrid environments.As technology evolves and business needs grow, organizations are rapidly trying to make sense of their options. What are the benefits of running their software and data on-premises? What concerns should IT and security teams be aware of when implementing their processes in the cloud? Can they do a bit of both and go hybrid?There is no right or wrong...

Note from the Editor: This is an older resource on GDPR. For more on the latest GDPR resources, check out our GDPR resource page.IntroductionWhat is the GDPR?GDPR and the Data Protection Directive2018: The Year of GDPRGDPR and BrexitGDPR Fines and PenaltiesHow to Prepare for the GDPRGDPR and the CloudGDPR Compliant File TransfersIntroductionThe...

Temporary and permanent storage of data in the cloud has grown in popularity over the years. Companies like Land O’Lakes and Boeing moved their information to the cloud last year to simplify the technology they used. Video-streaming behemoth Netflix finished their journey to the cloud in early 2016 after seven years of moving systems and customer...