Businesses and companies are moving towards digitalization rapidly in the current global markets. With these rapid digital transformations, the need for adapting to exponentially growing streams of data has become crucial for companies. To manage these vast streams, companies require data and files to be transferred to and from between internal applications/teams and external parties.
Inside a single company, there may be several different methods of data transfer being adapted and implemented by teams and individuals to cater to these needs. Having several different ways of data transfer may lead to duplicated and unsecured data which can adversely affect productivity while leading to security concerns as well as wastage of resources due to duplication.
The Managed File Transfer Technology is a simplified and secure process of transferring files internally or externally to and from an organization. MFT provides a centrally managed solution for companies that helps create, manage and monitor file transfer connections among persons, business applications, and systems. MFT eliminates unsecured file transfer and reduces wastage of resources while eliminating the need for complex coding for automation. MFT is also providing clear visibility of the file transfer processes.
Without the use of MFT, the IT teams will have to manage scripts that were created for transferring files, and when issues occur, they will have to dig through extensive log files for troubleshooting. There is also the heavy burden of maintaining many disparate file transfer mechanisms when there is no MFT solution adapted in a company.
With an MFT solution, the IT teams could do online configuration and management of file transfer workflows, while having the convenience of detailed reporting in case of troubleshooting and even real-time alerts when issues occur. When an entire company adapts a single MFT solution, the IT teams will have the benefit of centralized control over file-based data.
Depending on the organization’s security protocols and guidelines, the scope of the project, and company strategy, MFT solutions can be deployed either on-premise or on the cloud.
MFT acts as the client/server by sitting between the endpoints which are the source and the target. The configuration is executed by connecting those endpoints; source to target, through a graphical user interface (GUI)
After configuration is done, according to the configuration triggers (either schedules or events) the files will be transferred automatically
Through Automatic alerts and IT dashboards, the statuses of file transfers could be monitored.
The majority of file transfer use cases are falling under three categories
An MFT Solution can be implemented to cater for any of the above categories. Introducing an Managed File Transfer system will enhance the file transferring workflow.
There can be many reasons behind needing an MFT solution
By encrypting files in transit and storage/rest, MFT can ensure data security which will help your company to remain compliant with industry regulations. Contrary to traditional file transfer systems, MFT Solutions are built for mitigate security vulnerabilities with a number of security mechanisms.
Traditional systems required highly skilled people for writing scripts to manage data, and those scripts needed to be run using scheduling tools in their respective operating systems. With MFT, the configurations are created and deployed using a GUI which can be easily done by someone even without any expertise. This saves a significant amount of time for the creation and automation of data transfers among endpoints
Detection of failed delivery and automatic retry mechanism. Automatic/Manual resume capability for incomplete transfers
For events like outbound transfer failure, new inbound transfer users can configure the MFT solutions to send an email notification or a webhook event. This will be an added advantage especially when the whole system is automated.
Since MFT solutions consist of data protection mechanisms the downtime will be minimal in a situation where a server fails. Serverless MFT solutions like MFTG won’t even have the hassle of maintaining servers. Features like this ensure the reliability of a company’s file transfer.
Hirudinee has worked on a variety of products at Aayu throughout her career and has hands-on experience in planning, designing, and executing testing activities. She is the QA manager of the team with more than 7 years of experience in delivering top-notch software solutions. Outside of work, she loves traveling, trying new foods, and her dogs.
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