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< News Sound Advice on Choosing a New MFT 7 May 2024 Tech Wire Asia , an independent tech news website that covers enterprise and technology across the Asia-Pacific region, offers sound advice to help companies choose a new Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution. The Shadow of Clop Tech Wire Asia issued their advice in the wake of attacks last year by Clop, a notorious ransomware group, on the online file transfer tool MOVEit. PWC’s Australian unit, Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad and Prudential BSN Takaful Berhad in Malaysia were among APAC region victims of Clop’s attacks. While Tech Wire Asia said it did not “insinuate an everlasting vulnerability in MOVEit or imply that its usage should be permanently discontinued”, it noted that it had received “a wave of enquiries from current and prospective customers about the continued safety of using MOVEit” in the wake of the attack. In response, the website offered this advice for those wishing to move on from MOVEit . Crucial Considerations Tech Wire Asia said the crucial consideration in choosing the best file transfer software is finding an MFT solution that is simple, capable of encrypting sensitive data, can automate transfers, meets compliance regulations, and operates seamlessly across various platforms. It noted that there are many aspects and features to consider while choosing MFT software, including: Average daily file transfer volume; Regulatory obligations; Industry-specific needs; and Budget. Other vital features could include: Advanced auditing and tracking abilities; Clustering functionality; Cloud integrations; Capability to translate EDI files; and Availability of remote agents. The website recommended that selecting the appropriate MFT solution should be driven by a company’s specific requirements. GoAnywhere MFT highly-regarded In its review of contenders to replace MOVEit, Tech Wire Asia described GoAnywhere MFT as “a sophisticated enterprise solution for transfers and file management”, saying that the product “excels at securing file transfers across multiple platforms, protocols, and encryption standards”. The website noted that GoAnywhere is designed for SMEs and Enterprises, and is deployable on-premise, in the cloud, or hybrid environments, enabling secure data exchange between organisations, employees, customers, and trading partners. In the capacity of enterprise-secure file transfer software, GoAnywhere shields data, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Its integration prowess also extends to applications like Salesforce and SharePoint. Try Before You Buy In conclusion, Tech Wire Asia “highly recommended” that customers moving on from MOVEit take advantage of a free trial of new MFT software. Previous Next

< News Spring Clean Your Data Transfers 2 Sept 2026 Spring has sprung… which means that seasonal urge to clean, refresh, declutter closets, and finally tackle that mess in the garage will soon kick in. However, the seasonal instinct isn’t just for our homes. Organisations too should be taking the opportunity to tidy up their digital spaces - especially their data warehouses and file transfer systems. It’s a fine time to get our houses in order when it comes to moving data. Blooming Data GoAnywhere MFT simplifies and secures file transfers across systems, users, and trading partners, replaces patchwork solutions with a unified platform that’s intuitive, powerful, and scalable. Here’s why it stands out: • Centralised Control: GoAnywhere consolidates all file transfer activity into a single dashboard, giving IT teams full visibility and control. No more juggling multiple scripts or manual processes. • Robust Automation: With over 60 built-in tasks and a drag-and-drop workflow designer, GoAnywhere automates everything from encryption to delivery, reducing human error and saving time. • Enterprise-Grade Security: It supports SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, and AS2/AS3/AS4 protocols, with end-to-end encryption, granular access controls, and detailed audit logs to meet compliance standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. • Flexible Integration: Whether you're working with Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, SharePoint, or legacy systems like IBM i, GoAnywhere connects seamlessly across environments. Cloud Connectors create plug-and-play bridges between your internal systems and popular cloud applications, streamlining secure file transfers and automating workflows across platforms. • Exceptional Support: Users consistently praise GoAnywhere’s responsive customer service and ease of use - even for non-technical staff. S pring Into Action Jus as Marie Kondo is the “GOAT” of decluttering, GoAnywhere is the “GOAT” of your digital infrastructure. It doesn’t just move files - it brings order, clarity, and peace of mind. By automating workflows and securing sensitive data, it frees your team to focus on innovation rather than firefighting. And just as spring cleaning reveals forgotten treasures, upgrading to GoAnywhere often uncovers hidden inefficiencies and risks. Organisations report up to 90% faster processes and dramatically reduced manual interventions after switching. Here to Help At Generic Systems Australia we have decades of experience helping Australian and New Zealand organisations become more efficient, organised and protected through the power of the world’s leading MFT solution. Our Migration Service makes the transition even easier for organisations who prefer to use their resources building their businesses rather than tending to their IT plumbing. We can even write custom Cloud Connectors to further extend GoAnywhere’s ability to interface seamlessly with less common cloud platforms. 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 with us. At Generic Systems Australia, we’re your local experts in Secure Managed File Transfer. Previous Next

< News How Load Balancing optimises your file transfers 30 Apr 2024 Network bottlenecks that cause business downtime are the bete noir of corporate IT teams. Businesswire found that 82% of companies experienced at least one downtime incident during the past three years… costing small businesses $660 per minute, and larger organisations $14,000 per minute. Load balancing is a key technique for keeping network traffic flowing. What is Load Balancing? Load balancing is key to “clustering”, where multiple systems work together as a single unit to help ensure high-availability, scalability, and reliability. It’s a technique which enables organisations to distribute workloads and network traffic across multiple servers or network interfaces in a computer cluster. Effective load balancing means that network traffic is always directed to servers which are “available”, should a particular server become overwhelmed or fail. Balancing workloads optimises the performance of systems and applications –– for example, a managed file transfer (MFT) solution for exchanging data –– preventing bottlenecks and other efficiency-sapping impacts. Why Load Balance for File Transfers? Delays in sending files can have significant negative ripple effects throughout an organisation. Incoming orders may not be received, or shipping may be delayed, leading to dissatisfied customers. Delayed financial transactions with trading partners may weaken an organisation’s supply chain. Load balancing helps organisations continue to operate ‘business as usual’ even when a system fails or is inundated with a heavy network workload. Other benefits of load balancing include: Scalability: Load balancers can help organisations adapt to growing and changing conditions and workloads without suffering adverse events. New servers can be seamlessly added to the cluster when more scalability is needed. Performance Optimisation : Traffic is routed to the server most capable of handling a given request based on location or server health. Redundancy: Organisations safeguard themselves, should one server become overloaded or fail, with load balancing enabling processing work to continue without interruption. Using Middleware and Active-Active Framework for Load Balancing A robust managed file transfer solution, such as Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT, delivers critical load balancing and scaling when installed in a cluster. The solution’s load balancer, GoAnywhere Gateway, serves as both a reverse proxy and load balancer. When paired with Gateway as a load balancer, each inbound file server connection can be distributed to available systems in the environment. MFT workflows performed in a clustering environment gain increased performance and throughput. If a system within a cluster fails, GoAnywhere Gateway automatically routes all new trading partner connections to the remaining systems in the cluster. For mission critical environments and processes, this is an “active-active” framework providing high availability. Enhanced Security GoAnywhere Gateway also provides an extra security layer when exchanging data. The Gateway keeps file sharing services such as FTPS, HTTPS, SFTP servers and any documents secure in the private or internal network. No additional inbound ports need to be opened, which helps organisations meet compliance requirements such as those for PCI DSS, SOX, HIPAA, GLBA, as well as certain privacy laws. This round robin algorithm essentially works like this: For each new FTP, FTPS, or SFTP connection from a trading partner, the Gateway distributes that session sequentially to the next FTP/FTPS/SFTP server within the cluster. HTTP/S, however, is a stateless protocol. It uses the round robin algorithm but will persist each connection for a time to maintain session integrity. HTTP/S sessions typically are only served by one HTTP/S server at a time. If you’d like to discuss how your organisation can reduce downtime through MFT load balancing, please feel welcome to contact our Business Manager, Bradley Copson (mail to: bradley@gensys.com.au ). He’s 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. Generic Systems Australia Your Local Experts in Secure Managed File Transfer Previous Next

< News New “Threat Brain” keeps Cyber Security Briefed and Vigilant 10 June 2025 What if your enterprise IT systems were constantly informed of the latest emerging cyber threats, so they could proactively protect your precious data from cyber thieves? That’s what Fortra’s new Threat Brain does for GoAnywhere , the world’s leading Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution. Threat Brain provides a unique threat intelligence advantage over other MFT solutions. It aggregates indicators from a deep portfolio of cybersecurity solutions to continuously identify and block IPs with bad reputation or malicious intent before those threats enter your organisation. Other MFTs can only react to cyber threats. GoAnywhere proactively avoids them. Threat Intelligence With access to data from Fortra’s deep portfolio of cybersecurity products and vast customer network, Threat Brain continually aggregates, in real-time, risk information across all attack vectors so that GoAnywhere MFT. Generic Systems Australia is a long-term distributor of GoAnywhere across the Asia-Pacific region. Threat Brain’s enhancements to GoAnywhere enable our customers to benefit from: · Consistent re-verification : With lesser MFTs, once an IP address has been allowed, there’s no ongoing monitoring. With GoAnywhere however, IP reputations are checked with every new session to ensure they remain safe. GoAnywhere is the only solution in the marketplace that makes this proactive and consistent security feature available to all customers within the solution. · Massive threat intelligence database : Threat Brain continually aggregates threat intelligence from Fortra’s broad cybersecurity portfolio and its vast, worldwide (anonymised) customer database. No other MFT vendor offers such integrated cybersecurity tools capable of tapping into this collected threat data. · Layered protection : Fortra’s deep portfolio of cybersecurity intelligence and protection adds an additional layer of protection to customers’ sensitive data. Combined with Advanced Threat Protection , GoAnywhere sets the bar for protecting sensitive data in motion and at rest. Proactive Security GoAnywhere taps Threat Brain to perform on-demand IP reputation checks for incoming HTTP/S connections, AS2, and AS4 protocols. These checks are executed on the GoAnywhere Web Client and via API and API endpoints. GoAnywhere automatically blocks IPs with low reputation scores. This IP blocking can be fine-tuned through adjustable sensitivity settings, while provisioning allows for exceptions in case of false positives. When an IP address has been blocked due to low reputation, a system administrator can add an exception to permit the IP address to be accessed. Whenever GoAnywhere takes action to protect your systems and data, it’s recorded in an audit log detailing what was blocked and the reason it intervened. Stay in the Know When it comes to cyber security, it’s critical to be proactive vs reactive. While Brute Force or Denial-of-Service attacks may be detected automatically by traditional MFTs, this happens only after the system has been attacked. Local Expertise at the Ready If you’d like help tapping GoAnywhere’s proactive capabilities for your organisation, please feel welcome to contact me . I have decades of experience as a long term distributor of GoAnywhere in Australia and New Zealand, and I’m always happy to have an obligation-free discussion and demonstrate its impressive capabilities. At Generic Systems Australia , we’re your local experts in secure Managed File Transfer. Previous Next

< News Migrating from MOVEit 8 July 2024 The rapid escalation of cybercrime is causing many organisations across the Asia-Pacific region to upgrade to more advanced file transfer solutions. That includes replacing Managed File Transfer (MFT) systems such as MOVEit with the class-leading GoAnywhere MFT suite. As our region’s local experts in MFT, at Generic Systems Australia we’re adept at helping customers simply, quickly and affordably migrate from their existing data transfer approaches. Many Options - but only one of them “Best” There are plenty of options when it comes to selecting a file transfer solution… from free, unsecure methods to the fully-featured market leader. However, as cybercrime continues to surge, many companies are concluding that the benefits of upgrading to the class-leading MFT more than justify the relatively minor investment required. They understand that maintaining a ‘circle of trust’ with their customers and supply chains is paramount to their business’s ongoing profitability. So, why is GoAnywhere MFT consistently declared by independent studies to be the leading MFT …? Superior Security “Robust Security” is most often the top of mind consideration for companies seeking the optimal MFT solution. GoAnywhere MFT takes all aspects of data security seriously, protecting your sensitive data both “in motion” and “at rest”. Maintaining GoAnywhere’s security is a primary focus for its software development team. They consistently stay across the latest security standards and threat monitoring to ensure up-to-date compliance with regulations, frameworks, and standards. Easy Centralised Control MOVEit requires you to install two products (MOVEit Automation and MOVEit Transfer) to enable full MFT functionality. Most companies find GoAnywhere’s centralised, browser-based dashboard - an intuitive “one stop shop” - a more efficient means of managing their data flows. The Need for Speed Included in GoAnywhere is GoFast, a file transfer acceleration protocol which can transmit data considerably faster than traditional FTP. The patented technology in GoFast takes the best of UDP’s speed and adds reliability and rate control. Drag & Drop Workflows Scripting (as required by MOVEit for some tasks) is clunky, time consuming and confusing for non-expert users. Through its breadth of Automated Workflows capabilities, GoAnywhere enables end users to quickly and easily build workflows. Manual and automated tasks can even be combined into one master workflow. Further, GoAnywhere provides easy reporting on partner Service Level Agreements, alerting you to any workflow issues before your trading partners do. Advanced Auditability GoAnywhere not only moves and shares data securely, it also provides full auditability of transfers. Logging full audit trails of all user events and file activity, it can also generate reports of file transfer activity, user statistics, and completed jobs – all from within its central management console. Modular, Multi-Platform Flexibility Organisations managing multiple operating systems appreciate how GoAnywhere flexibly supports any protocol, any platform, and any deployment, including Microsoft Azure, AWS, Linux, and more. Further, GoAnywhere’s capabilities can be significantly extended through the availability of a broad array of licensable modules , satisfying a wide variety of specialised file transfer needs. And More… Beyond the advantages above, former MOVEit users are often delighted to discover GoAnywhere’s advanced capabilities in: High availability and clustering, providing true active-active support and load balancing to distribute workloads across multiple systems; Remote agents - lightweight applications managed through the GoAnywhere interface which enable configuring and scheduling of file transfers throughout an enterprise; and Secure Forms - customised forms or files that which contain data other tasks can automatically process. If you’d like to discuss how your organisation can migrate to the leading MFT solution, please feel welcome to contact me, Bradley Copson ( mailto:bradley@gensys.com.au ) . I’m always happy to have an obligation-free discussion, explain how simple the transition can be, and offer you a zero-cost Proof of Concept. At Generic Systems Australia , we’re your local experts in secure Managed File Transfer. Previous Next

< News How GoAnywhere prevented a Customer’s SAP budget blowout 13 Aug 2025 Confronted by the prospect of a crippling increase in cloud data storage costs, one of our customers leveraged GoAnywhere to help manage the archiving of their data in a far more cost-effective way. Here’s what happened… Extensive ERP Data Our customer is responsible for the reliable distribution of a vital consumer service across some of the most populous regions of Australia. Due to their critical role, they’re required by government to maintain stringent auditing and record keeping across their organisation. The organisation has moved its enterprise resource planning to an outsourced cloud-based SAP system. Over time, that system has consumed and generated many terabytes of data in archived interface files - all of which have needed to be safely retained for audit purposes. The Tier Trap Now, the service provider for the cloud SAP system allows for a fixed amount of cloud data storage as part of their service agreements. But our client’s data was quickly consuming that allowance - and about to go over. That would trigger contract negotiations for expensive additional cloud data storage. Our client needed to quickly find a way to automatically archive their data at a lower cost. Fortunately, their prior investment in a GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution was about to pay off for them (again!) GoAnywhere Saves the Day One of the capabilities that makes GoAnywhere the world’s leading Managed File Transfer solution is its advanced automation. A simple drag-and-drop interface enables administrators to define how an organisation’s files are monitored, translated, and securely and reliably moved between internal IT systems and those of their supply chain partners and customers. GoAnywhere’s modular approach to defining file transfer processes is simple and intuitive – no programming experience required. Our customer was able to quickly define a new “archive SAP data” process in GoAnywhere which bypassed their reliance on the expensive default cloud storage service. Now, on a set schedule, GoAnywhere routinely searches for files which have been sent to, or originated from, the SAP system. It then automatically, reliably and securely archives those files to inexpensive Azure Blob storage. No human intervention is necessary. Audit trails are being automatically created. And significant incremental storage costs are being avoided. Here For You, Too At Generic Systems Australia , we’re Australia and New Zealand’s experts in helping businesses take advantage of GoAnywhere’s many capabilities. We’ve assisted hundreds of organisations to automate their data flows, making their file transfers secure, reliable and efficient, boosting their efficiency. If you’d like to discuss how we can boost your organisation’s efficiency, please feel welcome to contact me . I’m always happy to have an obligation-free chat and explain how easily we can transition you from your current approach to a new world of productivity. At Generic Systems Australia, we’re your local experts in data transfer. Previous Next

< News Risk Managers declare Cyber Security Top Business Risk for 2026 21 Apr 2026 Cyber incidents are the top global business risk in 2026, according to the 3,338 risk management experts recently surveyed by insurer Allianz. It’s the fifth consecutive year that cyber incidents have dominated risk management concerns. According to the latest Allianz Risk Barometer , 42% of surveyed organisations place cyber at the top of their risk agenda, outpacing all other threats by a substantial margin. And that’s across most major geographies and companies of all sizes. Digital dependency, geopolitical instability, and a rapidly evolving threat landscape are colliding to drive the threat level higher. Digital Reliance Meets Escalating Threats Businesses have never been more reliant on digital systems, cloud platforms, and third‑party providers. While large organisations have made meaningful progress in detection and response capabilities, progress doesn’t equal safety. The corporate attack surface continues to expand, and adversaries are evolving just as quickly. Two forces are accelerating this shift: Third ‑ party concentration risk: Organisations increasingly depend on a small number of cloud, SaaS, and data‑processing providers. Outages or breaches at these providers can ripple across entire industries. AI ‑ enabled cybercrime : Artificial intelligence is now a force multiplier for attackers, enabling faster, more automated, and more sophisticated campaigns. The result is a threat environment where even well‑prepared organisations face heightened exposure. Costly to Succeed – Costlier to Fail The business community is acutely aware of the need to strengthen cyber resilience. Nearly 90% of respondents to the Allianz survey expect to increase their investment in cyber loss prevention, with almost half planning “high” levels of investment. This reflects a clear understanding that the cost of prevention is high, but the cost of failure is far higher. A cyber incident can trigger: Major operational disruption Supply chain paralysis Regulatory penalties Legal exposure Long‑term reputational damage Ransomware: the Most Expensive Threat Ransomware remains the most financially damaging category of cyber incidents. Allianz’s claims data shows that ransomware accounted for 60% of the value of large cyber claims in early 2025. Data theft is also rising sharply, appearing in 40% of major claims during the same period. The ransomware ecosystem has matured into a professionalised criminal industry. Initial access brokers sell entry points into corporate networks, while affiliates execute attacks and negotiate payments. Attackers exploit weak links - supply chains, employees, outdated systems - and leverage business interruption to maximise pressure. Supply Chain Shockwaves Normalised One of the most striking trends of the past year is the scale of supply chain disruption caused by cyber incidents. A single attack can immobilise thousands of interconnected organisations. A notable example is the ransomware attack that halted production at Jaguar Land Rover. The incident affected more than 5,000 organisations and contributed to a measurable decline in UK manufacturing output and GDP. It illustrates a harsh reality: even companies not directly targeted can suffer severe consequences when a key supplier or customer is compromised. Outages and Human Error Not all disruptions stem from malicious activity. Technical failures, misconfigurations, and human error are increasingly contributing to major outages. In 2024, non‑attack incidents accounted for a record 28% of large cyber claims. With most companies relying heavily on cloud services - and with three providers controlling the majority of global cloud infrastructure - the systemic risk is clear. Bumpier Road Ahead Cyber risk isn’t simply persisting; it’s intensifying. As digital ecosystems grow more complex and attackers adopt AI‑driven tactics, organisations must rethink resilience, diversify dependencies, and strengthen governance. The message from the 2026 Allianz Risk Barometer is unmistakable: cyber is no longer just an IT issue – it’s the defining business risk of the decade. MFT: a Strategic Shield One of the most powerful tools in the cyber security arsenal is Managed File Transfer (MFT). Unlike ad hoc file sharing methods such as email attachments, cloud drives, or FTP, leading MFTs such as GoAnywhere MFT provide a secure, auditable, and policy-driven framework for exchanging sensitive data. End-to-End Encryption : MFT platforms encrypt data both in transit and at rest, ensuring that even if intercepted, the contents remain unreadable to unauthorised persons. Access Control and Authentication : Granular permissions, multi-factor authentication, and role-based access prevent unauthorised users from accessing or manipulating files. Automated Workflows and Monitoring : MFT systems can automate file transfers with built-in logging and alerts, reducing human error and enabling rapid detection of anomalies. Compliance and Audit Trails : MFT solutions often include detailed audit logs and compliance reporting features, helping organisations meet regulatory requirements and demonstrate due diligence in the event of an incident. Reduced Shadow IT : By centralising file transfers within a secure platform, MFT reduces the risk of employees using unapproved tools that bypass corporate security controls. Here to Help At Generic Systems Australia , we’re Australia and New Zealand’s local experts in MFT, helping protect their data and boost their efficiency. If you’d like to discuss how we can deliver these advantages to your organisation, please feel welcome to get in touch with our Business Manager, Bradley Copson . He’s always happy to have an obligation-free chat and explain how affordably and quickly we can help you move up to heightened cyber security and productivity. Previous Next

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< News Why “Free” File Transfers Are Costing You 8 Apr 2026 With more than 400 million terabytes being created and transferred every day, the ability to transfer files quickly, dependably and securely is a core business process. Surprisingly, some businesses entrust this to free file transfer software. However, “free” software sometimes isn’t… 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. Here’s how. Productivity Increasing file sizes mean it’s taking longer and longer to move data around. For example, as businesses and government become more reliant on the high-resolution cameras in our smartphones, image files are growing significantly in size. High-definition video files are currently the standard, but are already being supplanted by 4K videos. These are typically hundreds of gigabytes in size. Moving high-res movies around finds employees spending more time than ever before simply waiting for file transfers to complete. When your team is waiting for a file to transfer, there’s a significant hit to their productivity. Every hour it takes them to send a file is an hour where both they - and perhaps, their collaborator - are without the data they need to work effectively. Multiply the number of hours by the salaries of both employees and the “free” file transfer is no longer free. IT Support Trying to send a file - only to have the transfer crash midway – is not just frustrating, it’s a further waste of time. When file transfers fail, employees typically seek support from their IT department. That incurs a further labour cost in resolving the problem. Aberdeen’s study estimated that resolving each stalled file transfer required a cumulative 11 hours of team time. Security Even when files successfully transfer, significant cybersecurity risks arise 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. Major security issues took an average of 16 business hours to resolve and cost companies millions of dollars. Tool Search 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. The Better Solution GoAnywhere MFT is not only a better way to move data around your business and its supply chain… it’s also more cost-effective. Aberdeen’s study found that businesses which invested the relatively small sum needed for 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’s one acknowledged industry leader. GoAnywhere MFT automates and encrypts data between an organisation’s employees and with its trading partners, protecting from vulnerabilities while vastly improving file transfer speed and quality. Here to Help If you’d like to discuss how GoAnywhere MFT could improve your organisation’s productivity and bottom line, please get in touch with our team of local MFT experts. We’re always happy to have an obligation-free discussion about how quickly and affordably we can transition you to the efficiency, security and cost-effectiveness of a Managed File Transfer solution. Previous Next