Managed File Transfer

Businesses are increasingly deploying managed file transfer to replace traditional file transfer methods. Organizations face file transfer proliferation, in the form of increased file sizes and number of files across operation environments. The need to provide better visibility and traceability, including the ability to provide non-repudiation and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLA) is increasing. IT is also spending more time on testing systems to identify causes of problems after incidents occur, often investigating multiple FTP’s and scripts. The burden on IT is particularly heavy when file transfers are part of workflows which traverse multiple operating environments, partners, or are embedded in the implementation of SOA service.

mft header Managed File TransferThru’s Managed File Transfer

Thru’s managed file transfer platform is built on a robust and resilient high-speed Content Delivery Network with 100% uptime SLA. Thru’s platform is chosen for its ease-of-use, while providing multiple layers of security and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA). Thru offers an unified and consolidated platform that provides centralized visibility and management. Rules and policy related to compliance and governance can therefore be universally applied and centrally managed with high visibility and comprehensive reporting, greatly simplifying management, compliance and governance.

Thru’s managed file transfer platform comes with connectors for email clients such as Outlook and Lotus Notes, furthermore it plugs into SharePoint, Salesforce.com and provides a comprehensive Web Services API. The enterprise connectors can be fully automated to optimize business processes, such as using the Web Services API to integrate into CRM systems, or allowing customer support the ability to send unlimited size files directly from salesforce.com, using our Electronic Software Distribution.

Managed File Transfer Features and Benefits

  • Management, reporting and analytics – Users, policies, and SLA’s are governed from one centralized location
  • Accelerated compliance – Real-time visibility into a comprehensive audit trail lets you track the who, what, and where of any file.
  • Reduced information risk – Secure content delivery, access controls, archiving and auditing ensure faster compliance, better data protection, effective disaster recovery and timely electronic discovery.
  • Content delivery network – Eliminates time restrictions and latency issues for large (unlimited size) file transfers.
  • Patent pending technology – Significantly increases transfer speeds (multi-threading) , while also reducing high latency.
  • Flexibility – Comprehensive Web Services API, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) increases reusability and reduces implementation time.
  • Seamless integration – The only to include “Outlook, Lotus Notes, SharePoint and Salesforce.com”
  • Platform support – Windows, Linux and Unix operating systems.
  • More than 700 pre-configured connections – Ensure you can connect to popular trading networks, including Walmart, Target, Food Lion, Home Depot, Honda and more.
  • Tight integration – Popular EDI translators, including Trusted Link, Application Integrator, Gentran and more.
  • Community Management – Push out set-up and pre-configured connections to clients that are part of your VLTrader network.
  • Comprehensive Certificate Manager – Allow for overlapping certificates and scheduled certificate replacement to meet each of your trading partner’s needs.

Managed File Transfer Security

  • SAS 70 Type II data centers, ISO 9001:2008, ISO/IEC 27001:2005 and ISO/IEC 20000 certifications.
  • Microsoft EFS is used for encrypting data at rest using AES, SHA, and ECC cryptographic algorithms compliant with Suite B encryption requirements as defined by the National Security Agency to meet the needs of United States government agencies for protecting classified information.
  • End-to-end SSL encryption for HTTP and FTP data transfer: 3DES for transport encryption with AES-256 client browsers support. SHA-1 hash function.
  • Integration with Active Directory and secure Single Sign-On (SSO).
  • Database isolation for each deployed instance of our services. Each instance can run in a standalone environment to isolate all documents and related database information.
  • Storage in a virtualized file management system, which can only be accessed by the application layer.
  • VLProxy component manages connections in the DMZ while keeping your data and network secure.
  • Self-signed certificate generation allows private key sizes up to 4,096 bits.
  • Symantec Antivirus integration.
  • FIPS 140-2 certified.

Thru’s Managed File Transfer platform is built on a foundation of security & trust.