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Seamlessly Integrate GoAnywhere with ANY Cloud Cloud Connectors enable Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT, the world’s leading managed file transfer solution , to transfer files easily and securely between your organisation and external cloud services and applications. For example: Let’s say one of your trading partners requests an important file and wants you to share it via a folder in Dropbox. Or perhaps you have contacts or billing information you want to update automatically in Salesforce. Cloud Connectors enable you to do so, easily. Broad Range Cloud Connectors are easily downloaded from GoAnywhere MFT’s integrated Marketplace, which features Connectors for most common cloud services. Available "Out-of-the-Box Cloud Connectors Check availability Cloud Connectors can integrate with available on-premises and online versions of third-party software unless otherwise noted. Unique Custom Connector Service No Marketplace Connector for your special Cloud…? No problem! At Generic Systems Australia, we can design and implement Custom Connectors for you, using GoAnywhere’s Cloud Connector Designer. Contact Us Configuring Cloud Connectors is Easy! Once a Cloud Connector is installed, you can configure the connection properties as a GoAnywhere Resource. With this resource, you only need to specify the connection once before being able to seamlessly reuse it in any of your workflows and cloud file transfers. A Cloud Connector definition contains the various actions required to communicate with cloud applications. For example: authentication logging file transfer file management error handling In GoAnywhere, these actions appear as elements located under the Cloud Connector in the GoAnywhere Project Designer. Elements can be incorporated into your workflows alongside other project tasks, and processes can even be automated between multiple web and cloud services at once Contact Us

< News MFT as Middleware…?! 5 Feb 2025 Enterprise customers are increasingly seeking middleware that enables them to secure and streamline connections between their internal systems and external third-party services. Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT helps fulfil that need. Integration without Security spells danger Most modern enterprises find themselves balancing the flow of information between complex internal systems and external cloud services. But on both sides of the corporate firewall, there is a shared need for corporate data to be transferred securely and efficiently. “Extract Transfer Load” (ETL) solutions process data and store data in a common internal warehouse. “Enterprise Service Buses” (ESBs) act as a hub providing overall visibility and control over the flow of data and services across different applications. However, neither of these tools specialise in security - an especially critical consideration when dealing with third parties. As security and integration are where current solutions fall flat or fail to provide a unified answer, enterprises are left to look for new models to bridge the gap. GoAnywhere steps up Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT is not your traditional limited MFT solution. It operates as a lightweight ETL, a functional ESB, and as an efficient MFT platform. What sets GoAnywhere apart from other tools is its focus on security. And in that way, it’s one of the only tools on the market today that can fulfil enterprises’ nascent need for secure and efficient data flows within and outside their organisations. Secure Management, Integration, Automation GoAnywhere provides many of the same automation and integration features as ETL, ESB, and Enterprise Application Integration solutions, enabling enterprises to connect their internal resources with cloud resources and third parties such as: Banks and credit card providers Financial data providers Foreign exchange markets Retirement and pension systems If required, GoAnywhere MFT can perform a middleware role, integrating with an organisation’s existing ETL solution and acting as a managing solution which connects systems, secures communications and integrates. Enterprise-level Security Even when enterprises have dedicated ETL solutions in place, GoAnywhere can fit right in to boost the security of data file transfers. It provides a full range of security layers and controls to protect the exchanged data which no other integration solution can offer. A secure architecture is deployed thanks to a multi-tier solution, including the GoAnywhere Gateway as a reverse proxy on the DMZ, isolating exchanged data from threats on the internet. A Secure ICAP Gateway - a deep content inspection engine – can also be built in, a security tier preventing malicious content infiltrating through third-party interfaces. GoAnywhere’s proactive security has been further enhanced through integration with the Fortra Threat Brain , a massive threat intelligence database which continuously identifies and blocks incoming IPs with bad reputations or malicious intent befor e those threats can enter an organisation. Connect Cloud and On-Prem Applications A final differentiator that makes GoAnywhere a standout in the enterprise middleware space is its ability to connect both on-premises systems and cloud-based applications. GoAnywhere goes beyond what a typical SaaS middleware application can do. For instance, if you offer a middleware platform as a SaaS solution, a lot of organisations still have different on-prem applications in addition to their legacy systems, segmented networks, private and public cloud-based systems and external interfaces with their trading partners. Having yet another SaaS platform makes it challenging to interconnect all these on-prem and cloud data points. However, GoAnywhere can secure file transfers and centralise them across cloud, on-premises, hybrid, or SaaS environments. It isn’t confined to one or the other. Consolidate, downshift, simplify, and streamline For enterprises looking to boost their efficiency and streamline their operations (and that’s all enterprises!) the right middleware can make all the difference. GoAnywhere MT offers more than a typical MFT. With GoAnywhere, enterprises can create a flexible, scalable, high-performance middleware platform to securely: transfer at speeds up to 10 Gbps interface with a wide variety of systems, applications and cloud services protect files from malware get zero trust protection, no matter where files travel, and keep data out of the DMZ. GoAnywhere as Middleware Consistently declared to be the world’s leading MFT , GoAnywhere is renowned for its robust security features, flexibility, and ability to work where and how you need it. For enterprises, that’s becoming the space between all the moving parts. Local Expert Help At Generic Systems Australia , we have many years of experience helping Australian and New Zealand IT teams streamline their file transfers and protect their valuable data with GoAnywhere MFT. From the initial scoping of organisations’ legacy data transfer approaches, through zero-cost Proof of Concepts and hassle-free Migration Services , we help companies stay focused on running their business without disruption as we transition them to more secure approaches. Please feel welcome to contact me for an obligation-free discussion about how GoAnywhere can help your organisation. At Generic Systems Australia, we’re your local experts in Managed File Transfer. Previous Next

< News The Missing Link in Your Cyber Security Strategy? 22 Apr 2025 Is Secure Managed File Transfer a “missing link” in your company’s cyber security strategy? Protect Your Data, Not Just Your Network The increasing frequency of hacks and other cyber incursions suggest that the cyber security measures being employed by Australian and New Zealand organisations are not keeping pace with cyber threats. As Forbes observes, “Companies keep pouring tons of money into protecting their network… but the real crown jewels are in the data that sits behind the network walls. That data is often not protected." “Locking the door” through corporate network protections is a good start. But it’s not enough. An organisation’s crown jewels should also be kept in a vault. This ensures that, even if a hacker gets inside, they won’t be able to exploit the data they find. Encrypting your data keeps it in the vault. And the security guard that puts your data in that vault is Managed File Transfer (MFT). How MFT Secures Your Data To be truly secure, data must be protected not only when it’s stored, but also while it’s enroute to and from storage . MFT solutions such as the class-leading GoAnywhere MFT encrypt data at rest and in transit, complying with the highest data security standards across the US and Europe, such as HIPAA, HITECH, PCI DSS, SOX, and the GDPR. MFT manages inbound and outbound file transfers across an organisation, using industry-standard file transfer protocols such as SFTP, FTPS, and AS2 to send files securely, and encryption standards such as Open PGP and AES to protect data in transit and at rest. The "Managed" in MFT MFT software automates and streamlines the exchange of data for you, reducing manual processes and eliminating the need for any legacy tools and scripts you might currently be using. Data (including documents, images, videos, and other files) can also be exchanged via MFT across your private networks, systems, applications, partners, and cloud environments from a single point of administration. More than Transfers MFT software isn’t only for sending files between users and systems. It can also automate business processes, ensure secure connections, track file transfer activity, and more. File Encryption GoAnywhere MFT employs integrated encryption technologies to secure sensitive data. It also includes a key manager which enables you to create, import, export, and manage your keys and certificates within the product. Automation User errors and manual processes can also cause data breaches. By automating the encryption and exchange of sensitive files, processes and workflows can run without user intervention — especially useful when dealing with a high volume of file transfers. Email Enhancement GoAnywhere MFT offers a secure email module which allows users to send one-off file transfers securely, through a HTTPS connection. Cloud Connections MFT can help you build better connections between your network and web/cloud applications. GoAnywhere MFT offers built-in cloud integrations with applications such as Dropbox, SharePoint, and JIRA, and popular cloud services including Amazon, Google and Azure. Auditing & Reporting GoAnywhere MFT provide audit reports to meet compliance needs. All file transfer and administrator activity is stored and easily searchable. For organisations that need to report on file transfer activity to remain compliant with regulations and laws, the audit logs can be automatically generated and distributed as PDF reports. These are just some of the many MFT features which can help you protect your files. Add the Missing Link The rise in the rate of cyber crime suggests it’s a case of “when” – not “if” – your organisation will be targeted. So now is the time to get ahead of the hackers and explore how MFT can enhance your data’s security. Why not arrange a free trial and see how MFT can work in your organisation? The benefits are immediate, from file transfer automation to solid data encryption. I’m always happy to have an obligation-free discussion, explain how quickly and easily my team of technical experts can transition your organisation to the world’s best MFT solution, and offer you a zero-cost Proof of Concept. Previous Next

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< News GoAnywhere's Cloud Connectors 17 Mar 2024 Seamlessly integrate GoAnywhere with External Services via Cloud Connectors Cloud Connectors enable you to easily and securely transfer files between your organisation and external cloud services and applications. Also referred to as “cloud integrations”, Cloud Connectors offer out-of-the-box connectors for GoAnywhere to popular services including Salesforce, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Box, and Dropbox. For example: Let’s say one of your trading partners requests an important file and wants you to share it via a folder in Dropbox. Or perhaps you have contacts or billing information you want to update automatically in Salesforce. Cloud Connectors enable you to easily do so. Broad Range Cloud Connectors are easily downloaded from GoAnywhere MFT’s integrated Marketplace, which features Connectors for the most commonly used cloud services. These include: • Alibaba Object Storage Service • Amazon Cloud Trail, CloudWatch, EC2, Lambda, SNS, and SQS • Atlassian JIRA • Automate Plus • Azure Data Lake Storage Gen1 (superseded by Gen2) and Storage Queue • Box • Citrix ShareFile • Dropbox • Egnyte • GateScanner CDR • GoAnywhere Command • Google Cloud Storage, Drive, and Translate • JAMS • Jenkins • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, 365 CRM, OneDrive, Sharepoint Online and Sharepoint On-Premise • OPSWAT MetaDefender • Salesforce • ServiceNow • SMA OpCon Scheduler • SOS Berlin JobScheduler (Online version not supported) • Trello • Veeva CRM • Votiro • Webdocs • Zendesk (Online version not supported) Cloud Connectors can integrate with available on-premise and online versions of third-party software unless otherwise noted. How to Configure Cloud Connectors Once a Cloud Connector is installed, you can configure the connection properties as a GoAnywhere Resource. With this resource, you only need to specify the connection once before being able to seamlessly reuse it in any of your workflows and cloud file transfers. A Cloud Connector definition contains the various actions required to communicate with cloud applications. For example: authentication logging file transfer file management and error handling. In GoAnywhere, these actions appear as elements located under the Cloud Connector in the GoAnywhere Project Designer. Elements can be incorporated into your workflows alongside other project tasks, and processes can even be automated between multiple web and cloud services at once. New GoAnywhere connectors can be downloaded without needing to update the software. No Connector? No problem! While GoAnywhere Marketplace contains a broad array of Cloud Connectors, you may also want to connect to a unique external service. Custom connectors are the answer! At Generic Systems Australia, we can design and develop Custom Connectors for you, using GoAnywhere’s Cloud Connector Designer. If you’d like to discuss how your organisation’s file transfers to external cloud providers can be made more efficient and secure, please feel 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 Managed File Transfer #MFT #managedfiletransfer #securefiletransfer #sft #cybersecurity #datatransfer Previous Next

< News Ad-Hoc Filesharing Services Add Risk 27 May 2025 Make no mistake - unintentional errors by employees and supply chain partners are a leading cause of data breaches. The uncontrolled use of ad-hoc file sharing services (e.g. WeTransfer, Dropbox, Google Workspace, Cerberus FTP Server, and ShareFile) significantly increases the risk of employees making mistakes and for those mistakes to go unnoticed. Here then are seven reasons why organisations should reconsider their use of ad-hoc cloud file sharing services. 1. They may not enforce automatic file encryption. A key means of preventing your data falling into the wrong hands is to ensure it’s always encrypted, both in transit, as well as when it’s being stored. A secure Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution can automatically encrypt your data. 2. Dubious key and certificate management. Beyond encryption of the file being transferred, some cloud applications leave files open to malicious intent by failing to maintain strong keys and certificates. 3. They may create compliance gaps. Not all cloud platforms meet regulatory requirements around file transfers, leaving your organisation liable for financial, legal, and reputational damages. 4. Limited data control. Unsupervised file sharing and collaboration can lead to files being sent to or accessed by unauthorised individuals. With many cloud-based solutions, once files are transferred, there’s no ongoing control over their use. A secure MFT provides ongoing safeguards with tight controls on who can access, edit, and transfer files, and for how long. 5. No workflow automation. MFT solutions such as GoAnywhere MFT simplify and automate file transfer processes, with multi-step workflows to execute repetitive, manual tasks. "Projects" can be easily created by dragging and dropping modules which define business processes to seamlessly transfer files, eliminating the need for complicated scripting or programming. For example: a Project can be created to retrieve encrypted data from a server, decrypt it, read file contents and submit them to a downstream internal application. The file can also be altered, added to, re-encrypted, and then sent to another external SFTP server. 6. Lack of centralised user management. Cloud file sharing solutions may not provide a comprehensive and easy to use dashboard for administrators to control access, authentication, and encryption of sensitive files. The more tools and applications that must be coordinated, the greater the risk of human or systems error. A robust MFT solution manages all types of file-send situations, including ad-hoc emails, large files, and batch files. 7. Threat detection and management. Protecting your organisation from viruses, malware, ransomware, Advanced Persistent Threats, and banned media types requires constant vigilance. Our Advanced Threat Protection can automatically block these threats and remove the element of human error from your risk profile. Local Expertise Available If you’d like to discuss removing the risk of ad-hoc file sharing applications from your organisation, please feel welcome to contact me . I’m always happy to have an obligation-free discussion, demonstrate the capabilities of the world’s most advanced MFT, and even offer you a zero-cost Proof of Concept. At Generic Systems Australia , we’re your local experts in secure Managed File Transfer. Previous Next

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< News Don’t Let Your Data Be Lost in Cyber Space 2 Sept 2025 In this digital age, our businesses depend on the seamless movement of files to operate efficiently. From financial reports and customer data to product designs and legal documents, files are the lifeblood of a modern organisation. However, despite sophisticated networks and cloud-based tools, files still vanish into cyberspace, leading to business disruption, unhappy customers and confused suppliers. The reasons files go missing are often quite mundane. Perhaps they were intercepted, having been sent via unsecured email. Perhaps their transfer failed silently and unknown, due to a network glitch. Maybe an employee uploaded the document to the wrong folder, or worse, to the wrong server. Legacy systems, manual processes, and ad hoc workarounds compound the problem. Without proper oversight, files can be lost, duplicated, corrupted, or exposed—leading to compliance violations, reputational damage, and costly delays. Avoid Data Danger, Will Robinson! This is where Managed File Transfer (MFT) technology steps in—not as a patchwork fix, but as a strategic upgrade. MFT provides a secure, automated framework for transferring files across internal systems, external partners, and cloud environments. It replaces risky methods like FTP, email attachments, and consumer-grade sharing apps with encrypted, policy-driven workflows. Security and Reliability MFT platforms use robust encryption protocols (like SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS) to protect data in transit. Authentication mechanisms ensure only authorised users can initiate or receive transfers. Files are tracked from origin to destination, with detailed logs and alerts for failures or anomalies. This means no more blind spots—every movement is visible, verifiable, and recoverable. Compliance and Control For industries bound by regulations (finance, healthcare, government), MFT offers built-in compliance features. Audit trails, role-based access, and data retention policies help meet demanding standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001. Administrators can monitor activity in real time, enforce file naming conventions, and prevent unauthorised access or data leakage. Automation and Integration Beyond security, MFT streamlines operations. It integrates with ERP systems, cloud storage, and APIs to automate recurring transfers—like nightly batch jobs or supplier updates. This reduces human error and frees up IT teams to focus on higher-value tasks. Some platforms even support conditional logic, retry mechanisms, and load balancing to ensure mission-critical transfers never fail silently. Scalability and Visibility As organisations grow, so does the complexity of their data flows. MFT scales effortlessly, handling thousands of transfers per day across geographies and departments. Dashboards provide a centralised view of all activity, making it easy to spot bottlenecks, troubleshoot issues, and optimise performance. In short, Managed File Transfer transforms chaotic, error-prone file sharing into a disciplined, auditable process. It’s not just a tool—it’s a safeguard against digital entropy. For organisations juggling sensitive data across borders and platforms, MFT ensures that files don’t just travel—they arrive, intact and accounted for. From “Lost in Space” to “Found, Locally” 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

< News Top MFT for 7th Straight Year 5 Mar 2026 It’s not just that customers have declared GoAnywhere MFT to be the #1 Managed File Transfer solution for 2026 on respected review website G2. It’s that customers have been consistently declaring GoAnywhere MFT the Leader for 7 years running! Independent experts agree. Info-Tech Research Group has rated GoAnywhere #1 MFT for four years running. If you’re an IT leader, architect, or security owner responsible for how your organisation moves sensitive data, I’m standing by to help you join the thousands of customers globally leveraging GoAnywhere’s class-leading capabilities, flexibility and overall value. My tech team are Australia’s and NZ’s most experienced GoAnywhere specialists. And they’re right here - your market, your time zone - ready to support you. They – and the many customers they’ve supported over decades – are why Generic Systems Australia is A/NZ’s Top Fortra MFT Partner. Previous Next

< News Automate Cyber Security to Help Manage the Staff Shortage 7 Oct 2025 Automating your cyber security is one key way organisations can deal with the worsening scarcity of skilled cyber security staff in Australia. ISACA’s  State of Cybersecurity 2025 report shows that cyber security teams in Australia remain stretched thin. More than half (54%) say they are understaffed. Even more (58%) say they have unfilled positions. Hiring headache Australian organisations say there is a continuing high demand for technical cyber security professionals, but that they struggle to hire and retain them. Around a third (36%) say it takes three to six months to hire for even entry-level roles, and the challenge worsens (48%) for non-entry-level roles. The problem is more acute in Australia than on average globally (39%). Under-funded, and under threat Australian organisations’ hiring challenges are exacerbated by lack of staff funding. Almost half of respondents to ISACA’s survey said they had received insufficient funding to address cyber security issues, and only 24% predicted they would receive any budget increase in the year ahead. Again, this compared unfavourably to the 41% of cyber security professionals globally who expected their organisation’s cyber security budgets to increase. Skill profile changing The qualifications being sought by employers are also evolving … though perhaps not in the way you might expect. “Organisational Fit” is now the most highly sought after attribute (66%), followed by usual factors such as “Prior Cybersecurity Experience” (62%). Also highly-valued are “Adaptability” (57%), “Communication” (60%), “Critical Thinking” (55%) and “Problem Solving” (44%). Worse to Come? 41% of the Australian organisations who responded to ISACA’s survey said their organisation had experienced more attacks than a year ago. While half believe an attack on their organisation is likely or very likely in the year ahead, only 35% feel confident in their team’s incident response capabilities. ISACA’s Oceania Ambassador, Jo Stewart-Rattray, said Australia couldn’t “hire its way out of a skill gap this deep”. “Fewer organisations are training non-security staff into cyber roles, even though most organisations acknowledge they are under-staffed (and) this approach is unsustainable,” she said. Automating to Augment Organisations struggling to recruit cyber security specialists should consider how automation can augment and relieve the load being carried by their existing cyber security specialists. Advanced Managed File Transfer solutions, such as GoAnywhere MFT , can centrally manage and secure file transfers organisation-wide. Recognised for its class-leading features, GoAnywhere frees up your cyber security specialists, working in the background to comprehensively mitigate the risks of storing and moving your data, both within and outside your organisation. Through its centralised control, encryption, and auditing capabilities, GoAnywhere replaces risky traditional approaches and improves productivity. Its versatility, security, ease of use, and budget-friendliness have made it a must-have solution for organisations committed to protecting their information assets. Expert Local Advice On Hand At Generic Systems Australia , we’re Australia’s and New Zealand’s experts on Managed File Transfer solutions. If you’d like a no-cost, no-obligation discussion about how we could help you augment your cyber security team’s efforts, please feel welcome to get in touch . Previous Next