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Five Ways to Improve ePHI for HIPAA/HITECH with Managed File Transfer

The healthcare industry is under increasing pressure to make health information more accessible to both patients and healthcare providers, while simultaneously ensuring that patient data remains private and secure. Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions can provide the security, control, and visibility that can help the healthcare industry address the current challenges related...
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Cybersecurity Myths Debunked

Like many of Greek mythology's greatest heroes, the IT and cybersecurity professionals of today spend years preparing for an attack or test from an unknown creature. Will it be the Hydra-like multifaceted DDoS attack, or the sweet siren song of phishing upon your unfortunate colleagues? Discover what six IT and cybersecurity experts from across the globe have to say about...
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Buyer's Guide: Secure Managed File Transfer

We know finding the right file transfer solution for your organization isn’t an easy process. There are dozens of details to consider, from industry and compliance concerns to critical cybersecurity needs, and they can make choosing a vendor complex. In this ultimate buyer’s guide, you’ll find the information you need to successfully evaluate different managed file transfer...
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GoAnywhere MFT Financial Benefits Study

Many organizations don't have a secure and efficient way to handle data transfers - but is the investment worth the payoff when it comes to managed file software? A study conducted by research firm Goode Intelligence set out to find the answer. This Financial Benefit Study from Goode Intelligence looks at the financial and non-financial benefits of using GoAnywhere Managed...
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GoAnywhere Director was upgraded and renamed to GoAnywhere MFT.

In July of 2015, GoAnywhere Director was upgraded and renamed to GoAnywhere MFT, which is the next evolution in Managed File Transfer technology. GoAnywhere MFT merges workflow automation capabilities (adapted from GoAnywhere Director) with secure FTP server and collaboration features (adapted from GoAnywhere Services). This provides customers with a unified browser-based...
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Taking Steps to Proactively Address Supply Chain Security Risks

MINNEAPOLIS – June 29, 2022 – In The Logistics Point, Chris Spargen looks at how secure managed file transfer can help organizations combat data loss security risks in the supply chain. Excerpt: “For cybercriminals, supply chains represent a highly tempting target. These highly connected systems often involve the control of millions of pounds worth of payments and shipped...
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GoAnywhere Recognized as 2022 Top Performer in Managed File Transfer by SourceForce

MINNEAPOLIS – May 18, 2022 – Fortra today announced that its managed file transfer (MFT) solution GoAnywhere has been awarded a Spring 2022 Top Performer Award by SourceForge. The award recognizes exceptional companies and products with a significant number of favorable user reviews on the SourceForge website. “We’re delighted to see customers continue to validate GoAnywhere...
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GoAnywhere One of Two Gold Medal Winners for Fortra in the 2022 SoftwareReviews Managed File Transfer Data Quadrant Report

MINNEAPOLIS — April 13, 2022 — Fortra today announced that managed file transfer (MFT) solutions from GoAnywhere and Globalscape have been recognized as gold medalists in the 2022 Managed File Transfer – Enterprise Data Quadrant report from SoftwareReviews, a division of IT research and consulting firm Info-Tech Research Group. GoAnywhere MFT retained its spot as the market...
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Fortra to Acquire Alert Logic to Enable Customers to Address Cybersecurity Skills Shortage with Hybrid IT Approach

MINNEAPOLIS March 9, 2022—Fortra announced today it has signed a merger agreement to acquire Alert Logic, a well-known leader in managed detection and response (MDR) services. Alert Logic works as a seamless extension of security teams, augmenting existing cybersecurity resources and technology to safeguard on-premise, cloud, SaaS, and hybrid infrastructures. The company’s MDR...
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GoAnywhere Earns Spot on G2's 2022 Best Software Awards for IT Infrastructure Products

MINNEAPOLIS (February 14, 2022) - Fortra today announced that its GoAnywhere MFT software has been named to G2’s 2022 Best Software Awards, placing on the Best IT Infrastructure Products list. G2’s annual Best Software List ranks the world’s best software companies and products based on authentic, timely reviews from real users. GoAnywhere earned this honor thanks in part to...
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Fortra Acquires Enterprise Data Loss Prevention Leader Digital Guardian

    Digital Guardian strengthens Fortra’ data security portfolio with SaaS and managed service-enabled endpoint, network, and cloud data loss prevention. MINNEAPOLIS, October 27, 2021—Fortra announced today the acquisition of Digital Guardian, the industry’s only SaaS provider of data loss prevention (DLP) solutions for large and mid-sized...
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Fortra Completes Tender Offer to Acquire GlobalSCAPE to Grow Data Security Portfolio

MINNEAPOLIS, MN August 28, 2020 – Fortra today announced the successful completion of its cash tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of managed file transfer solutions provider GlobalSCAPE, Inc. (NYSE American: GSB) at a purchase price of $9.50 per share in cash. Fortra’ tender offer expired at one minute after 11:59 p.m. New York City time, on August...
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ECS International BV Signs Partnership with Fortra for GoAnywhere MFT Product Suite

Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) August 19, 2020 – ECS International BV (ECS), a trusted advisor for data communication, integration, and transformation, today announced an enhanced partnership with Fortra to provide its GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution to customers in EMEA. GoAnywhere, recognised for its powerful file transfer and integration solutions...
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GlobalSCAPE and Fortra Sign Merger Agreement

SAN ANTONIO, TX June 20, 2020 – GlobalSCAPE, Inc. (NYSE American: GSB) and Fortra, LLC today jointly announced they have signed a definitive merger agreement under which Fortra will acquire all outstanding shares of GlobalSCAPE for $9.50 per share in cash. The combined company would focus on providing the most comprehensive collection of trusted security and automation...
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Fortra Adds New MFTaaS Solution and Enhances Secure File Collaboration

MINNEAPOLIS June 10, 2020 – Fortra today announced a new release of its award-winning secure managed file transfer (MFT) software GoAnywhere MFT. The new version includes a release of the Fortra SaaS solution, as well as more robust collaboration via secure email and forms. With the release of its new MFTaaS offering, GoAnywhere MFT can now be deployed as a SaaS solution. This...
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Fortra Partners with StarLink to Provide GoAnywhere MFT in the Middle East

MINNEAPOLIS February 20, 2020 – Fortra announced today an enhanced partnership with Dubai-based StarLink to provide customers in the Middle East, Germany, Turkey, and Africa with GoAnywhere secure managed file transfer (MFT). As a global provider of security solutions for sensitive data, Fortra needed a partner with strong insight into these markets and a proven ability to...
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Fortra Adds New EDIFACT and Global Support for MFT Solution

MINNEAPOLIS August 22, 2019 – As the fastest-growing MFT solution in the world, Fortra recognized an increasing need for worldwide compatibility. As a result, GoAnywhere is now EDIFACT compatible. GoAnywhere’s support for the global EDIFACT standard allows you to read and write EDIFACT files in GoAnywhere with trading partners all over the world. "EDIFACT (Electronic Data...
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GoAnywhere Ranks as #1 Managed File Transfer Solution in Report by Info-Tech Research Group

MINNEAPOLIS April 3, 2019 – In a new report released by Info-Tech Research Group, GoAnywhere, a Fortra solution for Managed File Transfer (MFT), received the highest scores from end users when considering product satisfaction and features along with vendor experience and capabilities. Info-Tech’s 2019 MFT Category Report provides a comprehensive evaluation of leading products...
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GoAnywhere Named Market Leader in Managed File Transfer for Cyber Defense Magazine InfoSec Awards 2019

MINNEAPOLIS March 7, 2019 — Today GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer received the 2019 InfoSec Award for Managed File Transfer from Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), a leading information security publication. More than 3,000 companies were evaluated, with fewer than 200 chosen as winners. For the third year in a row, GoAnywhere, a Fortra solution, was selected as the top Managed...
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Fortra Improves Visibility of Transfer Activity in Latest GoAnywhere MFT Release

Minneapolis, MN, December 7, 2017—Fortra has announced the newest version of its managed file transfer product, GoAnywhere MFT. This release introduces several enhancements to current features, including a Google map view that gives users visibility into their worldwide file transfer activity and a new database-driven way to manage keys and certificates. Fortra is dedicated to...