Is It Time Your Company Upgraded from Ad-Hoc File Sharing?

The Global File Sharing market is booming.  Uptake of services such as Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, Microsoft OneDrive, Citrix ShareFile, Egnyte, Zoho Docs, IBM FileNet, SharePoint, Adobe Document Cloud, M-Files, Accellion, Syncplicity, SugarSync, WeTransfer has never been stronger.

These "ad-hoc" file-sharing applications are certainly popular.  However, are companies that permit their proliferation unwittingly taking risks with their data and foregoing productivity gains?

Picking Up Where Ad-Hoc Drops Off

Managed File Transfer (MFT) generally outperforms ad-hoc file sharing services due to its enhanced security, automation, and centralised management capabilities. These additional capabilities are crucial for handling sensitive data and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Here's a breakdown of why MFT may be the better solution for your company…

Enhanced Security

MFT solutions offer robust encryption, secure protocols (like SFTP, FTPS), and robust auditing capabilities, ensuring data confidentiality and integrity. Ad-hoc services, while offering some security features, may lack the comprehensive security controls needed for enterprise-level data protection.

Automation and Efficiency

MFT platforms automate file transfers, reduce manual errors, and streamline workflows, improving efficiency and reducing IT overhead. Ad-hoc services require more manual intervention and can be less efficient for large-scale or complex file transfers.

Centralised Management

MFT provides centralised control and visibility over file transfers, allowing IT teams to manage access, monitor activities, and enforce policies. Ad-hoc services often lack this level of control, making it difficult to manage and audit data transfers.

Compliance and Auditing

MFT solutions facilitate compliance with industry regulations and standards by providing comprehensive audit trails and reporting capabilities. Ad-hoc services may not offer the same level of auditability, making compliance more challenging.

Scalability and Reliability

MFT platforms are designed to handle large volumes of data and complex transfer scenarios, ensuring scalability and reliability. Ad-hoc services may struggle to handle large files or complex transfers, potentially leading to delays or failures.

Free Demonstration?

At Generic Systems Australia, we’re your local experts in secure managed file transfer.  We have decades of experience helping local companies like yours embrace and leverage MFT’s capabilities and advantages.

If you’d like to see first-hand how MFT can keep your data safe and boost your team’s productivity, please feel welcome to get in touch. We can have an obligation-free chat, and I can even arrange a free Proof of Concept for your organisation.