FileCatalyst is an important addition to our existing asset management system as it not only accelerates our file transfers, but provides an easy-to-use interface. When it comes to ease of use, from an end user standpoint, other technologies don't compare to FileCatalyst.

—Marlon Gillett, Vice President Systems Technology Group, Avail-TVN

The Problem of Sharing and Tracking

Receiving files from clients, partners, and affiliates is critical for many organizations. In most cases, content submission is an ad-hoc combination of email, FTP, and physical delivery of hard drives or optical media. What happens once the file arrives?

Ideally the file goes into the company's "workflow" (standard procedures for tracking and processing), but too often the files go missing or are not processed in a timely fashion. Whenever external and internal workflows meet, file submission and tracking become difficult.

...Solved with FileCatalyst Workflow

FileCatalyst Workflow integrates with your website, acting as a file transfer web portal for your clients, partners, and affiliates. Tracking and email notifications are automated, unifying the entire process. With no prior training, any user with a web browser and internet connection can submit and collaborate on large data sets. Putting a file into your workflow becomes simple, fast, and secure.

With acceleration enabled on the FileCatalyst Server, transfers are also immune to harsh network conditions. Send files at speeds up to 100X faster than FTP, and avoid the hassle and expense of shipping physical media.

FileCatalyst Workflow presents a rich, fast and intuitive job order experience while streamlining our workflow process. We are very pleased to give our customers and employees the benefit of this web experience.

—Les Wojcianiec, Managing Partner, Wade-Tech CAD & Graphics

How It Works

When a user arrives at your website, they submit files along with order information, creating a “job”. The information collected at this stage is completely customizable, and could include such things as sensitive dates or specific instructions. The job is created and files are transferred at the highest possible speed or taken from individual or group online storage areas.

As the job is processed through an organization's workflow, users can follow its status. Email notifications keep stakeholders aware of any changes to the job right up to its completion.

Additional Features and Benefits

FileCatalyst Workflow leverages a growing number of features to create not only a file submission portal, but a web presence for centrally managing your organization's entire file transfer process. Some of these include:

• Online storage

  for registered users. Users may have individual storage areas, or shared areas with any number of groups

• Custom order forms and status levels

  , tailoring the workflow to each individual organization's needs

• Completely Brandable

  interface, built using HTML and CSS. Use standard web development techniques to change your deployment to match corporate look and feel.

• No Installation

  on the end-user's side. Being web-based, all the user needs is a browser and an internet connection.

• OpenLDAP / Active Directory

  authentication means seamless provisioning and authentication for organizations already using such a directory. Or, use built-in tools for creating new users and groups.

• Tracking and Security:

  industry-level encryption, password protection, account management, and complete auditing help to address the various mandates used in the industry, including GLB, SOX and HIPAA.

• Easy File Management

  with automated archiving and file deletion.

• Reliabile Delivery

  with protocol failover from UDP to FTP to HTTP ensures that files are stubbornly delivered through even the harshest network conditions.

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