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SaaS vs. Cloud vs. On-Premises: What's the Difference?

  The Best Things Come in Threes SaaS, the cloud, and on-premises are all viable software deployment options when it comes to securing data and running an effective organization. The right option for your organization, however, will depend on your current operating setup, how much time your team can dedicate to upgrades and maintenance, and how...
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Is Dropbox Secure?

  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 Dropbox? Dropbox was...
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The IT Pro's Starting Guide to Cloud Computing

  The Complete Guide to Cloud Computing There’s no doubt that cloud computing has revolutionized the way organizations manage, share, and secure data. Cloud computing has been embraced by organizations of all sizes and industries and is expected to be worth $623.3 billion by 2023, according to Markets and Markets. The cloud is essentially a part of...
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How Do I Securely Share and Send Large Files?

  The biggest danger of passing notes in grade school was interception by your teacher (or a box checked “no”) but sending large files these days carries a lot more risk. Messages that you’re sending in a work capacity likely contain information that’s more sensitive than schoolyard gossip or a question for your crush – and the person intercepting it...
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Use Caution When Transferring Large Files – Mom Says So!

  Use Caution When Transferring Large Files – Mom Says So! “Drive carefully,” Eat your vegetables,” “Share those toys with your brother,” “Think again about how you’re transferring all those large files!” You know, your mom’s right. She usually is. And, when it comes to transferring big files, it IS smart to adopt a best practices approach when it...
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What’s the Difference Between the Cloud and SaaS?

    The Cloud vs. SaaS The 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...
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Why a SaaS Solution Can Benefit Your Company

  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...
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Benefits of a Content Collaboration Platform

    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 turned...
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4 Benefits of On-premises Enterprise File Sync and Sharing

  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 a...
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How GoAnywhere MFT Can Help You Transition to the Cloud

  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...
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How Advanced Workflows Goes Beyond the Surface

  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...
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Best Practices to Share Large Files

  Sharing large files is critical for most businesses, but how do you ensure files make it to the right people — and not everyone else? When considerations like security, bulk transfers, and tracking come into play, businesses need more than a one-off solution to share files with employees, customers, and trading partners. Luckily, there are a lot of...
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Transferring Big Files: Everything You Need to Know

  We’ve all done it. Held our breath, crossed our fingers, or simply hoped for the best when hitting “send” to electronically share a large file. With a solid managed file transfer (MFT) in place, that critical keystroke doesn’t have to be so tense. With MFT, users can confidently move previously unwieldly files, knowing that delivery to a trading...
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Need a Cloud-Based MFT Environment? Try a Hybrid Cloud Setup

  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...
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Open PGP and GoAnywhere MFT: What You Need to Know

        Which Solution is Right for You? Open PGP vs. GoAnywhere MFT If you have sensitive files that need to get from point A to Point B securely, you may have considered utilizing Open PGP or a managed file transfer solution, like GoAnywhere MFT. Do you know which option is the best fit for your organization? What is Open PGP? Open PGP is an...
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5 Tips for Large File Transfers

    It doesn't matter if you’re a small organization, a small-to-medium-sized (SMB) business, or an enterprise: at some point, you’ll likely need to exchange a large file transfer with a trading partner, third-party vendor, or client. If you don’t know how to support a large file transfer or lack the tools to execute it properly, this may be a...
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5 Benefits of PGP Decryption Using Managed File Transfer

  If your trading partners or vendors require you to PGP encrypt or decrypt the files you exchange, you may be on the search for an affordable, trust-worthy PGP software to implement in your organization. The software you’re looking for may also need to support more than basic PGP decrypt and encrypt functionality. You may want it to include a key...
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Why You Should Never Use FTP to Transfer Cloud Files

  The cloud has become an increasingly popular topic among organizations in recent years. From sharing projects via cloud collaboration tools to exchanging files between a company and its trading partners using cloud storage buckets, cloud computing platforms like Microsoft Azure and AWS offer users a lot of flexibility over their day-to-day business...
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9 Ways to Use GoAnywhere’s Cloud Connector Integrations

  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...
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Introducing GoAnywhere MFT for AWS and Azure Cloud File Transfers

  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,...