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Iberdrola Modernizes Its Secure Information Exchange Capabilities with Fortra MFT’s GoAnywhere MFT and Neverhack

The CompanyWith the aim of strengthening its secure information exchange capabilities and continuing to advance its digital transformation strategy, Iberdrola embarked on the evolution of its Managed File Transfer (MFT) platform.Following a technology evaluation process, the company selected Fortra MFT’s GoAnywhere MFT as the strategic solution to address its security, automation, compliance, and...
There's more to a Proof of Concept for an MFT solution than meets the eye. Learn what you should be testing for here.
Blog

Your MFT POC Is Probably Testing the Wrong Thing

By Chris Spargen on Fri, 09/04/2026
Most file transfer proofs of concept begin with straightforward requirements. A few trading partners, a handful of workflows, and a limited number of endpoints can make almost any Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution appear capable.Evaluations commonly focus on technical capabilities such as SFTP support, encryption, scheduling, cloud connectivity, APIs, high availability, and audit logging. Those...
Automation
Compliance
Managed File Transfer
Guide

Proof Over Promises

Our Proof Over Promises guide examines what real customer reviews reveal about the factors that matter most when evaluating an MFT solution, including security, audit readiness, automation, visibility, and long-term vendor trust.
Managed File Transfer
Third-party review sites like, G2 offer MFT buyers invaluable information
Blog

Choosing an MFT Solution? Focus on Customer Outcomes, Not Features

By Chris Spargen on Tue, 08/18/2026
When organizations evaluate managed file transfer (MFT) solutions, those lengthy, bulleted features lists can make every vendor look remarkably similar.After all, most modern platforms support encryption, claim strong security, and promise automation, visibility, compliance support, along with easy administration.Yet after implementation, the experience and satisfaction amongst solutions can be...
Automation
Compliance
Managed File Transfer
Leading the marketplace for MFT isn't easy but GoAnywhere's done it seven years running.
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What Market Leadership Can Tell You About an MFT Solution

By Chris Spargen on Wed, 08/12/2026
Choosing a Managed File Transfer (MFT) platform isn't simply a technology decision. It's a decision about how critical business data will move across and beyond your organization for years to come. Most MFT evaluations start the same way. Buyers compare encryption standards, supported protocols, deployment models, automation capabilities, and pricing. Those factors matter of course, but they...
Compliance
Managed File Transfer
Guide

G2 Grid Report for Managed File Transfer - Summer 2026

The G2 Summer 2026 Grid Report is based on feedback from verified users evaluating managed file transfer solutions in real-world environments. See how GoAnywhere MFT compares against other leading vendors for customer satisfaction, ease of use, product capabilities, and overall user experience.What You'll LearnHow GoAnywhere ranks among leading MFT solutions in the Summer 2026 G2 Grid ReportWhat...
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On-Demand Webinar

HIPAA-Ready, Workflow-Fast: Modernizing Patient Data Exchange Without Slowing Care

By Heath Kath
Learn how to centralize file transfer operations, automate multi-step workflows, and enforce governance across the healthcare ecosystem. We’ll also examine what “compliance-ready by design” means, including achieving full audit visibility and enforcing strong encryption and access controls. Discover how to maintain speed and operational efficiency, even in high-volume environments.
Managed File Transfer
Blog

FTP vs. Google Drive for Secure File Transfers

By Heath Kath on Mon, 08/03/2026
How Do FTP and Google Drive Compare For File Transfers? Organizations need reliable ways to share files internally and externally while maintaining security, governance, and compliance. That is why many teams compare FTP vs. Google Drive when evaluating their file sharing and transfer options.FTP is a legacy standard designed for server-based transfers and system integrations. Google Drive is a...
Managed File Transfer
HIPAA compliance is easier with GoAnywhere MFT at work.
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How MFT Supports HIPAA Compliance in Modern Healthcare

By Heath Kath on Thu, 07/30/2026
Healthcare organizations exchange clinical and operational data constantly. Everything from electronic health records (EHRs), lab results, imaging files, insurance claims, referrals, billing information, and patient communications move between providers, payers, business associates, cloud platforms, and third-party applications all day, every day. And much of that information contains protected...
Automation
Compliance
Managed File Transfer
Fortra Datasheet
Datasheet

HIPAA & HITECH Require High Security for Healthcare Records

Healthcare organizations face growing pressure to securely exchange patient data while meeting stringent HIPAA and HITECHcompliance requirements. Legacy file transfer methods, including FTP, email, and manual processes, often lack the security,visibility, and governance required to protect sensitive healthcare information.Stronger security is now required when electronic patient health records are...
Fortra Case Study
Case Study

How a Top-25 Global Defense Company Enforced ITAR & CUI Controls with MFT

For defense manufacturers, maintaining control over export-controlled data is critical to keeping operations running and compliance intact. As a top-25 global defense company expanded its international manufacturing footprint, it needed a better way to control, monitor, and audit the movement of ITAR-regulated and CUI data across complex environments. With GoAnywhere MFT and Fortra's data protection solutions, the organization transformed fragmented file transfer processes into a controlled, auditable framework designed to enforce policy, increase visibility, and support regulatory compliance.
Fortra Guide
Guide

Secure IT/OT Data Movement at the OT Boundary

As IT and OT environments become increasingly connected, the way data moves between systems has become a critical security concern. Organizations often rely on legacy transfer methods, scripts, and manual processes that create risk and limit visibility. This quick-guide explores how GoAnywhere MFT helps secure, automate, and govern data movement across IT, OT, and third-party environments without disrupting operations.
Managed File Transfer
Blog

SSH vs. SSL: Understanding Secure Protocols for Data Transfer

By Chris Spargen on Thu, 07/23/2026
SSH vs SSL: What’s the Difference and Which Is More Secure?Secure Shell (SSH) is a cryptographic network protocol that lets you connect to and manage a remote computer securely over an unsecured network, such as the internet. SSH essentially creates a secure tunnel where your data, such as passwords and commands, are encrypted so that hackers or eavesdroppers cannot see or tamper with your data...
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