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 Yet many organisations continue to rely on outdated manual processes which are fragile, opaque, and prone to failure.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

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< News Black 'Fileday' 29 Nov 2023 Australian shoppers were tipped to spend $6.36B across the Black Friday weekend, according to the Australian Retailers Association.The surge in sales has in turn created a tsunami of data transfers, as businesses share orders, files and information with their supply chains.For some businesses, it will be a stressful period. But others - those who entrust their file transfers to GoAnywhere MFT - will surf the data tsunami with ease, as GoAnywhere conveys all their valuable files reliably and securely.(And of course, our local technical team at Generic Systems Australia will always be on hand to share our unparalleled MFT expertise with our customers.) Previous Next

< News Experts Again Declare GoAnywhere “Top MFT” 23 Apr 2024 Respected independent tech analysts Info-Tech have compared Managed File Transfer solutions and once again declared GoAnywhere MFT to be the best. Their latest finding is consistent with their 2022 analysis of the most popular MFT software solutions and vendors. Taking into account vendor experience and capabilities, product features and customer satisfaction, they found then – as now – that GoAnywhere MFT was the 2024 Data Quadrant Gold Medallist. Info-Tech’s data was sourced from real end users, meticulously verified for veracity, and exhaustively analysed. Each product was compared and contrasted with all other products in the category to create a holistic, unbiased view of the product landscape. 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” Market Leader – for a reason GoAnywhere MFT's combination of versatility, security, ease of use, and budget-friendliness has propelled it to the top of the MFT market, as recognised by Info-Tech. For businesses on the quest for a comprehensive and reliable file transfer solution, GoAnywhere MFT is the smart and strategic choice. Grab Your Free Copy of the Independent Report To read more about why experts and customers alike consider GoAnywhere MFT to be the leading Managed File Transfer solution, let us know your email address via this link , and we’ll happily send you a complimentary copy Info-Tech’s report. Experience GoAnywhere MFT for yourself Generic Systems Australia is the Asia-Pacific region’s leading provider of secure MFT solutions. If you’d like to explore how your organisations’ efficiency and bottom line could be boosted through MFT technology, please get in touch with our Business Manager, Bradley Copson , for an obligation-free discussion. At Generic Systems Australia, we’re your local experts in managed file transfer. Previous Next

< News Secure Your Email with these 6 Steps 16 Apr 2024 Secure Your Email in 6 Steps Email continues to be the world’s most frequently-used tool for collaboration. In fact, research group Radicati predict 376 billion emails will be sent by 4.5 billion users by the end of next year. Email’s enduring popularity makes it a prime target for cyber criminals. Phishing attacks, spam, and viruses, as well as compromised business emails being used as a gateway to other forms of data loss, can turn email from a collaboration tool into a weapon used against you. Balancing risk vs restraint With so much at stake, IT teams need to carefully balance the minimisation of email risks against the potential for placing draconian restraints on their organisation’s ability to efficiently conduct business. Secure Email Gateways –– such as the Clearswift Secure Email Gateway –– help organisations achieve the right balance for them, enforcing protective email policies without overburdening IT departments, email administrators and messaging teams. Handle with Care Email attachments continue to be a particular risk, and so, managing their transmission warrants particular care. A secure alternative to emailing files, such as the Secure Mail module in GoAnywhere MFT, enables employees to easily send files to other individuals via a secure link with a specific expiry date. Because it is much more secure than traditional email, Secure Mail doesn’t limit the size or types of files being transmitted –– a drawback of many email clients such as Outlook and Gmail. 6 Steps to Secure Email From our many years of helping organisations protect their valuable data, we recommend IT teams define robust email security policies and determine what’s required from their email security defence, by following these six easy steps: 1. Define which data needs to be protected 2. Be clear about the dangers 3. Establish a robust and sustainable email security policy 4. Close the zero-day window 5. Encrypt sensitive data 6. Monitor behaviour and performance --- If you’d like to discuss how your organisation’s email can be made more secure –– without impeding your team’s efficiency ––p lease feel free to contact me , Bradley Copson (mail to: bradley@gensys.com.au ). I’m always happy to have an obligation-free discussion, explain how we can transition you from your existing approaches hassle-free, and offer you a zero-cost Proof of Concept. Generic Systems Australia Your Local Experts in Secure Managed File Transfer #MFT #managedfiletransfer #securefiletransfer #sft #cybersecurity #datatransfer Previous Next

< News MFT Lends Small IT Teams a Big Hand! 29 Sept 2025 Small and medium-sized organisations face the same escalating cyber threats as large corporations. However, they need to deal with those threats with much smaller IT teams and resources. Installing a Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution can help lift a heavy load from your stretched IT team, freeing them up to focus on other business needs. Your Davids vs The Cyber Goliaths Hackers are increasingly forming large, decentralised syndicates to attack and exploit vulnerabilities worldwide. This enables them to attempt phishing, malware deployment and credential theft across a vast number of organisations simultaneously. What makes these syndicates especially dangerous is their resilience: even if parts of their network are shut out, others remain active to reconfigure and attempt a different attack. By further leveraging automation and remote access tools, hackers can scale their operations with minimal effort, making their networks a formidable threat to organisations of all sizes. Small IT teams need powerful IT allies. And one such ally is an MFT solution, such as GoAnywhere MFT." MFT in a nutshell Managed File Transfer is a secure, automated solution for exchanging data—internally and externally—across systems, employees and partners. Unlike traditional file transfer methods (like FTP or email attachments), MFT offers encryption, access controls, audit trails, and automation, all within a centralised platform. MFT offers both effectiveness and efficiency boosts to small IT teams. Tough Encryption MFT encrypts files both in transit and at rest, reducing the risk of interception and unauthorised access. Sensitive data—financial records, customer information, intellectual property—remains protected even when transferred across public networks. Automate Repetitive Tasks With limited manpower, automation is key. MFT enables IT teams to schedule and monitor file transfers without manual intervention. This reduces human error and frees up time for strategic tasks like threat monitoring and system updates. Access & Authentication MFT offers granular user permissions and multi-factor authentication, ensuring only authorised personnel can access or send files. This minimises insider threats and accidental data exposure. Audit Trails & Compliance MFT logs every file transfer, creating a detailed audit trail that supports compliance with regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001. For small teams, this built-in reporting saves hours of manual tracking and simplifies audits. Centralised Management Instead of juggling multiple file-sharing tools, MFT consolidates transfers into a single dashboard. This streamlines oversight, reduces shadow IT activity, and makes it easier to spot anomalies or unauthorised activity. Scalable Security Support MFT doesn’t just protect data—it empowers small IT teams to enforce enterprise-grade security without needing enterprise-sized resources. By automating secure transfers, reducing manual errors, and centralising control, MFT acts as a force multiplier for your IT Team’s cybersecurity efforts. And for small IT teams, it’s not just a tool—it’s a strategic upgrade to their cyber resilience. Local Help on Hand 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

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< News Companies ignoring hack warnings 4 Oct 2024 Almost half of the businesses warned by Australia’s top cyber security agency of impending hacks didn’t bother to return the phone call. In an alarming disclosure to The Australian Financial Review, the new director-general of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), Abigail Bradshaw, said that the agency had contacted organisations 620 times in the last 12 months to tell them it had information “that suggests that you might have a problem”. But of those calls, 280 were never returned. Bradshaw said the agency shared such information because it had been shown to help companies to achieve positive outcomes in the face of escalating threats while enabling The ASD to detect more incidents. Sharing Encouraged The ASD’s alerts are part of a broader government plan to encourage more information sharing. New rules recently announced will permit businesses to share private details with government agencies without concern it will be used against them in future damages claims. That being said, regulators are still tightening the screws on directors and executives to take responsibility for cyber security prevention and recovery. The new laws won’t provide “immunity” for those who fail to prepare in the months or years leading up to a hack. Hacking: this century’s “H-Bomb” Not only is cybercrime financially lucrative for ransomware gangs, but digital attacks are becoming a critical component of geopolitical conflict, Bradshaw said. “The line between state-based actors and criminal actors is becoming finer,” she said. Cybercrime and conflict are set to escalate as quantum computing coupled with artificial intelligence supercharges hacking efforts. The US’s Pentagon described that emerging combination as “the 21st century’s equivalent of the nuclear bomb”. The Australian Financial Review warned that “if you get caught out by a cyberattack which causes broader harm, directors will not be able to talk their way out of trouble by saying they thought their techies had it covered”. Acting on ASD Alerts To mitigate hefty fines and sanctions, directors and executives need to prioritise their time and attention on cyber safety. A Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution such as GoAnywhere MFT can encrypt data at rest and in transit, complying with the highest data security standards. It manages inbound and outbound file transfers across an organisation, using industry-standard file transfer protocols and encryption to protect data in transit and at rest. Advanced Threat Protection and Adaptive Loss Prevention add a further layer of defence. SFT Threat Protection enables safe collaboration with external parties, preventing malware from entering an organisation, and reducing the risk of employees losing or mishandling sensitive data. Local Experts On Hand Generic Systems Australia are local experts in helping companies deploy Managed File Transfer and Advanced Threat Protection. We’ve assisted hundreds of organisations across Australia and New Zealand to secure their data and keep cybercriminals at bay. If you’d like to discuss how we can help you, please feel welcome to contact me, Bradley Copson. 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. Previous Next

< News Free Cyber Health Check from Australian Signals Directorate 16 Oct 2025 Australia’s leading government agency combatting cybercrime, the Australian Signals Directorate, has launched a free tool to help small businesses, not-for-profits and individuals assess their basic cyber security. The tool takes just five minutes to complete, its assessments are anonymous, and it provides good advice on how to protect yourself and your organisation from cyber criminals. At Generic Systems Australia we have decades of experience helping local organisations combat keep cyber thieves at bay through deployment of the world’s best Managed File Transfer solution, GoAnywhere MFT . If you’d like a no-obligation discussion about how we could help you – or a health check on your existing GoAnywhere deployment - please feel welcome to get in touch with me. Previous Next

< News Info Stealer Supply Chain Exposed 23 Oct 2025 The Australian Signals Directorate has demonstrated how Information Stealer malware is simplifying data theft for even “entry level” cybercriminals. This malicious software is designed to infect a device, collect as much valuable data as possible, and deliver it directly to cybercriminals. It’s commonly distributed through SMS or email phishing, online advertisements containing malicious links and downloads containing hidden malicious code. The malware extracts data such as usernames and passwords, credit card details, cryptocurrency wallets, local files and browser data including cookies, user history and autofill details. Malware-as-a-Service providers offer info stealers to entry-level cybercriminals, enabling them to easily collect stolen data which can be used down the cybercrime supply chain to extort organisations and individuals. At Generic Systems Australia, we have many years of experience helping organisations thwart cyber criminals through cutting-edge Managed File Transfer solutions and secure email gateways. Get in touch if you’d like an obligation-free discussion about how we could potentially help your organisation. Previous Next