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Overcoming Distance and File Size When Transferring Files

Image How UDP-based Technology Helps with Long Distance and Large File Transfers “Relying on TCP-based file transfer protocols such as SFTP, HTTP, or FTPS on their own if you need to send files lightning-fast, from remote locations, or off-shore, can put you at a strategic disadvantage, as those protocols lack the acceleration and...
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Considerations for Cloud File Transfers

Image Whether your organization is debating on moving your file transfer process entirely to the cloud, adopting a hybrid environment, or using a hosted SaaS solution, review the considerations below to help better clarify and get the organizational support needed for a cloud-based file transfer solution.  There are no absolute right...
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Fast File Transfer: Obstacles and Options

Image Fast, faster, and fastest. With technology comes the benefit of speed to get through tasks easier and yes, faster. Transferring files is no exception. Organizations want and need files to get to their destination quickly and reliably. What Might Slow Down a File Transfer? Getting that business-critical file where it needs to...
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A Perfect Match: GoAnywhere MFT and Open PGP

Image As companies face increasing pressure to keep data safe, encryption protocols like Open PGP provide an increased level of security to do so. An open-source version of PGP (Pretty Good Protection), Open PGP delivers the same level of protection in a publicly available format. Because of its high availability, it enjoys widespread...
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Fidelity Express Automates Data Flow to and From Trading Partners

Industry: Financial Services Thanks to an alphabet soup of file formats (e.g., .pdf, .rtf, .txt, .doc, .docx, .xls), business partners must work together, often on a case-by-case basis, to figure out what will be the most suitable format to use when exchanging data. In some cases, .txt files might be best, while in others, spreadsheets with an .xls extension might be better. ...
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Open PGP Encryption

Video Transcript: GoAnywhere supports Open PGP compliant encryption technology, allowing you to automate the encryption, signing, verification, and decryption of your files with PGP. Let's take a look at how GoAnywhere can encrypt and sign a file. Here is an example of a file containing information that needs to be encrypted before it is transmitted to a trading partner. On...
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How to Automate Your PGP Encryption

About the Webinar Are you using a free PGP encryption tool? Now it's time to take file transfers to the next step! Although free tools like OpenPGP Studio are a great option, GoAnywhere helps to automate file transfers securely and can save crucial time, plus so much more! This webinar focuses on automating your PGP encryption, touching on the negatives that can come from...
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GoFast File Transfer Acceleration

GoFast is a file transfer acceleration protocol in GoAnywhere that can transmit data considerably faster than traditional FTP. Before files are transferred, a secure SSL/TLS control channel is first established over TCP between the GoFast server and client. This control channel can be authenticated with user credentials as well as X.509 client and server certificates. After...
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AnMed Health Improves File Transfer Stability and Enjoys Significant Cost Savings Thanks to MFT

Industry: Healthcare As legacy FTP processes start to degrade, they slowly consume more and more IT resources. Most companies don't recognize the true enormity of the problem until it comes to a head. AnMed Health (Anderson Area Medical Center) recognized the inefficiency and risk of their file transfer operations and set out to find a replacement: GoAnywhere MFT. Reducing...
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7 Scenarios in Which to Use Encryption Software

  Image Not sure what encryption software is used for – or maybe just when to use each type? Discover common file transfer scenarios and which data encryption protocol best fits your needs.   What is Data Encryption Software? Data encryption software, also called file encryption software, solutions come in various forms: free or...
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What is PGP Encryption and How to Use It

  Image Encryption is key to securing organizational data in the short term and long. However, there are a few different types of encryption that organizations can use to achieve the optimal level of security. GnuPG is one of the most notable. However, today we’ll break down how PGP encryption works and how to use it to maintain the...
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3 Reasons to Enhance MFT With Fast File Transfer Solutions

  Image For many organizations, the first step toward optimizing workflows and sharing information securely is adopting a managed file transfer (MFT) solution. This is a major step that can change a lot in the way organizations conduct their business and the bottom line is that it can be a lucrative and much more secure decision to...
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PGP vs. Open PGP: What’s the Difference?

  Image   Encryption standards become more and more important every day. With the rise of data breaches, it’s critical now more than ever for organizations to raise the level at which they protect their information. Partly, educating employees has presented itself as an easy way to make data safer. However, taking the time to choose...
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Should You Use PGP or GPG Encryption?

  Image Not every piece of information is meant for every pair of eyes. That’s why organizations count on encryption technology – to lock down their sensitive data from malicious acquisition or even human error. And, when it comes to those encryption protocols, you’ve got options. One choice you or your IT team might need to make is...
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What is GPG?

  Image What is GPG? GPG, also known as GNU Privacy Guard (GnuPG), is a different adaption, but popular implementation of the Open PGP standard as defined by RFC 4880. GPG in Depth GPG is an open-source standard and strong alternative to the official PGP software owned by Symantec. It was developed by Werner Koch and released in...
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How a Remote Workforce Impacts Your Data Security

  Image You did it. Many months ago, you sent your employees home armed with their laptops, a few passwords, and a couple of Zoom invites. Now, hunkered down in their stretchy, comfy clothes, thankful for not having to commute, they’re carrying on the day-to-day business responsibilities for your organization. But is it really...
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Why You Should Use File Encryption Software

  Image   File Encryption Software is “Key”   What is the key to keeping your data safe? One word: Encryption. There’s no question that encrypting sensitive data at rest and in motion is essential when it comes to guarding against cyber threats and complying with local, national, or industry-standard requirements. However, if you...
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How Encryption Works: Everything You Need to Know

Image   What is Data Encryption? Encryption is a method of encoding data (messages or files) so that only authorized parties can read or access that data. Encryption software uses complex algorithms to scramble the data being sent. Once received, the data can be decrypted using a key provided by the originator of the message. The...