JSCAPE MFT Server Simplifies File Transfer for Maxwell Technologies

Case study explores how to simplify file transfers with web based file transfers and ad-hoc file transfers.
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Customer Profile

Founded in 1965, Maxwell Technologies is a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative, cost-effective energy storage and power delivery solutions.

managed file transfer

Challenge

Maxwell Technologies needed a secure file transfer application that could service both their internal users, as well as many international trading partners and customers.

Maxwell Technologies had several functional and technical requirements for a managed file transfer application which included:

  • Secure file transfer
  • Firewall transparency
  • Eliminate need to install client software
  • Ease of use
  • Platform independence
  • Flexibility to use different file transfer protocols
  • Large file transfer capabilities
  • Support for ad-hoc file transfers

Solution

After a thorough evaluation Maxwell Technologies chose to deploy JSCAPE MFT Server to a Solaris environment.

Results

Using JSCAPE MFT Server Maxwell Technologies was able to achieve all requirements. Using the web based file transfer services available in JSCAPE MFT Server, Maxwell Technologies eliminated previously experienced firewall related issues and the need for users to install complicated client software.

Several of Maxwell Technologies international customers have email attachment size limits coupled with low bandwidth Internet connections. In the past this made sending large email attachments to customers error prone and inefficient. The Ad-Hoc Email File Transfer feature provided Maxwell Technologies with a quick and easy solution to this problem.

Testimonial

"Using JSCAPE MFT Server we have experienced reduced workload and administration, increased customer satisfaction, faster turnaround for requests and a more professional presentation with company branding."

Bruce Bean
Maxwell Technologies