Managed file transfer is a category of solutions that enable secure, centrally managed, regulatory-compliant, automated, reliable and efficient data movement. An MFT solution can support a full range of file transfer needs — from user-initiated file transfers and multi-user file sharing to automated business-to-business (B2B) data exchanges. It’s essentially an all-in-one solution that caters to organizations looking to simplify increasingly complex data transfer workflows.

When your business processes involve large files that need to cross the internet in the fastest way possible, look beyond traditional methods like email or cloud-based file sharing services. These methods fall short of meeting certain business requirements for time-sensitive large file transfers. In many cases, your best option would be a managed file transfer (MFT) solution.

Managed file transfer as a service (MFTaaS) is revolutionizing file transfer workflows by improving efficiency and security while reducing cost and maintenance. Its emergence coincides with businesses seeking to cut expenses, tackle growing cyber threats and meet the demand for streamlined operations. But what exactly is MFTaaS?

An FTP site is a server that enables you to upload and download files through the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). Many people use FTP sites to move large files or numerous files from one computer system to another across a network.

The file transfer software options available today aren't all created equal. Evaluating solutions based on your organization's needs goes beyond splitting hairs over technical features. The best file transfer solution must significantly enhance your organization’s security and operational efficiency. That’s because when you choose a file transfer provider, you choose who your organization will trust with your most valuable asset: data. As the digital landscape advances, so does the need for seamless automation, rapid data exchange and uncompromising security.

In an era dominated by digital transformation and the exchange of sensitive data, the security and efficiency of file transfers have become top-of-mind for IT leaders in enterprise-level organizations. When managing complex IT environments requiring robust, reliable, and secure file transfer protocols, you may face mounting pressures.

Secure data transfers are pivotal for maintaining a competitive advantage in our swiftly evolving digital landscape. As cybersecurity challenges rise and the shift towards cloud-based ecosystems continues, your strategy for secure data streaming becomes a cornerstone of business operations. It integrates advancements in data security and considers the implications of AI and automation on cybersecurity.

Of all file transfer services, perhaps the easiest is using HTTP/S as a file transfer service, a.k .a. a web file transfer service. That's because users don't have to install anything. They'll only need to upload or download files from your service for a web browser. If you're using JSCAPE MFT Server, setting up an HTTP/HTTPS file transfer service is also easy.

JSCAPE is a managed file transfer protocol solution that supports any protocol and platform. Fully scalable and flexible, JSCAPE's managed FTP server enables users to handle multiple protocols (FTPS, SFTP, AS2, and OFTP, as well as SSH and SSL/TLS) from a single server. This makes it possible to simplify enterprise file transfers and improve compliance with two-factor authentication.

JSCAPE allows users to meet enterprise file-sharing needs, including HTTP file transfers. Let me show you how it's done.

When transferring files through the File Transfer Protocol (FTP), you sometimes need to pay attention to the type of file you transfer and the transfer mode used. When these two don’t match, you could end up with a corrupted file that doesn’t function or appear as expected.

SFTP vs. SCP Overview

Both SCP and SFTP run over TCP port 22 by default. Both are also used for transferring files. So are they one and the same? If not, what's the difference between the two? In this post, we compare them in terms of qualities essential to file transfers: speed, security, functionality, support for large files, and support for resuming transfers. Let's see which protocol has the advantage.