Managed File Transfer

Secure FTP Replacement And Alternative To Consumer File Transfer Tools

You need a secure, easy to use and professionally-branded file transfer solution with online storage to share your business content quickly with teams, contractors, partners and customers. For larger firms, managed file transfer needs to be integrated with business applications and deployed with centralized control of online business collaboration. With Thru managed file transfer, you gain FTP replacement that lets you send and receive files faster than overnight mail with advanced tracking features and online storage to guarantee delivery.

Thru managed file transfer is an FTP replacement solutions which can be controlled using your Windows Active Directory or other user directory, and integrated with your existing business applications using web services. Thru managed file transfer replaces FTP servers and lets you use the business applications you work in everyday, such as Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes and Microsoft SharePoint, to transfer files and manage emails with no storage constraints and security risks by:

• Replacing FTP servers and CD/DVD shipping to improve visibility and centralize the flow of electronic information
• Giving you a complete reporting on uploads and downloads—who, when and where
• Providing a file DropBox for individual users and groups to receive files of unlimited size
• Shipping files to anywhere in the world with SAS 70 Type II datacenters on most continents and Distributed Content Synchronization (DCS)
• Control access to files after download based on view limits, machine limits and edit, print or copy operations
• Schedule file transfers with command line support to interface with UNIX and mainframe systems
• Making files available for unlimited download for as long as you need
• Offering long-term storage space with backup and disaster recovery
• Securing your files with encryption, passwords and information rights management—you can control access to files after they are downloaded
• Leveraging your addressbooks from your business email account
• Retaining your name, logo and custom language on DropBoxes, email notifications and download pages
• Simplifying file transfer from your website with the ability to publish on-the-fly web pages
• Integrating file transfer inside your business applications with the ability to secure messages and encrypt attachments with an audit trail that enables regulatory compliance

Business Need

How business users transfer files over internet connections can have a significant impact on operations, corporate governance and compliance. Any delays in sending or receiving information can mean failed patent applications, price fluctuations and inaccurate technical specifications. When users transfer files over internet connections, maximum security and tracking of intellectual property and sensitive records is crucial.

Many businesses use email to transfer files over internet lines and with internal users. How can you secure file transfers, manage email, find project information and put an end to email recipients saying that they “didn’t get it”? At the same time, your storage policy places restrictions on file and email inbox sizes. As a result, users waste time reformatting or shrinking files.

FTP is widely used in enterprises as well. It's a primary way to transfer files over internet lines. However, FTP lacks monitoring, security and internal controls. Files are lost or deleted improperly from FTP servers with no way to track their whereabouts. In defending against lawsuits, incomplete electronic discovery is creating compliance risk.

IT Challenge

Typical IT environments include email and FTP servers to transfer files over internet connections. Unfortunately, email and FTP servers cannot understand the difference between critical and routine information. Also, both email and FTP servers contain insufficient security by themselves. Still, you are challenged with aligning IT to business goals and creating shareholder value. To address this issue and prevent information leaks, you could deploy email encryption and content filtering. The caveat is burdensome complexity: managing the mix of disparate tools requires multiple skill-sets and additional time. Meanwhile, you’re at full team capacity. Also, more support calls are coming in from users who complain that it’s too hard to transfer files over internet lines. They resort to unauthorized use of CD, DVD, USB drives or paper to get their jobs done. In this environment, transferring files efficiently and tracking file transfers becomes almost impossible.

Explore Thru’s products and services for managed file transfer and secure messaging solutions.