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< News Top 5 MFT Trends in 2026 27 Jan 2026 With January’s holidays fading into memory and business getting back to work, it’s time to look ahead at what 2026 holds for data movement—the lifeblood of modern enterprises. As data volumes surge and digital ecosystems grow more complex, the systems responsible for secure file transfers are undergoing a major evolution. Organisations are exchanging more data than ever, and the demand for secure, compliant, automated file movement is rising just as quickly. Managed File Transfer (MFT) has long been the trusted foundation for these exchanges, but the landscape is shifting rapidly thanks to advances in AI, analytics, and cloud technologies. The era of basic point‑to‑point transfers is receding. Today’s MFT platforms must deliver intelligence, transparency, and the ability to scale across increasingly hybrid environments. Here are five major trends that will reshape MFT in 2026 and beyond. 1. Smarter Automation Through AI and Predictive Workflows Automation has always been a core strength of MFT, but AI is set to elevate it further. Organisations will use machine learning to predict issues before they occur, fine‑tune transfer schedules, and boost overall reliability. The file transfer logs and automated workflows generated by GoAnywhere MFT provide invaluable input to AI agents. By analysing this historical data, AI can recommend optimisations for bandwidth, security, and efficiency. 2. Real-Time Visibility and Advanced Reporting for Stronger Decisions In a world defined by big data, visibility is everything. Understanding how files move across an organisation—where they go, how fast they travel, and whether they meet compliance requirements—is essential. That’s why modern MFT platforms must offer real‑time monitoring, detailed reporting, and actionable insights. Dashboards and audit logs give IT teams a live view of transfer activity, helping them track throughput, capacity, SLA performance, and overall system health. This level of transparency is especially valuable for enterprises managing large volumes of sensitive data across multiple departments or global locations. Better visibility leads to better decisions and more efficient operations. 3. Centralised Security and Compliance Control With data privacy regulations tightening worldwide, organisations can no longer rely on a patchwork of tools for encryption, authentication, and data loss prevention. MFT platforms are increasingly becoming unified hubs for enforcing security and compliance. GoAnywhere MFT offers a single, web-based interface to automate, encrypt, and audit file transfers across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. It replaces fragmented scripts and manual processes with a unified platform that secures data in transit and at rest—directly supporting compliance with PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, FISMA, and other regulations. By consolidating these capabilities, organisations reduce compliance complexity and maintain consistent security across every file exchange. 4. Cloud-Ready Deployment and Hybrid Flexibility As organisations modernise their infrastructure, flexible deployment has become a top priority. MFT solutions now need to support on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid environments without compromising control or compliance. This shift toward cloud‑ready MFT reflects a broader trend: businesses want agility without sacrificing security. GoAnywhere MFT is a centralised, platform-agnostic solution that can be deployed across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. It facilitates secure, automated data exchange between internal systems, trading partners, and popular cloud services (e.g. AWS S3, Azure Blob, SharePoint, Salesforce) using built-in Cloud Connectors and lightweight, centrally managed agents. 5. API-Driven Integration and Seamless Interoperability MFT is no longer just about moving files—it’s becoming a central connector between enterprise systems, cloud applications, and external partners. Modern platforms support robust REST APIs and standard protocols such as SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, and AS2, making it easier to integrate with ERP, CRM, SIEM, and other business systems. This interoperability reduces manual handling, improves data consistency, and streamlines automation across workflows. In an API‑centric world, MFT plays a crucial role in ensuring data flows securely and efficiently across the entire ecosystem. The Next Era of Intelligent File Transfer MFT has been a staple technology for years, but many legacy solutions are reaching end‑of‑life. The next generation of MFT is about more than secure transfers—it’s about enabling intelligent, data‑driven operations. Organisations embracing AI‑enhanced automation, real‑time analytics, compliance‑ready security, flexible deployment models, and API‑first integration will be best positioned to protect their data and stay ahead of operational challenges. The future of file transfer isn’t just secure. I’s smart, adaptive, and deeply connected to the broader digital landscape. Global Trends – Local Expertise At Generic Systems Australia , we’re Australia’s and New Zealand’s experts in helping organisations leverage the world’s leading 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. Previous Next

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

CASE STUDIES How GoAnywhere Helps PMFresh Better Serve Customers & Partners Generic Systems Australia helped Australia’s #1 fresh salad manufacturer better serve its customers and partners, tapping GoAnywhere MFT’s renowned flexibility and automation capabilities. Read More Keeping Ahead of Competition in Commercial Real Estate A leading commercial real estate firm replaced its homegrown single-purpose FTP tool with the versatile GoAnywhere MFT, and now uses GoAnywhere to offer their customers up-to-the-minute mortgage rates. Read More SES Encrypts and Audits Global Client Data SES, a UK-based firm which provides software escrow agreements, intellectual property protection, and cybersecurity risk management globally, relies on GoAnywhere MFT to transfer more than 2,000 client files each day - robustly and securely. Read More Global Insurer Uses GoAnywhere to Replace Legacy File Transfers This global insurance company replaced legacy file transfers approaches with GoAnywhere's flexibility. Read More Bargain Retailer finds GoAnywhere Really “Delivers the Goods” The US’s largest extreme value retailer, Grocery Outlet, was delighted to discover that GoAnywhere MFT could deliver far more than 'merely' transferring 33,000 files daily. Read More Think Mutual Bank finds GoAnywhere to be “the Obvious Choice” Given only a month to find a better way to transfer critical data between disparate banking systems, Think Mutual Bank’s Lead Systems Administrator found GoAnywhere to be the obvious choice. Read More

< News 55T Australian File Transfers in 2025 – How We Calculated that Number 20 Jan 2026 We recently shared that Australians performed about 55 trillion file transfers in 2025. Here’s how we were able to arrive at that total. More than Manual When we talk about digital activity, we tend to picture the visible layer: emails, shared documents, cloud uploads, and messaging app attachments. However, these human‑initiated actions represent only a sliver of the real story. Beneath the surface lies a vast, automated, always‑on ecosystem of backups, sync operations, content delivery networks, and machine‑to‑machine exchanges. No dataset directly reports “file transfers,” so I needed rely on authoritative adjacent metrics: including internet usage, cloud adoption, CDN penetration, and digital‑behaviour statistics. Using AI to comb and extrapolate from available data sources, I built a structured model which quantifies each of the contributing layers. Human‑Initiated File Transfers (~82B) I began with the most intuitive category: files deliberately sent or uploaded by people. Using Australia’s 2025 population (~27M), daily internet usage (97%), and workforce composition, we modelled two groups: • Digital workers sending ~22 files/day (email attachments, cloud uploads, collaboration tools). • General consumers sending ~2.3 files/day (messaging media, photo uploads, social posts). This produced a national total of ~225M files/day, or ~82B per year. Significant, but only the beginning. Automated System Backups (~11T) Modern organisations rely heavily on incremental cloud backups. We estimated: • ~200,000 Australian organisations using automated backup • ~5M files represented in each organisation’s backup set • ~3% of files changing daily This yields ~30B backup‑related file movements per day, or ~11T annually. Backups alone dwarf all human‑initiated activity. Cloud Sync Events (~115B) Cloud sync is the quiet workhorse of digital life - photo libraries, document updates, app data, and multi‑device workflows. With ~60% of Australians using at least one active sync service and ~20 sync events per user per day, we estimate: • ~314 million sync events/day • ~115 billion/year CDN Object Transfers (~34.4T) Every webpage or app screen is assembled from dozens of discrete objects — scripts, images, stylesheets, media chunks. We modelled: • ~300 page/app requests per user per day • ~15 objects per request • ~80% served via CDN This produces ~94B CDN object transfers per day, or ~34.4 trillion per year. This is the single largest contributor. Machine‑to‑Machine Movement (~11.4T) Microservices, logs, IoT payloads, replication events, and internal API calls generate enormous background traffic. Using a conservative multiplier (25% of the combined backup + sync + CDN volume), we estimate: • ~11.4 trillion M2M object movements annually The Total: 50–60T Transfers Summing all layers — human, automated, infrastructural, and machine‑driven — produces a national estimate of ~55T file and object transfers in 2025. Humans account for less than 0.2% of the total. The rest is infrastructure talking to itself. Why This Makes MFT a Must When file movement reaches this scale, traditional ad‑hoc transfer methods — email attachments, unsecured FTP servers, manual uploads — simply cannot cope. They lack visibility, governance, encryption consistency, and auditability. Worse, they create blind spots where sensitive data can leak or compliance obligations can be breached. Managed File Transfer (MFT) provides a structured, policy‑driven, encrypted framework for moving data across systems, partners, and cloud environments. It centralises control, enforces security, and ensures every transfer — human or automated — is logged, governed, and compliant. In a world where trillions of transfers happen without human involvement, MFT isn’t just a convenience. It’s the backbone of digital trust, operational resilience, and regulatory assurance. Here to Help At Generic Systems Australia , we’re Australia’s and New Zealand’s experts in helping businesses implement and take advantage of MFT solutions. We’ve assisted dozens of organisations to make their file transfers resilient, secure and reliable — boosting their efficiency in the process. If you’d like to discuss what MFT can do for your organisation, please feel welcome to get in touch with me. I’m always happy to have an obligation-free chat and explain how easily we can transition you from your current approach to the world’s leading MFT solution, GoAnywhere . Previous Next

< News Strong Growth in Cyber Security Workforce Projected 6 June 2025 Australian Cyber Network’s recently released State of the Industry 2024 report contains some interesting reading about the composition and qualifications of Australia’s cyber security workforce. Continued Growth, Changing Composition According to ACN, the nation’s cyber security workforce has continued its rapid expansion, reflecting both increased demand for cyber security professionals and the evolving nature of cyber threats. In 2024, it reached 137,453 professionals, up 9% over the previous year. However, within the overall growth, there’s been a shift in how cyber security roles are structured, and the priorities being placed by organisations on different skill sets. For example, 41% of the total roles are dedicated cyber security positions which explicitly require security expertise, and the remaining 59% are related roles, where cyber security is a significant but not exclusive aspect of the jobholder’s responsibilities. Within the dedicated category, 36% require deep technical expertise. These include Cyber Security Engineers, Penetration Testers and Security Architects. This indicates that, while cyber security expertise is becoming more specialised, a growing number of professionals across all sectors are required to integrate security skills. Functionally, the cyber security workforce remains heavily concentrated in Database Administrators and ICT Security Specialist roles (54%), followed by Software and Applications Programming (24%) and ICT Management (22%). Among the roles requiring deep technical expertise, Cyber Security Engineers, Penetration Testers and Developer Programmers dominate, with 81% within the Software and Applications Programmers category. These figures suggest that cyber security remains deeply embedded within the software development and data security domains, reinforcing the importance of integrating security considerations into the early stages of software engineering and IT infrastructure development. Gender Diversity From a gender diversity perspective, Australia’s cyber security workforce remains heavily male-dominated, with only 25% women. However, that’s an 8% increase since 2021, so progress is being made. ACN attribute the improvement to sustained efforts by industry groups, government initiatives and corporate programs, as well as the work of organisations dedicated to fostering a stronger, more connected community for women in cyber security. Workforce Projections ACN projects the cyber security workforce to grow significantly through to 2029, albeit at a reduced rate. By 2029, they expect the total workforce to grow to 193,000 roles, with slightly higher growth in dedicated roles. They believe that, while demand will remain strong, the acceleration seen in previous years may stabilise. Overall, the data reveals that cyber security analysts and engineers are driving the bulk of workforce expansion, highlighting industry demand for both frontline detection and incident response capability as well as technical implementation expertise. Skills Still In High Demand State-by-state forecasts reveal that, while Australia’s cyber security workforce appears sizeable on paper, with many states showing a healthy current supply of workers including jobseekers, supply is not keeping pace with projected demand. Across most jurisdictions, the number of workers per vacant job is steadily declining, signalling increased pressure on talent pipelines. States like Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia, despite having the largest supply pools, will still show significant tightening in their job markets by 2029. South Australia and Queensland, with some of the highest worker-to-job ratios today, are projected to see those gaps narrow. ACN says this trend underscores the urgent need to build new entry pathways, accelerate training and retain talent, or risk a widening disconnect between workforce availability and industry needs across the country. Previous Next

< News MFT Popularity Set to Soar in 2025 3 Feb 2025 Managed File Transfer (MFT) software continues to be a popular addition to corporate IT systems, based on the last global market research. Washington-based Market Research Intellect (MRI) valued the MFT software and services market at US$12.6B in 2024, and now projects CAGR of 9.97% to a value of US$22.3B by 2031. It attributes this growth to “the increasing need for secure, efficient, and compliant data transfers across enterprises as organisations handle larger volumes of sensitive data”. MFT solutions provide secure mechanisms for exchanging files internally and externally while ensuring regulatory compliance. The rising adoption of cloud technologies, and the integration of automation and real-time monitoring, have further propelled uptake of MFT solutions, offering greater flexibility and scalability to businesses. MRI said that industries such as finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, where data security and integrity are paramount, are increasingly relying on MFT software to mitigate risks associated with traditional file transfer methods. Additionally, the growing trend of hybrid and remote workforces is fuelling the demand for cloud-based MFT solutions. According to MRI, the MFT software and service market is being shaped by “the increasing complexity of data security requirements and the need for compliance with industry regulations. “MFT facilitates secure, automated, and efficient file transfers, addressing critical pain points such as data breaches and downtime,” they said. Notwithstanding the popularity and growth of MFT solutions, perceived challenges such as integration with legacy systems, and the usual concerns about the scalability of new solutions in large organisations, might cause some to delay their adoption of MFT technologies. That’s why, at Generic Systems Australia, we use and recommend GoAnywhere MFT , the world’s leading MFT solution. It’s renowned for its easy implementation, robust performance and extensive enterprise systems integrations. MRI categorises MFT software as “a key solution for secure file management”. So if you’d like to explore further how MFT can help protect your data and make your organisation more efficient, please feel welcome to contact me for an obligation-free chat. At Generic Systems Australia , we’re your local experts in MFT. Previous Next

< News Make Email Attachments Safe 3 July 2024 Email attachments continue to be the single biggest threat to your organisation’s cyber security. In 183 million phishing simulations conducted by Proofpoint customers this year, almost one in six recipients of a suspicious phishing email failed to protect their organisation’s valuable data. Employees either clicked a malicious link, performed a bogus password reset, or downloaded malware or ransomware. With such a high and persistent risk of cyber incursion, organisations increasingly require more from their file transfers than standard email attachments can provide. They need a smarter, more reliable way to send files, stay secure, and meet the needs of their clients, compliance mandates, and industry regulations. Managed File Transfer (MFT) future-proofs an organisation’s ability to send and receive files quickly, breaking free of the constraints of email attachments, and maintaining cyber security. Problem: Size Caps Most email applications cap the size of email attachments to 25 MB. That may have been “big enough” a couple of decades ago… but no longer. Now, a single high-resolution image can easily exceed 25Mb. Sending an entire folder typically requires zipping it to condense its contents. However, splitting ZIP files into chunks less than 25Mb is a time-consuming hassle. Problem: Insecure Even when successfully sent, email attachments pose ongoing security risks. They can be forwarded to unintended users. Worse, a single recipient with an infected device can infect the attachment with malware and spread it to others. On top of that, there’s always a possibility that an employee could send an email to the wrong person, or mistakenly send sensitive information outside of their network, causing compliance issues for your organisation. Problem: Indiscriminate If an attachment message originates internally, the protocol to keep sensitive data safe (or how to determine what sensitive data is) is often not widely disseminated or used. Encrypting attachments, one effective mechanism, can be tricky for casual users and implemented inconsistently, undermining its reliability as a whole-of-organisation solution. Problem: Degraded Performance Too many attachments can clog your inbox archive and slow backup processes. Some file types such as DLLs, JARs, and SOs may be completely blocked by email systems, disrupting business processes. Unpacking endless ZIP files also depletes available server resources. GoAnywhere MFT to the Rescue Email attachments have their place. But too often they’re a far from ideal way to move data, failing to provide the efficiency, agility, speed, and protection companies need when sending the files that underpin their business. That’s where GoAnywhere MFT can help. Solution: No Size Limits Providing a secure alternative to emailing files, the Secure Mail module in GoAnywhere MFT enables employees and other authorised users to easily send files. It’s much more secure than traditional email, and doesn’t limit file sizes or types. GoAnywhere not only frees your organisation from file size constraints, it also includes accelerated file transfer technologies which speed files to their destinations. Patented UDP file transfer technology enables even the largest files to be sent without incident from anywhere in the world. GoAnywhere’s MFT agent also helps ensure large batch files get to their destination with auto-resume and integrity checks, ensuring all of your message gets there in one piece, despite any network connectivity issues along the way. And if a network connectivity issue prevents the file being successfully transferred, GoAnywhere’s comprehensive alerts ensure you’ll know immediately. Solution: Secure Encrypted Sends Encryption is built into GoAnywhere. Any files sent are automatically encrypted end-to-end using one of a range of encryption protocols, including Open PGP, SFTP, FTPS, AS2 or AS4, and ZIP with AES. GoAnywhere also enables password protection for the attached downloads in case they are sent to the wrong recipient. Additionally, Secure Folders provide a place where your team can safely collaborate. Solution: Bottleneck Buster Lag, inefficiencies and other performance inhibitors are nullified GoAnywhere’s load balancing . Managed transfers help maximise uptime, and clustering functionality distributes files across your network, so they get there in the fastest time and with the least amount of disruption. Solution: Seamless Integration with Inbound Protection By combining GoAnywhere MFT with Clearswift in our Threat Protection Bundle , organisations can create layered cyber defences which enable their teams to receive and share information securely without impairing their productivity. It seamlessly integrates MFT with advanced threat protection and adaptive data loss prevention to keep your sensitive data secure. Not only does it prevent malware from entering your organisation, it also prevents employees from losing or mishandling data. For example, if an employee knowingly (or unknowingly) attempts to share any files containing malware, those files are sanitised by having the malicious elements automatically removed. The SFT Threat Protection Bundle can also automatically detect and - if you configure it to do so - prevent employees from sharing sensitive information. If you’d like to discuss how your organisation’s file transfers can be made more secure and efficient, please feel welcome to contact me, Bradley Copson (mail to:bradley@gensys.com.au). I’m always happy to have an obligation-free discussion, explain how simply we can transition you from outdated software and approaches, and offer you a zero-cost Proof of Concept. At Generic Systems Australia , we’re your local experts in secure Managed File Transfe r. Previous Next

< News Why LOCAL Support Matters 15 Apr 2025 When you’re researching which software solution to invest in, it’s easy to become fixated on the minutiae of product features and technical specifications. Sure, these are important. However, experience has taught many Australian and New Zealand businesses the value of a further consideration that’s equally as important – the availability of local customer support and technical expertise. A key question to ask – especially for those of us operating businesses in a distant time zone on the far side of the planet – is: “Who do I turn to if there’s a problem?” Because that’s the moment when the value of true local customer support becomes really apparent! Beyond FAQs, Reddit & Chatbots FAQs, social media forums and chatbots can be helpful. But when it comes to IT systems, this kind of self-service can only help you so far. In a crisis, having genuine local human expertise and support available is invaluable . This is particularly true when it comes to integrative solutions such as Managed File Transfer (MFT). These often require expert configuration to integrate with the other software your organisation depends upon for daily operations. While the best MFTs can have your team up and running quickly for even complex, multi-step workflows, some scenarios – for example, establishing a disaster recovery environment, or setting up hybrid file transfer approaches – may require MFT vendor support. That’s why the breadth and depth of local support should be a key consideration when choosing an MFT solution. The Tyranny of Distance Access to local expertise and support is even more important for Australian and New Zealand businesses, operating as we do in what the rest of the world views as a smaller market in remote location and time zone. That can lead some vendors to – deliberately, or by omission – deprioritise customer support for Australian and New Zealand businesses. (How many times – either as consumers or business owners – have you needed support during our local business hours… only to realise that overseas customer support and technical support personnel are still sound asleep, or clocked off for the weekend?) A vendor which provides “boots on the ground” in Australia and New Zealand - ready and willing to service local customers’ needs – is a real advantage. Beyond Emergencies The value of having human experts available locally extends far beyond those critical moments when IT systems have failed. Professional services – such as end user training, and knowledge transfer to your IT own support personnel – are also valuable advantages. Key Customer Support Questions for Software Vendors Here are some important support questions I recommend you ask a software vendor when assessing which software solution will be best for your organisation: What hours do you provide customer support? Are technical experts available locally ? Are your technical staff expert in this specific solution? How many times have your technical staff deployed your solution to A/NZ businesses? What training do you offer? Can it be customised? Is it interactive or demonstration-led? Can I review a course outline before purchasing sessions? Is certification available for my team? What professional services are available, and how do you deliver them? Is Migration Assistance available? How are customer issues prioritised within your Customer Support team? What is the process for submitting a Support Request? Is there a Customer Portal available for downloading the latest updates, release notes, and documentation? Learning from Others’ Experiences The experiences of fellow customers can help bring the advantage of local support into sharp focus. Browsing third-party review sites such as G2, Software Reviews, and Capterra, you’ll find many reports from MFT customers about their dealings – positive and negative – with various MFT vendors’ support services. They make for thought-provoking reading! In addition, here are some expert reports and summaries comparing MFT offerings and customer service arrangements. Info-Tech Managed File Transfer Category Report : The Info-Tech Research Group evaluated the most popular managed file transfer software and vendors in the market – GoAnywhere MFT, MOVEit, IBM MFT, and more. Their detailed analysis includes a deep dive into vendor satisfaction for ease of vendor support, implementation, and product strategy. The report also provides head-to-head comparisons of leading solutions. G2’s MFT Grid Report : This report provides an analysis of providers in the MFT arena and covers satisfaction ratings, feature comparisons, market presence data, and more. G2 MFT Reviews Software Reviews PeerSpot Reviews The Best MFT, with the Best Local Support At Generic Systems Australia, we have decades of experience installing and supporting the world’s premier MFT , GoAnywhere, across Australia and New Zealand. 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 make their IT systems more secure and efficient, in turn, making their teams more productive. A long-term partner of Fortra (formerly Help Systems, and Linoma Software, the original authors of GoAnywhere MFT), our in depth understanding of GoAnywhere’s capabilities - including Advanced Workflows, data translation, auditing and compliance, automation and security - enables us to devise optimal deployment solutions, provide rapid Proofs of Concept, and move ahead quickly with implementation. In fact, we have exclusively managed GoAnywhere deployments for some of the region’s largest multinational corporations and Government departments, as well as small- to medium-sized businesses. Our Australia-based technical experts provide clients with the reassurance that local help will always be on-hand. If you’re exploring how to boost your efficiency and bottom line by leveraging Secure Managed File Transfer technology, please feel welcome to contact me for an obligation-free discussion. Or, if you’d prefer to read more, you can check out the many resources on our Generic Systems Australia website, including our exclusive Local MFT Buyer’s Guide . At Generic Systems Australia, we’re your local experts in MFT. Previous Next

< News Outdated Protocols Leave Precious Data Vulnerable 30 Oct 2024 Business today is critically dependant on highly interconnected systems. The ability to transfer files securely between those systems is crucial to operational integrity and efficiency. That’s why secure file transfer solutions, which protect against unauthorised access and interception, foster trust among stakeholders, and help ensure compliance with regulatory standards, are becoming a must-have for responsible IT departments. Surprisingly, there are still businesses who rely on outdated, insecure file transfer protocols such as FTP and email. It’s making them vulnerable to cyber criminals, who can exploit their lack of built-in protective security measures. Open to Interception FTP, for instance, lacks built-in encryption. Data travelling via FTP is vulnerable to interception and eavesdropping by malicious actors. This susceptibility compromises the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information. Compounding this vulnerability is the transmission of user credentials in plain text during the FTP login process. Usernames and passwords, transmitted without encryption, can easily be intercepted by anyone with access to network traffic. This opens the door to unauthorised access across an organisation’s network, systems and sensitive data. Using FTP scripts and batch files in automated processes significantly exacerbates the inherent security risks of FTP. The scripts themselves often contain plaintext user IDs and passwords, providing an easy-to-read roadmap for hackers and malicious software to exploit sensitive information. Even when the FTP server is secure, leaving credentials exposed in scripts widens an organisation’s “attack surface” and compromises its security. Compliance Risk Compliance with regulatory standards is another key concern. Industries such as healthcare and finance are subject to increasingly stringent data security and privacy regulations. However, with its inherent vulnerabilities and lack of encryption, traditional FTP falls well short of meeting these compliance standards, exposing organisations to regulatory scrutiny and penalties. The risks extend beyond interception to full unauthorised redirection of data. Improperly configured or intercepted FTP connections can lead to data being redirected to unintended destinations, exposing sensitive information to unsanctioned parties and increasing the likelihood of data breaches. Moreover, traditional FTP lacks comprehensive logging and auditing capabilities, making it challenging for administrators to track and monitor file transfers. Without proper records, it’s even more difficult to identify and address security incidents or ensure compliance with security policies and regulations. The Cost of Outdated Protocols Vulnerable file transfer protocols may come at a huge cost to businesses - financially and operationally. Financial loss, reputational damage, loss of customer trust, legal penalties and compensation cases add the initial business disruption. The fallout from a breach may also require substantial resources for investigation, remediation, and recovery efforts, furthering the business disruption and loss of productivity. Securing File Transfers Managed File Transfer (MFT) software provides a comprehensive solution to address these modern challenges. It enhances data security through advanced features such as encryption, secure protocols, and identity authentication, ensuring sensitive data remains protected during transmission. Compliance with regulations is also facilitated by MFT’s auditing capabilities and detailed logs, helping businesses mitigate regulatory risks and build customer trust. MFT also boosts an organisation’s efficiency and productivity. It automates file transfers, integrates seamlessly with existing systems to eliminate any need for manual intervention. That in turn cuts the risk of human error and accelerates time-to-market. Scalable, Flexible, Centralised Scalability and flexibility are other benefits of MFT, supporting increased data volumes, new file formats, and emerging technologies. On-prem MFT can be easily supplemented by cloud-based MFT, offering virtually unlimited scalability. Centralised management and visibility further streamline operations by providing a unified platform for managing file transfers, and detailed insights into transfer status and performance. By addressing the evolving needs of modern businesses, MFT has become a critical element of IT infrastructure in today’s competitive digital landscape. Local MFT Expertise Available Generic Systems Australia are experts in helping companies deploy Managed File Transfer. We’ve assisted hundreds of organisations across Australia and New Zealand to secure their file transfers, keep cybercriminals at bay and improve their operational efficiency. If you’d like to discuss how we can help you, or check out GoAnywhere – the award winning MFT used by thousands of organisations worldwide - please feel welcome to contact me . I’m always happy to have an obligation-free chat and explain how simply we can transition you from outdated protocols and approaches. I can even arrange a simple, zero-cost Proof of Concept. Previous Next

< News Hidden Cost of "Free" File Transfers 1 Nov 2023 The Hidden Cost of "Free" File Transfers With 329 million terabytes of data being created each day, the ability to transfer files quickly and dependably has become a core business process for every business. Surprisingly, some businesses continue to entrust this critical dependency to free file transfer software. But is this software truly “free”…? A study by Aberdeen Group identified hidden costs that businesses incur using “free” file transfer mechanisms. In fact, 80% of files sent through e-mail attachments or “free” file transfer services ended up costing organisations money in the long run. How…? It’s taking longer to move a lot of data around. For example, as our businesses are finding new ways to make use of the high-resolution cameras in our smartphones, video files growing exponentially in size. HD video – with files measured in gigabytes - is already the standard. But 4K videos – typically hundreds of gigabytes– will soon be the norm. Moving high-res movies around finds employees spending more time than ever before simply waiting for file transfers to complete. When your team is sitting around waiting for a file to arrive, there’s a significant reduction in their productivity. If it takes them 3 hours to send a file, that’s 3 hours where both they and their collaborator are without the file needed to work effectively. Multiply the number of hours by the salaries of both professionals in question and the “free” file transfer isn’t free anymore. How often have you tried to send a file, only to have the transfer crash out midway? It’s not just frustrating, it’s a further waste of time. When file transfers fail, the non tech savvy among us need to seek the help of their IT department. So, not only is their time being wasted, but there’s a labour cost in resolving the problem. Aberdeen’s study estimated that resolving each stalled file transfer required a cumulative 11 hours of team time. Even when files successfully transfer, there remain significant cybersecurity risks when sensitive files are sent via free services. In Aberdeen’s study, free service transfers were twice as likely to result in security breaches compared to those conducted with professional Managed File Transfer software such as GoAnywhere . Major security issues took an average of 16 business hours to resolve and cost companies millions of dollars. When files are too big to send as email attachments, employees turn to “free” transfer tools. However, the time spent finding such tools could have been better spent on their core responsibilities. There’s not only a better way to move data around your business and its supply chain… it’s also a more cost-effective way. Aberdeen’s study found that businesses which invested a little in a professional Managed File Transfer solution had a median return of almost 500 times their investment. When it comes to Managed File Transfer solutions, there is one acknowledged industry leader – GoAnywhere MFT . GoAnywhere automates and encrypts data between an organisation’s employees and with its trading partners, protecting from unnecessary vulnerabilities while vastly improving file transfer speed and quality. If you’d like to discuss how GoAnywhere MFT could improve your organisation’s productivity and bottom line, please feel free to contact me ( bradley@gensys.com.au ), or read more at the Generic Systems Australia website. Bradley Copson, Business Manager, Generic Systems Australia Previous Next