< News GenAI Cyber Attacks on the Rise: Gartner 30 Sept 2025 Attacks using Generative AI (“GenAI”) for phishing, deepfakes and social engineering have become mainstream, and attacks on GenAI application infrastructure and prompt-based manipulations are emerging. These are among the troubling findings of a recent survey of cyber security leaders by Gartner, the technology insights company. GenAI is a form of artificial intelligence designed to create original content—such as text, images, music, video, or code—based on patterns it learns from existing data. Unlike traditional AI which classifies or predicts, GenAI generates new data that mimics human creativity. Rise of the Machines 62% of organisations experienced a deepfake attack involving social engineering or exploiting automated processes. These attacks included: deepfake videos used against automated face biometrics or identity verification (29%); deepfake audio clips used against automated voice biometrics (32%); social engineering with deepfake during video calls with an employee (36%); and social engineering with deepfake during audio calls with an employee (44%). In addition, 29% of cybersecurity leaders reported that their organisations had experienced an attack on enterprise GenAI infrastructure in the last 12 months. 32% said they experienced an attack on AI applications that leveraged the application prompt during the last 12 months. Gartner said that chatbot assistants are vulnerable to a variety of adversarial prompting techniques, such as attackers generating prompts to manipulate large language models (LLMs) or multimodal models into generating biased or malicious output. Emerging Threats Speaking at a Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit in London, Akif Khan, Gartner’s specialist VP in identity and access management, said: “As adoption accelerates, attacks leveraging GenAI for phishing, deepfakes and social engineering have become mainstream, while other threats — such as attacks on GenAI application infrastructure and prompt-based manipulations — are emerging and gaining traction.” While 67% of cybersecurity leaders said emerging GenAI risks demand significant changes to existing cybersecurity approaches, Gartner said a more balanced strategy is warranted. “Rather than making sweeping changes or isolated investments, organisations should strengthen core controls and implement targeted measures for each new risk category,” Khan said. MFT vs GenAI One such core control is a Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution, such as GoAnywhere MFT . It should be among an organisation’s first lines of defence. Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions play a critical role in defending organisations against deepfake phishing and social engineering by enforcing secure, authenticated channels for data exchange. Unlike ad hoc file sharing methods that can be easily exploited, MFT platforms integrate multi-factor authentication (MFA), encryption, and access controls to ensure that only verified users can initiate or receive transfers. This mitigates the risk of attackers impersonating trusted individuals using deepfake audio or video to trick employees into sharing sensitive files. Additionally, robust MFT systems include audit trails and automated alerts which help security teams detect anomalous behaviour — such as unusual file requests or access patterns — that may indicate social engineering attempts. By centralising and securing file movement, MFT reduces the attack surface and strengthens organisational resilience against increasingly sophisticated deception tactics. Local Expertise Available At Generic Systems Australia we’re Australia’s and NZ’s experts in deploying Managed File Transfer solutions. We’ve assisted businesses of all sizes to protect their customer data and secure their file transfers, while keeping their operations running smoothly. If you’d like to discuss how we can help you, please feel welcome to contact me . I’m always happy to have an obligation-free chat and explain how simply we can help you maintain your customers’ trust. Previous Next

< Case Studies How GoAnywhere Helps PMFresh Better Serve Customers & Partners PMFresh uses GoAnywhere MFT to handle its 20,000 weekly file transfers. They initially chose GoAnywhere as a solution to replace problematic custom-written and legacy programs to meet the requirements of their large customer, Domino’s Pizza. The robust solution has since proven itself with its flexibility, functionality, and ease of use both in and out of the organization. “GoAnywhere’s flexibility in being able to interact with the varied systems of our customers, allows us to effectively set up electronic trading partnerships with our customers,” noted Ashish Bhatt, IT Manager for PMFresh. “GoAnywhere is a flexible, secure file transfer tool that makes file transfers and other business processes easier.” “With four manufacturing plants and a small IT staff, GoAnywhere can straddle all the systems easily without specialized skill sets. By using more variable skill sets it’s been easier to manage file sending, receiving, and translating. GoAnywhere allows us to do more with less,” he added. Moving In-House Brought Reliability and Cost Savings Prior to installing GoAnywhere, PMFresh used a mixture of solutions, including a third-party provider, but experienced a lot of issues. “We were under a lot of pressure to bring the Domino’s ordering system and B2B communications inhouse to reduce the manual management needed for these processes. There were a lot of moving parts,” Ashish said. “Every time we wanted to interact with an external trading partner, we had to find a solution they were able to manage. When we started to work with Domino’s, we found our old process gave us lots of errors and our third party charged us considerably to receive those transfers,” noted Ashish. Simon Kuenstner, then a tech consultant to PMFresh, was tasked with finding a solution for PMFresh’s in-house system. “We were very satisfied with the options GoAnywhere MFT provided another customer in terms of reliability, logging, and encryption,” he said. “Since then, GoAnywhere has proved its flexibility and high reliability over many years. It is secure, very fast, and the scalability is great. It doesn’t matter what platform you need to connect to, it can easily communicate with whatever you or your partners have.” What used to take hours or even several days can now be accomplished in minutes or hours. And the Advanced Workflow engine gives PMFresh the ability to do everything from simple transfers to complex automation. Ashish said he also appreciates the logging and ability to integrate messaging and alerts into the file transfer process. “With GoAnywhere, we were able to get the set-up with Domino’s started over a weekend, had the ordering process automated on an FTP site, and that project is still running smoothly today.” A Mission-Critical Solution GoAnywhere is considered mission-critical for PMFresh and is now incorporated in all parts of the business from accounts, purchasing, production, and customer service. PMFresh has been able to reduce many of the manual tasks for processing electronic orders, invoices, business intelligence reporting, and more. “Without GoAnywhere receiving, moving, and translating files, the business would stop,” said Asish. “We are able to both reduce the hours needed for processes and save money. And with multiple systems, many trading partners in the industry, and a complex, distributed factory footprint, GoAnywhere allows us to be more flexible. It is the glue that connects our systems. “We continually look at our processes to see if GoAnywhere can help in any way. Our people – both in and out of the organisation – are very happy with what we have done so far, as it has saved them so much time. It’s a fast, productive environment, is stable, and integrates with all our systems,” he added. On-Premise Transferred Successfully to Azure Cloud In 2020, when increasing their cloud footprint, PMFresh migrated all their on-premises and data centre computer workloads to the Microsoft Azure cloud. Part of that migration included moving their six-year instance of GoAnywhere to Azure. With GoAnywhere implemented in Azure, PMFresh now hosts SFTP and AS2, (server and client) in the Cloud, to securely communicate with their external trading partners. They also run integrations between services hosted in Azure and on-premises, as well as their ERP systems which are also hosted. PMFresh utilizes virtual machines (VM) in Azure for their GoAnywhere instances and utilizes GoAnywhere’s Gateway within an Azure DMZ for optimal security with internet facing trading partners and systems. In addition, utilizing the Azure Cloud’s highly available architecture, backup options, and the ability to replicate the GoAnywhere environment into other regions, gives PMFresh infrastructure reliability that they did not have in their on-premises data centre. It enables PMFresh to serve their customers with reliable orders, invoices, and communications. “I’d highly recommend running GoAnywhere in the cloud if it is a critical component of your business, as it is for PMFresh,” Asish said. GoAnywhere MFT Helps PMFresh Deliver Service Excellence With GoAnywhere in place, PMFresh can process new orders in a timelier fashion and communicate more reliably with their partners. Said Asish: “The simplicity of the software enables us to onboard new customers and suppliers easily, saving us both a lot of time. The streamlined processes help partners as well. Some of our larger customers have large processing sites, and GoAnywhere enables us to align with their existing processes. “The solution’s flexibility gives us an advantage. We can say, ‘we can work with that’ and that flexibility has helped us a lot.” While already utilising many functions of GoAnywhere, SFTP, HTTPS, AS2, and GoAnywhere Gateway, Ashish anticipates adding process automation using Secure Forms. “We have plans to migrate some additional dated processes on old systems to GoAnywhere as well. We want to continue exploring its capabilities as it saves us time and money, and most importantly for our customers, it is highly reliable.” He added that, by using the Advanced Workflow engine, “Our only limitation is our imagination.” --- If you would like to explore how GoAnywhere MFT can help you better serve your customers and suppliers, please feel free to contact our Business Manager, Bradley Copson. He’s always happy to have an obligation-free discussion, explain how quickly and easily we can transition your organisation to the class-leading MFT solution, and offer you a zero-cost Proof of Concept. Previous Next

< News GoAnywhere Version 7.8.0 Released 5 May 2025 Great news for those using the world's most advanced Managed File Transfer solution. GoAnywhere MFT 7.8.0, GoAnywhere Agents 2.4.0 and GoAnywhere Gateway 3.3.0 have just been released. These new versions feature many useful updates including handling of Azure Storage, security updates, component updates, and much more. Head over to your client portal to see the Release Notes. For GoAnywhere MFT check out the release notes for 7.7.0, 7.7.1 and 7.8.0. Previous Next

< News Automate Your Company Compliance with MFT 30 July 2026 Compliance is a “necessary evil” for modern organisations. It consumes time, staff and money. But it’s a necessary cost of doing business and being a responsible corporate citizen. Whether you’re moving payroll files, customer data, medical records, or partner integrations, every transfer carries regulatory obligations. If you’re still relying on outdated scripts and manual processes to move those files around, compliance requirements are an additional time and cost sink, draining your team’s productivity and company’s bottom line. Manual file‑transfer processes simply weren’t built for today’s security, privacy and audit requirements. Managed File Transfer (MFT) changes the game by automating compliance end‑to‑end. They remove human error, enforce policy, and provide proof that every transfer meets regulatory standards. And among the MFT options, GoAnywhere stands out as the most complete, mature, and automation‑driven solution available. How MFT Automates Compliance 1. Policy enforcement without human intervention MFT platforms apply security controls automatically - encryption, authentication, key rotation, protocol restrictions, password policies, retention rules. Instead of relying on staff to “remember the right steps”, compliance becomes a built‑in system behaviour. 2. Automated audit trails and reporting Every action is logged: who sent what, when, to whom, via which protocol, with which encryption, and whether it succeeded or failed. These logs are immutable, centralised, and exportable for auditors. 3. Workflow automation that removes risky manual handling Sensitive data is no longer downloaded, renamed, copied, emailed, or manually uploaded. MFT workflows move data securely between systems, cloud services, and partners without human touchpoints. 4. Built ‑ in controls for regulated industries MFT enforces compliance with industry and corporate standards, including Australian Privacy Principles , by ensuring secure transport, access control, and full traceability. 5. Automated exception handling Failures, delays, or anomalies trigger alerts, retries, escalations, or alternative workflows, ensuring compliance isn’t broken by a single failed transfer. The Benefits of Automating Compliance Automation eliminates the most common compliance failures: human error, inconsistent processes, insecure ad‑hoc transfers, and undocumented activity. It incurs lower operational costs, by replacing slow, labour‑intensive, and error‑prone manual file handling. And, as data volumes grow, automation ensures compliance remains consistent and repeatable. Auditors love MFT because everything is logged, centralised, and exportable. What used to take days takes minutes. There’s also a payoff in terms of partner trust. When they know your transfers are encrypted, authenticated, monitored and auditable, confidence increases - especially in finance, government, and healthcare. The Best MFT GoAnywhere isn’t just another MFT tool - it’s a platform built from the ground up for secure, automated, compliant file movement. Five aspects set it apart. 1. A unified, end ‑ to ‑ end automation engine GoAnywhere’s workflow automation is the most mature in the industry. It handles multi‑step, multi‑system, multi‑protocol workflows with triggers, schedulers, conditional logic, and integrations. 2. Enterprise ‑ grade security baked into every layer GoAnywhere enforces encryption (PGP, AES, TLS), secure protocols (SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, AS2/3/4), role‑based access, key management, password vaulting, and hardened gateways. Compliance is built-in to its very foundation. 3. Best ‑ in ‑ class auditing and governance Centralised logs, dashboards, reporting packs, and audit exports make compliance demonstrable. Regulators and auditors get exactly what they need, instantly. 4. Broadest integration ecosystem Legacy servers, cloud APIs, SaaS platforms, databases, ERP systems, finicky partner protocols - GoAnywhere connects them all. This universality is critical for compliance because gaps between systems are where risk lives. 5. Proven reliability across regulated industries Banks, insurers, government agencies, hospitals, logistics providers, and critical infrastructure operators rely on GoAnywhere because it delivers consistent, compliant transfers at scale. Local Experts at the Ready Compliance isn’t achieved through documentation; it’s achieved through automation. If your organisation would benefit from secure, auditable, policy‑driven automation for every file transfer, then GoAnywhere MFT is the strongest, most complete, and most trusted platform to deliver it – and Generic Systems Australia are your most experienced local experts to deploy and configure it for you. If we can help – perhaps with a demonstration or proof of concept – let us know. Previous Next

< News Secure Your Out-Of-Office Work with MFT and Secure Mail 11 Dec 2025 Though the holiday season is fast approaching, for too many business owners and corporate warriors, “holidays” aren’t a complete reprieve from keeping the business running. Many will find themselves reviewing confidential documents in hotel rooms or transferring files from a cafe or pool deck. The ability to work anywhere is an expected aspect of our connected modern business lives. However, this convenience comes with a hidden cost beyond work/life balance. Public wi-fi and mobile hotspots may be convenient, but they’re also prime targets for cybercriminals. Unsecured networks in holiday destinations can expose sensitive data to serious threats. But a Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution with a Secure Mail module can ensure your files remain protected no matter where you work. The Hidden Risks of Public Networks Unsecured connections are more than just slow—they’re dangerous. Common risks include: • Rogue access points that mimic legitimate Wi-Fi • Man-in-the-middle attacks intercepting communications • Packet sniffing and eavesdropping on data streams • Session hijacking to steal credentials • Malware injection during transfers • Credential harvesting for identity theft Real world data proves these aren’t just hypothetical risks. NordVPN recently reported that 70% of Australians use public Wi-Fi on smartphones, with a significant number connecting for work, especially while commuting or working remotely. Surprisingly, many do so  without  a VPN, putting their work and their employers’ data at risk. VPNs Aren’t Enough Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) encrypt traffic, but they don’t secure the entire file transfer process. VPNs cannot enforce role-based access controls, provide file-level auditing and reporting, authenticate users with precision or guarantee compliance with data protection standards. A VPN may protect the connection, but only MFT ensures the files themselves are transferred securely and in compliance with regulations. How MFT Protects Remote File Transfers Solutions like the industry-leading GoAnywhere MFT are designed to safeguard sensitive data even when you and your employees are working off-site. Key features include: • Secure protocols: SFTP, HTTPS, AS2, and FTPS ensure uncompromised transfers. • Encryption: AES-256, TLS, and SSL protect files both at rest and in motion. • Authentication controls: Prevent unauthorised users from initiating transfers. • Role-based access: Limit data visibility to only those who need it. • Auditing and logging: Create compliance-ready audit trails and visibility into file activity. • Automation: Schedule or trigger transfers to reduce human error and eliminate risky manual uploads. Secure Mail Completes the Protection GoAnywhere’s Secure Mail Module enables your employees to send messages and files as secure "packages" on an ad-hoc basis. Recipients get an email with a unique link to each package, allowing them to download the message and files through a secure HTTPS connection. It ’s a great, secure alternative to regular email, plus there are no file size or file type restrictions. Best Practices for Remote File Transfer Security Whether you’re uploading contracts from a hotel room, or signing off on the quarter’s accounts, using email or free cloud storage could expose that data to attackers. By using MFT, however, that transfer will be encrypted, authenticated, and logged—removing risk from the equation. More broadly, it’s always best to prefer secure Wi-Fi or personal hotspots over public networks, avoid free cloud storage services, and avoid using USB drives for confidential files. Work from Anywhere Without Compromising Security Flexibility doesn’t have to mean vulnerability. With GoAnywhere MFT, employees can securely send and receive sensitive files from anywhere in the world—whether working from home or halfway across the globe. Automated, encrypted transfers protect data and provide peace of mind. Local Experts At Generic Systems Australia , we’re Australia’s and New Zealand’s experts in Managed File Transfer. As one of Fortra’s top ten partners globally, we have decades of experience helping local companies install and leverage the world’s leading MFT solution. Let me know if you’d like an obligation-free chat about how MFT could secure your remote workers’ file transfers. Previous Next

< News WTH is MFT…? 31 Mar 2025 In an industry overrun by acronyms, you may be wondering “WTH is MFT?” FWIW, here’s a brief overview. “MFT” is the abbreviation of Managed File Transfer - a powerful technology which comprehensively addresses the risks and challenges of moving information both within an organisation, and externally, to suppliers, partners and customers. MFT simplifies the complexities of data transfer by providing centralised control, encryption, and auditing capabilities. Unlike traditional approaches such as FTP, MFT offers enhanced security protocols, ensuring data privacy during transmission and storage. The best MFT solutions do all this via a user-friendly interface, which is easy to use for even non-technical employees. WHY MFT? The reasons organisations initially adopt MFT solutions are many and varied. However, every organisation which employs the technology soon realises its many and varied benefits. Security MFT employs robust encryption algorithms, reducing the risk of data breaches during transit. Features like Access Control, and Multi-factor Authentication, safeguard sensitive information from unauthorised access. Efficiency MFT automates repetitive tasks. This not only reduces human error, it saves significant staff time. Through scheduling of file transfers, monitoring of progress, and automatic error-handling, it enables a significant boost to operational efficiency. Compliance In industries with strict regulatory requirements, MFT helps companies meet compliance standards (e.g. HIPAA and GDPR) by automatically maintaining detailed logs and audit trails. Scalability Through its ability to handle large file transfers and an ever-growing number of users, MFT is able to grow in sync with an organisation's needs, while maintaining superior performance. Collaboration In addition to improving business processes within an organisation, MFT facilitates seamless collaboration with external partners, suppliers, and customers, fostering strong relationships built on shared trust and reliability. W2 MFT? If all that’s TMI, then the TL;DR is: MFT provides organisations a secure and efficient way to transfer their data. And if you’d like to know more about MFT, then LMK and we can jump OTP. B4N! 😉 Previous Next

< News The Value of 3rd-Party Reviews 7 May 2025 Third-party review sites can be a valuable source of insight for IT teams tasked with selecting the best software solution for their organisation. Reputable and long-established sites such as PeerSpot , SoftwareReviews , G2 , and Capterra can help identify which solutions are most widely used and highest rated within your industry. This can in turn help you proceed quickly to a decision on which solution(s) to trial. Reliable Reviewers Whether you’re looking for Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions or other software, it’s best to prioritise reviews on sites which have established themselves as trustworthy over the test of time and thousands of peer reviews. These sites capture the opinions of real product users sharing their real-life experiences – positive and negative. In fact, Gartner’s 2024 annual study of 2,499 software decision makers found that customer reviews and ratings were the most used information source by buyers, above personalised product demos, user guides, and case studies. More than a third of software buyers described reviews as “extremely important” to their purchase. Are Reviews Trustworthy? It’s illegal in Australia and New Zealand for businesses to create fake or misleading reviews or arrange for others do so. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission suggests the following red flags may indicate that a review is fake: · a spike in highly positive or negative reviews over a short period of time; · many reviews written from the same email or IP address; · similar reviewers’ names; · generic reviews without specific detail about the business or product; and · reviews written in similar language as other reviews for the same business or product. Thankfully, the trusted third-party sites I listed above have processes in place to weed out dubious software reviews. They also publish the measures they take to assure the validity of the reviews they receive. Other Sources of Insight Beyond peer reviews, here are some other useful resources to consult when selecting the right software solution for your business. · Case studies : Demonstrate how businesses are using the solution; · Product videos : Illustrate solutions’ features and benefits; · Webinars : Subject matter experts demonstrate the configuration and use of the solutions; and · Written Resources : Provide a variety of reader-friendly explanations and examples Local Advice and Guidance 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 A New Year's Resolution? 17 Mar 2024 Having enjoyed some personal downtime over the festive season, business leaders often see January as a good month for planning operational priorities for the year ahead. If this is you, consider whether 2024 is the year to 'get your house in order' in the core area of Managed and Secure File Transfer. A surprising number of businesses still rely on risky, outdated, ad-hoc data transfer practices, from email attachments to legacy scripts. Not only are they 'sitting ducks' for cyber-crime, but they're also wasting valuable time and money. They could also be dependent on the people that have written complex Scripts who decide to up and leave. It happens all the time…. If you'd like to discuss how a Managed File Transfer solution can inexpensively improve your cyber-security and business bottom line, please feel welcome to contact me for an obligation-free discussion and demo. Previous Next

< News What to Look for in a Managed File Transfer Solution 3 Mar 2025 Contributing to independent enterprise buying intelligence platform Peerspot , tech blogger Janet Staver has shared very useful advice on what to look for in a Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution. “If file transfers are an integral part of your business, it is crucial to implement an MFT solution,” she said. But how to choose which of the many MFT's on offer are best for your organisation...? Janet recommended you use the following key evaluation criteria: Security Ease of Use Data Analytics Authorisation and Validation Secure file governance Encryption and Decryption Regular Updates Automation Antivirus Visibility Budget-Friendly Customisation Security Highlighted by Janet as the “first and foremost” consideration – Janet observed that “not all secure MFTs are created equal.” In addition to assessing MFT solutions’ integrated security protocols, she advised intending purchasers to look for virus scans and the ability to quarantine to isolate malware. “MFTs with strong authorisation and validation are preferable as they can help with compliance requirements,” she said. Ease of Use For Janet’s second key consideration, she recommended businesses choose an MFT solution which improves productivity without requiring you to write scripts for data transfer. Data Analytics A useful tool to “gather data about your data”, Janet noted that data analytics were also useful for meeting compliance standards and optimising file management. Similarly, the best MFT solutions provide a high-level view of your system, including a CISO dashboard and SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) enabling reports on total access, locations, transfers, and threats. “A good MFT will include secure file storage and governance tools that don’t compromise security,” Janet said. “Flow authoring access controls (to work with advanced workflows), granular file access roles and user policies, and regular logging are some of the basic features you should look for.” Advanced Workflows, Regular Updates Janet noted that some MFTs offer automation capabilities, including agents to complete complex tasks at scale. Regular updates are also important to keep a company’s data safe from hackers, Janet said. (Her full advice can be read here . ) Independent Analysis To get you started comparing MFTs, you might want to consult the findings of respected independent tech analysts Info-Tech. They recently performed a comprehensive analysis of MFT solutions, using data sourced from real end users. Their recommendation…? GoAnywhere MFT . Besides achieving the highest overall score in the MFT category, GoAnywhere also ranked highest for Vendor Capability Satisfaction, including the key dimensions of: “Business Value Created” “Breadth of Features” “Quality of Features” “Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement” “Useability and Intuitiveness” “Vendor Support” “Ease of Data Integration” “Ease of Customisation” “Availability and Quality of Training”, and “Ease of Implementation” Tap Australia’s and NZ’s MFT Experts No-one better understands local MFT needs and best practices than Generic Systems Australia. Our local team has decades of experience helping businesses implement the world’s leading MFT solution. Our Migration Service makes the transition even easier for busy businesses who’d rather spend their time focusing on their customers than their IT systems. If you’d like a no-cost, no-obligation discussion about how we could help you simply and affordably adopt an advanced MFT solution, please feel welcome to get in touch . At Generic Systems Australia , we’re your local experts in MFT. Previous Next

< News Mid-Q3 Already...?! How’s That IT Roadmap Faring 11 Aug 2025 With 2025 already more than halfway done, how well are your IT deployments shaping up against your start-of-year roadmap? A Gartner survey at the end of last year found that most A/NZ CIOs were planning to invest significantly in improved cyber security in 2025. In fact, 88% of our region’s CIOs and technology executives said they’d invest in heightened cyber security measures, with 82% nominating it as their top investment priority. More Attacks, More Regulation The factors driving that focus certainly haven’t let up in the year to date. That is to say: the government’s push for greater regulation and transparency and the volume and sophistication of cyber attacks haven’t abated. As Gartner VP Brian Ferreira told the 2025 Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo on the Gold Coast: “Organisations face greater scrutiny as they batten down the hatches to avoid becoming the next target or breaching stewardship. This continues to drive significant focus and investment towards cybersecurity and legal compliance into next year.” Executive and board scrutiny of cyber security preparedness hasn’t let up, either. Heightened Focus Gartner’s survey found that ANZ CIOs would have a significantly heightened focus on ensuring compliance and minimising risks (92% - up from 57% last year). That makes perfect sense, with Australia’s regulatory landscape tightening and more stringent laws enacted to increase CIOs’ stewardship obligations. Checkpoint So, as Q4 2025 looms on the horizon: how are your 2025 IT advances panning out vs your 2025 plans? Here at Generic Systems Australia we’re continuing to see many Australian and New Zealand enhancing their core cyber security through class-leading Managed File Transfer solutions. We have many years of experience helping our customers do that, from the initial scoping of legacy data transfer approaches through to zero-cost Proof of Concepts and hassle-free Migration Services. If you’d like a to discuss how your organisation’s cyber security can be boosted by a cost effective Managed File Transfer solution, please feel welcome to contact me. I’m always happy to have an obligation-free discussion. Previous Next