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Is On-Premises Enterprise File Sharing Right for Your Business?

  Image 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...
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The Top Tips for Optimizing File Transfer Productivity

  Image 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...
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TFTP vs. FTP vs. FileCatalyst: What is the Difference?

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...
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How to Use MFT as a Workflow Automation Tool in Healthcare

  Image 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...
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Consolidate Your File Transfers with GoAnywhere MFT

  Image 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...
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How to Measure Network and Disk Throughput with IPERF3

Image 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...
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Moving Big Data to Amazon S3 Storage at Maximum Speed

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,...
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Object Storage and You Series | Amazon S3

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...
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Give the Gift of Secure Folders, Secure Forms, and More

  Image 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...
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Master Fast File Transfer Applications

a High-Level Guide to FileCatalyst Direct’s Client Applications Do you find yourself lost or overwhelmed when it comes to deciphering client applications that fast file transfer solutions have to offer? If so, it’s completely understandable, with names and descriptions varying between each software company. When you dive into researching fast file transfer solutions, you will...
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How to Implement the Right Enterprise File Sharing Solution

  Image 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,...
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Dissecting the Value of a Fast File Transfer Solution

During these unprecedented times, it’s only natural for companies to seek solutions to best meet their workflow needs while at the same time provide an acceptable ROI. While many companies understand the importance of implementing productive solutions to keep up with new demands of their remote workforce, they also may be working with tighter budget restrictions due to the...
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An IT Manager’s Guide to Data Migration

So you’re stuck with large files slowing down your teams’ daily workflows or maybe you need to migrate your data from point A to point B in the most efficient way possible, if so you have come across the right guide to help you with these tasks.  Firstly, we are going to dive into assessing your company’s data migration needs. Often this duty falls to an IT professional. We...
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Why You Should Use Scheduled File Transfer Software

  Image 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...
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Pair Your Enterprise File Sharing Solution with Data Loss Prevention

  Image 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,...
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Explore The Right File Transfer Solution - Blog

Your media files are evidently growing, so what are the next steps you need to take? FileCatalyst is happily here to guide you through our products and highlight why you need a fast file transfer solution in your life.   Are you noticing a lag in your productivity? Are your teams spread out globally and struggling to simultaneously share multiple projects? You probably already...
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How You Will Transfer Supersized Video Files in 2020

So you want to transfer large video files in a quick and efficient manner? Chances are FileCatalyst has a solution to fit your needs. In the prequel to this blog post, you would have discovered how drastically video files are changing and what different factors play a role in the size of your files in 2020.  We recommend that you take the time to analyze your own personal...
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Why Are Video Files Supersized in the 2020s?

There are many factors in play when creating media content. Creators are at a point where HD doesn’t hit the high standards mark, and people are always seeking the best possible result when it comes to media content quality. With this in mind, when creating your development plan, you need to take into account the size of the video files you will be creating and how you will...
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Is Dropbox Secure?

  Image 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...
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Enterprise | the Next Generation of Fast File Transferring

What classifies your company as an enterprise? Is it your amount of staff? Your global outreach? Traditionally, yes to all of the above. A company is considered an enterprise once they are responsible for a large number of sales within their industry.  Once a company enters that battlefield, with growing industry rivalry, it becomes a never ending challenge to remain...