White Paper:
Managed File Transfer (MFT) and iPaaS: A Complete Solution
A cost-effective strategy to keep your digital transformation channels open, flexible and ready for business, now and in the future.
Evolution of integration from on-premises ESB / SOA architectures to cloud-based integration platforms as a service (iPaaS) makes other API-centric cloud-native services an essential component of an iPaaS-driven integration framework. It is beneficial for the enterprise to select managed file transfer technology built on a modern cloud platform with extensive APIs that can be part of existing integration strategies.
Key Differences between iPaaS and MFT
When considering an MFT solution for an enterprise integration platform, it’s important to understand the key differences between iPaaS and MFT:
| iPaaS | Thru’s MFT | |
|---|---|---|
| APIs and Connectors | Extensive set of APIs and connectors | General set of file protocols and APIs |
| Data Exchange | Near real-time or not real-time and synchronous | Batch, near real-time or not real-time and synchronous |
| Payload Size (File size and number of files) | Small to medium | Unlimited |
| Persistence (Store files until delivery) | No or limited persistence | Unlimited persistence |
| Data Transformation Capability | Yes | No |
| Type of Connection | Mostly point-to-point connections | One flow for hundreds of partners |
| Guaranteed Delivery | Requires special programming | Built in, unlimited payloads |
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- 21+ essential features for an MFT solution
- The differences between EDI and MFT file exchange
- Three use cases
