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Fortra Makes its MFT Solution More Global

MINNEAPOLIS December 10, 2019 – Fortra today announced a new release of its award-winning secure managed file transfer (MFT) software GoAnywhere. The new version makes it easier for customers to share critical information around the world with their trading partners via more global EDI standards and broader language support. Featuring support for EDIFACT (Electronic Data Interchange for...
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GoAnywhere Services

In July of 2015, GoAnywhere Services was upgraded and renamed to GoAnywhere MFT , which is the next evolution in Managed File Transfer technology. GoAnywhere MFT merges the secure FTP server and collaboration features (adapted from GoAnywhere Services) with the workflow automation capabilities (adapted from GoAnywhere Director). This provides customers with a unified browser-based interface...
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GoAnywhere by Fortra Listed by French Supplier CAIH

France’s Centrale d'Achat de l'Informatique Hospitalière (CAIH) prepares and runs public contracts in the field of IT and telecom for its members, public and private non-profit health institutions. Created in 2014, it now has 1,300 members including EFS, FEHAP, FHF, Biomedicine Agency, UniHA, etc. The software publisher is widely present at the European and global level in the health sector for...
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GoAnywhere by Fortra Achieves AS2 Drummond Certification for MFT, Strengthening Company's Security Suite Stance

MINNEAPOLIS ( December 14, 2021 ) – Fortra announced today that its GoAnywhere managed file transfer (MFT) solution is AS2-certified by  Drummond Group . This certification recognizes that GoAnywhere meets the full interoperability testing, so information is exchanged and received securely and according to the Applicability Statement 2 (AS2) standards. AS2  is a popular protocol specification for...
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GoAnywhere Director was upgraded and renamed to GoAnywhere MFT.

In July of 2015, GoAnywhere Director was upgraded and renamed to GoAnywhere MFT , which is the next evolution in Managed File Transfer technology. GoAnywhere MFT merges workflow automation capabilities (adapted from GoAnywhere Director) with secure FTP server and collaboration features (adapted from GoAnywhere Services). This provides customers with a unified browser-based interface, centralized...
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Taking Steps to Proactively Address Supply Chain Security Risks

MINNEAPOLIS – June 29, 2022 – In The Logistics Point, Chris Spargen looks at how secure managed file transfer can help organizations combat data loss security risks in the supply chain. Excerpt: “For cybercriminals, supply chains represent a highly tempting target. These highly connected systems often involve the control of millions of pounds worth of payments and shipped goods. All it takes is...
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GoAnywhere Recognized as 2022 Top Performer in Managed File Transfer by SourceForce

MINNEAPOLIS – May 18, 2022 – Fortra today announced that its managed file transfer (MFT) solution GoAnywhere has been awarded a Spring 2022 Top Performer Award by SourceForge. The award recognizes exceptional companies and products with a significant number of favorable user reviews on the SourceForge website. “We’re delighted to see customers continue to validate GoAnywhere as the leading...
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GoAnywhere One of Two Gold Medal Winners for Fortra in the 2022 SoftwareReviews Managed File Transfer Data Quadrant Report

MINNEAPOLIS — April 13, 2022 — Fortra today announced that managed file transfer (MFT) solutions from GoAnywhere and Globalscape have been recognized as gold medalists in the 2022 Managed File Transfer – Enterprise Data Quadrant report from SoftwareReviews , a division of IT research and consulting firm Info-Tech Research Group . GoAnywhere MFT retained its spot as the market leader, while...
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GoAnywhere Earns Spot on G2's 2022 Best Software Awards for IT Infrastructure Products

MINNEAPOLIS (February 14, 2022) - Fortra today announced that its GoAnywhere MFT software has been named to G2’s 2022 Best Software Awards, placing on the Best IT Infrastructure Products list. G2’s annual Best Software List ranks the world’s best software companies and products based on authentic, timely reviews from real users. GoAnywhere earned this honor thanks in part to its commitment to help...
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Fortra Acquires Enterprise Data Loss Prevention Leader Digital Guardian

Digital Guardian strengthens Fortra’ data security portfolio with SaaS and managed service-enabled endpoint, network, and cloud data loss prevention. MINNEAPOLIS, October 27, 2021—Fortra announced today the acquisition of Digital Guardian , the industry’s only SaaS provider of data loss prevention (DLP) solutions for large and mid-sized organizations. Digital Guardian’s solutions give customers...
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Fortra Completes Tender Offer to Acquire GlobalSCAPE to Grow Data Security Portfolio

MINNEAPOLIS, MN August 28, 2020 – Fortra today announced the successful completion of its cash tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of managed file transfer solutions provider GlobalSCAPE, Inc. (NYSE American: GSB) at a purchase price of $9.50 per share in cash. Fortra’ tender offer expired at one minute after 11:59 p.m. New York City time, on August 27, 2020. GlobalSCAPE...
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ECS International BV Signs Partnership with Fortra for GoAnywhere MFT Product Suite

Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) August 19, 2020 – ECS International BV (ECS), a trusted advisor for data communication, integration, and transformation, today announced an enhanced partnership with Fortra to provide its GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution to customers in EMEA. GoAnywhere, recognised for its powerful file transfer and integration solutions, enables...
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GlobalSCAPE and Fortra Sign Merger Agreement

SAN ANTONIO, TX June 20, 2020 – GlobalSCAPE, Inc. (NYSE American: GSB) and Fortra, LLC today jointly announced they have signed a definitive merger agreement under which Fortra will acquire all outstanding shares of GlobalSCAPE for $9.50 per share in cash. The combined company would focus on providing the most comprehensive collection of trusted security and automation solutions to customers...
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Fortra Adds New MFTaaS Solution and Enhances Secure File Collaboration

MINNEAPOLIS June 10, 2020 – Fortra today announced a new release of its award-winning secure managed file transfer (MFT) software GoAnywhere MFT. The new version includes a release of the Fortra SaaS solution, as well as more robust collaboration via secure email and forms. With the release of its new MFTaaS offering, GoAnywhere MFT can now be deployed as a SaaS solution. This is a significant way...
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Fortra Partners with StarLink to Provide GoAnywhere MFT in the Middle East

MINNEAPOLIS February 20, 2020 – Fortra announced today an enhanced partnership with Dubai-based StarLink to provide customers in the Middle East, Germany, Turkey, and Africa with GoAnywhere secure managed file transfer (MFT). As a global provider of security solutions for sensitive data, Fortra needed a partner with strong insight into these markets and a proven ability to help customers. “We are...
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Fortra Adds New EDIFACT and Global Support for MFT Solution

MINNEAPOLIS August 22, 2019 – As the fastest-growing MFT solution in the world, Fortra recognized an increasing need for worldwide compatibility. As a result, GoAnywhere is now EDIFACT compatible. GoAnywhere’s support for the global EDIFACT standard allows you to read and write EDIFACT files in GoAnywhere with trading partners all over the world. "EDIFACT (Electronic Data Interchange for...
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GoAnywhere Ranks as #1 Managed File Transfer Solution in Report by Info-Tech Research Group

MINNEAPOLIS April 3, 2019 – In a new report released by Info-Tech Research Group, GoAnywhere, a Fortra solution for Managed File Transfer (MFT), received the highest scores from end users when considering product satisfaction and features along with vendor experience and capabilities. Info-Tech’s 2019 MFT Category Report provides a comprehensive evaluation of leading products to help buyers find...
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GoAnywhere Named Market Leader in Managed File Transfer for Cyber Defense Magazine InfoSec Awards 2019

MINNEAPOLIS March 7, 2019 — Today GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer received the 2019 InfoSec Award for Managed File Transfer from Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), a leading information security publication. More than 3,000 companies were evaluated, with fewer than 200 chosen as winners. For the third year in a row, GoAnywhere, a Fortra solution, was selected as the top Managed File Transfer solution...
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Fortra Improves Visibility of Transfer Activity in Latest GoAnywhere MFT Release

Minneapolis, MN, December 7, 2017 —Fortra has announced the newest version of its managed file transfer product, GoAnywhere MFT. This release introduces several enhancements to current features, including a Google map view that gives users visibility into their worldwide file transfer activity and a new database-driven way to manage keys and certificates. Fortra is dedicated to giving IT...