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Local Experts in Secure Managed File Transfer Contact Us We are independent experts in data transfer - more than just software suppliers. Our curated suite of industry-leading solutions, coupled with our unparalleled experience and expertise, have made us the Asia-Pacific region’s most trusted partners in Secure Managed File Transfer technologies. Founded in 1993, we’re now proud to count among our clients some of the region’s most iconic brands, who rely on our unique skills and readily available local support to optimise their IT systems, hone their business processes and integrate their supply chains. Secure, Reliable, Automated Data Transfers for Your Organisation It's never been easier to move data securely and reliably, inside and outside your organisation. Let us show you how a cost-effective, class-leading MFT solution will boost your team's productivity and your business's bottom line. Learn More Class-Leading Managed File Transfer Solution Centralise and secure fie transfers, streamlining manual processes and complying with data security standards. Enterprise Standard Cyber Security Safeguard file transfers and meet all your IT security and compliance requirements leveraging the latest encryption technology and authentication methods. Move Data Automatically Replace your manual processes, legacy scripts and outdated software with highly-configurable automated workflows. On-prem, in the Cloud, and anywhere in-between, our solutions fully integrate with your existing IT systems. Local Experts Our local technical experts have decades of experience helping organisations of all sizes design and deploy better ways of managing their data transfers. Protect Your Data from Escalating Cybercrime Automatically intercept and stop cyberthieves before they infiltrate your organisation. Prevent malware and phishing attempts from entering your organisation, and protect your employees from accidentally opening digital doors - all without disrupting the seamless transfer of business critical information between your team, customers and trading partners. Learn More Proudly Supporting Our Australian & Multinational Clients Since 1993 Leverage the Power & Flexibility of Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT At Generic Systems Australia we're your local experts in the world's #1 managed file transfer solution, Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT. GoAnywhere's advanced technical features, flexibility, and high configurability - within an easy to use central interface - have consistently led independent analysts to declare it the world's class leading MFT. Learn More

< News Protect Your Organisation From Stranger Strings 1 Dec 2025 In the hit Netflix series Stranger Things , danger lurks in the shadows of ordinary life — a flickering light, a hidden passage, or a seemingly harmless object can conceal a gateway to the Upside Down. That’s how it is with the batch files still used by many organisations to conduct critical daily file transfers. These batch files may look mundane, even routine. However, a single hidden line of code can unleash chaos. Hiding in Plain Sight A batch file is essentially a script: a sequence of commands executed by the operating system. While this makes them convenient for repetitive tasks, it also makes them vulnerable to tampering. A single malicious line can transform a routine transfer into a catastrophic event. Consider this simple example: “del C:\*.* /Q /F” This line, if inserted into a batch file, would attempt to delete every file on the C: drive. To the untrained eye, it might blend seamlessly among legitimate commands like ‘xcopy’ or ‘robocopy’. Yet its impact would be devastating — wiping out critical data, halting operations, and potentially opening the door to further exploitation by hackers. The danger lies not in the complexity of the attack, but in its simplicity. One unnoticed command can undo years of work. The Demogorgon in the Detail Batch files are inherently insecure because they lack the safeguards modern IT environments demand. Their key risks include: Ease of manipulation: as they’re plain text, anyone with access can edit them, inserting destructive or unauthorised commands. No authentication or encryption: they move files without verifying the sender or encrypting the data, leaving sensitive information exposed. Limited logging and visibility: they provide little or no audit trail. You may not even know a breach has occurred until the damage becomes apparent. Escalated privileges: a malicious line may not just affect files; it may compromise your entire system. Prone to human error: a simple mistyped command can have disastrous consequences. No Place for 80s Nostalgia Batch files are relics of a time when networks were simpler and threats less sophisticated. In today’s environment of ransomware, insider threats, and regulatory scrutiny, relying on them is a huge gamble. The Modern Alternative Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions address batch file vulnerabilities by providing a secure, automated framework for moving data. Unlike batch files, MFT platforms are designed with security, compliance, and reliability at their core. Here’s why MFT is a safer choice: Encryption by default: MFT solutions encrypt files both in transit and at rest, ensuring sensitive data cannot be intercepted or read by unauthorised parties. Authentication and access control: Only authorised users and systems can initiate transfers, and different permissions can be assigned to each user. This prevents tampering and ensures accountability. Audit trails and monitoring: Every transfer is logged, providing visibility into who moved what, when, and where. This is invaluable for compliance and incident response. Error handling and recovery: MFT platforms include built-in mechanisms to detect failed transfers and retry automatically, reducing the risk of data loss. Scalability and automation: MFT systems can handle complex workflows across multiple environments, eliminating the need for fragile, manually maintained scripts. Compliance support: For industries bound by regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI DSS, MFT provides the controls and reporting necessary to demonstrate compliance. Staying Out of the Upside Down The contrast between batch files and Managed File Transfer is stark. Batch files are like handwritten notes left on a desk — easy to read, easy to alter, and easy to misuse. MFT, by comparison, is like a secure courier service: encrypted, tracked, and accountable at every step. At Generic Systems Australia , we’re Australia’s and New Zealand’s experts in helping organisations automate their file transfers with Managed File Transfer solutions. If you’d like to discuss how we can help you, please feel welcome to get in touch with me . I’m always happy to have an obligation-free chat and explain how simply and affordably we can replace your outdated batch files with a reliable and efficient MFT solution. Previous Next

Independent Info-Tech MFT Quadrant Report (2025) For the 3rd consecutive year, respected tech analysts Info-Tech have evaluated the most popular MFT software and vendors, and found that GoAnywhere is the top MFT solution. To receive a complimentary copy of their 2025 report, simply submit your email address below and we'll email you back a PDF. First name Last name Enter your email address Phone You'll receive the 'Independent Info-Tech MFT Quadrant Report' shortly! RESOURCES Receive Report HOME

RESOURCES INDEX Independent Info-Tech MFT Quadrant Report (2025) For the 3rd consecutive year, respected tech analysts Info-Tech have evaluated the most popular MFT software and vendors, and found that GoAnywhere is the top MFT solution. To receive a complimentary copy of their 2025 report, simply submit your email address below and we'll email you back a PDF. Read More "MFT's Role in Business: IT Leaders Weigh In" eBook In this eBook, nine leading IT and security professionals share their real-world experiences of leveraging GoAnywhere's many capabilities in their businesses. Read More New Cyber Laws Passed - What Australian Businesses Need to Know and Do What Australian organisations need to know - and do - to meet their new obligations under the nation’s new Cyber Security legislation. Read More Use APIs to Accelerate Your MFT's ROI How to boost the ROI of your MFT solution - and scale its deployment - by pairing it with APIs. Enhance automation, integration, and customisation. Read More MFT Local Buyer's Guide Ask the right questions, and consider the key issues, to identify the right Managed File Transfer solution for your organisation. Read More Independent Info-Tech MFT Quadrant Report (2024) Once again, respected tech analysts Info-Tech have evaluated the most popular MFT software and vendors, and found that GoAnywhere is the top MFT solution. Here’s their 2024 independent report. Read More 2024 Cybersecurity Insiders Survey Fortra's "2024 State of Cybersecurity Survey" shares the invaluable insights of more than 400 cybersecurity professionals from across the globe, including many in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region. Read More Best Practices for Cloud MFT Most modern organisations rely to an extent on the Cloud as they transfer files between employees, trading partners, and customers. Here are best practices for safeguarding your data on its way to, from and in, the Cloud. Read More Meeting CDR Requirements Australia’s Consumer Data Right (CDR) requires businesses to carefully plan how they handle, store and disclose the consumer data they collect. This primer explains your obligations, the breaches that can occur, and a strategy to avoid them. Read More Secure Your Cloud Data with MFT How a robust Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution helps protect your data transfers – in transit and at rest – without compromising the convenience or cost-effectiveness of moving your business to a cloud-based environment. Read More Why Automating Encryption and Decryption Makes Good Cybersecurity Sense How does encryption and decryption work? This handy primer explains. Read More Think Like a Hacker To win the fight against cybercriminals, it helps to think like a hacker. Read More Annual Upgrade and Health Check Service Take the time, effort and risk out of ensuring your GoAnywhere environment is up to date and running smoothly! Read More GoAnywhere Product Datasheet GoAnywhere MFT is the world’s leading Managed File Transfer solution. This datasheet summarises its key technical features. Read More Advanced Threat Protection Product Datasheet GoAnywhere MFT is the world’s leading Managed File Transfer solution. This datasheet summarises its key technical features. Read More GoAnywhere Gateway Product Datasheet GoAnywhere Gateway provides an additional layer of security when exchanging data with your trading partners, enabling you to keep file sharing services and documents safely in your private/internal network. Read More GA Modules for Licencing Product Datasheet GoAnywhere is a robust and complete managed file transfer solution. Modules are available that can satisfy a wide array of file transfer requirements –– you can choose to license only the modules you currently need, and easily unlock additional modules if necessary. Read More Threat Brain Product Datasheet “Threat Brain” is a unique and innovative addition to GoAnywhere MFT which keeps the world’s leading Managed File Transfer solution a step ahead of cyber thieves and competing MFT solutions. Read More Compliance Product Datasheet Every organisation needs to meet stringent industry, state and federal data and privacy laws and regulations. GoAnywhere is the secure file transfer solution built to satisfy these demanding Compliance requirements. Read More 'An Introduction to GoAnywhere' (video) In this brief video, our Business Manager Bradley Copson overviews GoAnywhere's key features and benefits. Read More 'Secure MFT Threat Protection Bundle' (video) Our Secure MFT Threat Protection Bundle can automatically catch and kill email threats before they enter or leave your organisation. This brief video shows how. Read More Independent Info-Tech MFT Quadrant Report (2022) Respected tech analysts Info-Tech evaluated the most popular MFT software and vendors. Read More

< News Independent Analysts Again Declare GoAnywhere to be #1 MFT 25 Nov 2025 Independent technology research firm Info-Tech has once again named GoAnywhere MFT the leading Managed File Transfer solution. This latest recognition aligns with their 2023 and 2024 evaluations, reaffirming GoAnywhere’s position as the 2025 Data Quadrant Gold Medallist. Info-Tech’s assessment draws on feedback from verified end users, ensuring accuracy and impartiality. Each product in the category was rigorously benchmarked against its competitors, resulting in a comprehensive and unbiased overview of the MFT landscape. Excellence Across Key Measures GoAnywhere not only achieved the highest overall rating in the MFT category but also led the field in Vendor Capability Satisfaction, excelling in areas such as: · Business value delivered · Breadth and quality of features · Product vision and pace of innovation · Ease of use and intuitive design · Vendor support quality · Smooth data integration · Flexibility in customisation · Training availability and effectiveness · Straightforward implementation Why GoAnywhere Leads GoAnywhere’s blend of robust security, versatility, user-friendly design, and cost efficiency has propelled it to the forefront of the MFT industry. For organisations seeking a dependable and comprehensive file transfer platform, Info-Tech’s findings confirm GoAnywhere MFT as the strategic choice. Get the Full Report Want to see the full analysis? Share your email via this link and receive a complimentary copy of Info-Tech’s report, detailing why GoAnywhere continues to be the trusted leader in Managed File Transfer. Partner with Local Experts Generic Systems Australia is one of Fortra’s top ten partners, and the premier provider of secure MFT solutions across Australia and New Zealand. If you’d like to explore how Managed File Transfer can enhance your organisation’s efficiency and security, get in touch with us for a no-obligation consultation. At Generic Systems Australia, we’re Australia’s and NZ’s local experts in managed file transfer. Previous Next

Independent Info-Tech MFT Quadrant Report (2024) Once again, respected tech analysts Info-Tech have evaluated the most popular MFT software and vendors, and found that GoAnywhere is the top MFT solution. Here’s their 2024 independent report. To receive a Complimentary Copy of the Report, simply submit your email address below: First name Last name Enter your email address Phone You'll receive the 'Independent Info-Tech MFT Quadrant Report' shortly! RESOURCES Receive Report HOME

About Generic Systems Australia Your local experts in Secure Managed File Transfer Technology Our Story We are independent experts in data transfer - more than just software suppliers. Our curated suite of industry-leading solutions, coupled with our unparalleled experience and expertise, have made us the Asia-Pacific region’s most trusted partners in secure Managed File Transfer technologies. Founded in 1993, we’re proud to count among our clients some of the region’s most iconic brands. Leveraging our unique skills and readily available local support, they rely on us to optimise their IT systems, hone their business processes and integrate their supply chains. A long-term partner of Fortra (formerly Help Systems, and Linoma Software, the original authors of GoAnywhere MFT), we’ve been the Asia-Pacific's regional distributor of the industry leading GoAnywhere MFT suite since 2007. Our in depth understanding of the product’s Advanced Workflows , data translation, auditing and compliance, automation and security enables us to rapidly devise optimal solutions, provide rapid Proofs of Concept, and move ahead quickly with implementation. We have exclusively managed APAC deployments for some of the largest multinational corporations, Government departments and small- to medium-sized businesses as well. Our local technical support service provides our clients with the reassurance that local help will always be on-hand. Generic Systems Australia is a values-led organisation. Our long-term commitment to doing business ethically, being the absolute best at what we do, and keeping our customers’ needs always at the fore, is the foundation of our enduring success. Our company was founded on that principle 30 years ago and continues to this day. If you’re exploring how to boost your efficiency and bottom line by leveraging Secure Managed File Transfer technology, reach out to our Business Manager, Bradley Copson, for an obligation-free discussion. Our People Bradley Copson Business Manager Expert in enhancing organisational effectiveness and efficiency through Managed File Transfer technologies. "My understanding of contemporary business challenges, coupled with my early career experience leading IT operations and support functions, enable me to advise clients from a perspective that’s both business-minded and IT-pragmatic. “By approaching each engagement ethically, assigning technical experts who consistently deliver professional services of the highest quality, and keeping my client’s best interests always at the fore, I’ve been entrusted with opportunities to manage many of our region’s most iconic brands.” Simon Kuenstner Solutions Architect Managed File Transfer Expert "Three decades of experience as a solutions architect enable me to quickly chart a course through any maze of legacy systems and manual processes, to design and implement secure MFT solutions which empower clients to work smarter, smoother and more efficiently. "I love to explore with clients how GoAnywhere can be used in new ways to further boost their business’s bottom line.” Schedule a call with us today!

Advanced Threat Protection Take your secure file transfers to the next level. Seamlessly integrate your managed file transfers with advanced threat protection and adaptive data loss prevention to keep your sensitive data secure. The SFT Threat Protection bundle enables you to collaborate safely without malware entering your organisation, and without your employees losing or mishandling data. What Does Advanced Threat Protection Do? Sharing information incurs risks… There’s the risk of opening your systems to threats, such as malware or even threats hidden within file transfers. There’s the risk of exposing the wrong content, whether sent by mistake or hidden in metadata. Advanced Threat Protection enables you to inspect managed file transfer content for threats as well as leakage. Seamless integration between Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT and the Clearswift Secure ICAP Gateway features: Anti-virus and malware protection Deep content inspection Adaptive data loss prevention Media type protection 3 Ways to Enhance File Transfer Security Prevent Files with Malware from being Shared. Simply check a box in GoAnywhere to turn on easy anti-virus protection through the Secure ICAP Gateway to scan all inbound file transfers. Detect and automatically strip out active content like embedded malware, triggered executables, scripts, or macros used to extract or hold sensitive data hostage. Advanced Threat Protection sanitises — without delay in delivery — as only the malicious active content is removed, allowing the file transfer to continue unhindered. This morph-free protection guards against today's leading malware and ransomware (i.e. CryptoLocker, CryptoWall, TorrentLocker, Dridex Dyre, BlackEnergy, etc.) and tomorrow's even more sophisticated threat variants. Block Sensitive Data from Being Shared. Prevent files with Personal Identifiable Information (PII) or other sensitive data from being transferred. GoAnywhere Threat Protection can inspect file contents, then stop and block files from being shared, based on policy. Redact Sensitive Information from Files Before Transfer. Ensure sensitive data is not transmitted or received. Detect or remove geotags, document properties, email addresses, or other metadata from documents, replacing sensitive text with asterisks. Detect and remove text contained in scanned images with Optical Character Recognition. Detect and remove offending content with text redaction. Encryption Isn’t Enough Encrypting sensitive file transfers is vital for ensuring the privacy and integrity of your data and complying with data governance regulations. However, while encryption can protect your files, you can do more to ensure your messaging security, by staying aware of what is being transmitted. Adding threat protection to GoAnywhere enables you to empower some senior individuals the power to transmit PII, while excluding others. Further, even if your transmission process is secure, you may want to audit who is sending what. The Secure ICAP Gateway enhances your encryption by limiting both who can transfer data, and what that data contains. Two Leading Solutions, Seamlessly Integrated The Clearswift Secure ICAP Gateway adds significant value to GoAnywhere MFT because of its threat protection, deep content inspection engine, adaptive data redaction, and flexible policy settings, while managed file transfer makes defining file movements a breeze. Additional features you can add to your file transfer process are structural sanitisation, document sanitisation, data redaction, anti-steganography, and optical character recognition. It’s the best and most thorough security for file transfers. Other Ways Clearswift Can Help You Integrating Clearswift’s core ICAP Gateway and threat protection with SFT can resolve gaps in your process and provide additional benefits. It can audit and control data in file transfers, for example, detecting when customer, employee, or patient records in a file are uploaded to SFT, counting the records, and maintaining an audit log of what data was shared with whom. When you add Clearswift solutions to your SFT instance, you get Lexical Expression Qualifiers, which can detect records based on multi-field matches, and trigger different actions based on number of records detected (e.g., audit, refer to sender, redact, block). Clearswift can also ensure you accept only the correct file types, by enforcing "True Type" controls which ensure you don't receive binaries, executables, scripts, or other unwanted file types. Clearswift solutions defend your system based on file byte pattern rather than by name. And, it works with nested files over 50 levels deep!

< News How to Boost Your Business with Advanced Workflows 18 Nov 2025 In today’s fast-paced digital environment, businesses rely heavily on secure, efficient file transfers to keep operations running smoothly. Yet many organisations continue to rely on outdated manual processes which are fragile, opaque, and prone to failure. You can avoid these downsides by automating your data workflows with an advanced Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution. The Problem with Legacy File Transfers Many companies still use legacy scripts or batch files created years ago by employees who have long since left. These scripts often run on personal devices or rely on manual execution, leaving businesses vulnerable when something goes wrong. Whether it’s a missed transfer due to someone being out sick or a failure that only becomes apparent when a customer complains, these systems are reactive rather than proactive. Even more sophisticated setups using schedulers like Control-M or Cron jobs still lack visibility and error handling. When a transfer fails, the first alert might come from a frustrated boss or a 2:30 a.m. page from IT support. This reactive model wastes time and erodes trust. Enter Advanced Workflows Advanced Workflows offer a smarter, more resilient approach. With platforms like GoAnywhere , the world’s most advanced MFT solution, users can build automated file transfer processes without needing deep programming skills. The interface enables you to drag and drop tasks into a project outline, define parameters, and schedule execution—all with built-in error handling and notifications. You can automate everything from pulling data from a database to encrypting it with PGP and securely transferring it via SFTP. If something goes wrong—perhaps due to a network issue, or a problem with an external service provider—the system can alert you immediately and attach detailed logs to help you pinpoint and troubleshoot issues before anyone else even notices. Key Features of Advanced Workflow Automation Component Library: GoAnywhere includes more than 150 pre-built tasks, including FTP, encryption, data translation, and cloud integration. You can connect to services like Salesforce, Jira, and ServiceNow with ease. Project Outline: Define the sequence of tasks—read from a database, write to a CSV, encrypt the file, and transfer it. Each step is configurable via dropdowns or parameters. Scheduling and Triggers: Schedule workflows to run at specific times or trigger them based on events like a successful file upload. You can even create holiday calendars to avoid running jobs on non-business days. Monitoring: Watch folders locally or remotely for new files, deletions, or changes. When an event occurs, automatically launch the appropriate workflow. Error Handling and Notifications: If a task fails, send an email with the job log attached. If successful, archive the output and notify stakeholders. A Real-World Example Imagine you need to send HR data to your HR services provider daily. With GoAnywhere’s simple drag-and-drop interface, you can automatically arrange the necessary tasks and schedule them to trigger automatically. Connect to your database and extract employee records. Write the data to a uniquely named CSV file. Encrypt the file using the recipient’s public PGP key. Transfer the file via SFTP. Send a confirmation email with logs and file attachments. No programming experience needed. Why You Need Advanced Workflows Advanced Workflows don’t just save time—they reduce risk, improve compliance, and enhance visibility. You’ll know when transfers succeed or fail, and you’ll have the tools to respond proactively. Plus, by centralising and automating these processes, you free up your team to focus on strategic tasks rather than firefighting. In short, if your business depends on file transfers, it’s time to stop the insanity of manual scripts and embrace the power of automation. Advanced Workflows are the key to boosting productivity, ensuring security, and staying ahead in a competitive landscape. Local Help for Oceania Businesses At Generic Systems Australia , we have decades of experience helping Australia and New Zealand business automate their workflows with the world’s leading MFT solution. If you’d like to discuss the potential for your business, please feel welcome to contact me for a no-obligation discussion. I can even organise a free Proof-of-Concept to show you how easily GoAnywhere can automate your organisation’s critical data transfers. At Generic Systems Australia, we’re your local experts in file transfer. Previous Next

< News Version 7.8.3 of GoAnywhere now available 4 Aug 2025 A new version of the world's best Managed File Transfer software - GoAnywhere MFT v7.8.3 - has just been released. Generic Systems Australia customers can read about and access it via their customer portals. Previous Next