What is managed file transfer (MFT)? This presentation provides an overview of Managed File Transfer and looks at which industries require MFT solutions. Also presented are popular MFT features for managing file transfer efficiently, including acceleration, reliability, security, tracking, remote administration and more, as well as the returns of investing in an organizational MFT solution.

1. What Is Managed File Transfer?

2. Overview
• What is Managed File Transfer (MFT)?
• Industries Using MFT
• MFT Solution Features
• Returns of MFT
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3. What is Managed File Transfer (MFT)?
• Wikipedia defines managed file transfer (MFT) as “software
solutions that secure the transfer of data from one computer
to another through a network (e.g. The Internet) . MFT
solutions are often built using the FTP network protocol.
However, the term specifically describes solutions that
remedy the disadvantages of FTP.
• In simpler terms, MFT helps businesses that rely on the
reliable transfer of files among internal or external parties.
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4. Industries Using MFT
Media & Entertainment Oil & Gas/Natural Resources
Financial Services
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Military and Government
Healthcare
Enterprise IT
& Others

5. MFT Solution Features
Managed file transfer solutions can come with a host of features
to ensure your file transfers are managed efficiently, including
the following:
– Acceleration: Speed up the data transfer rates with acceleration
technology by deploying an MFT solution integrated with accelerated
file transfer
– Security: Protect your files from data leaks during transfers with
industry standard encryption that meets compliance in your industry
– Reliability: Choose an MFT solution which ensures the delivery every
file sent by recovering from connection losses and communicating
about dropped packets
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6. MFT Solution Features (continued)
– Notifications: MFT solutions with notification options allow
administrators to easily keep track of the system’s health with preconfigured alerts if a server goes offline, a transfer fails, etc.
– Remote Administration: An MFT solution with web applets can ensure
administrative access to your deployment from virtually any
browser, anywhere in the world.
– Reporting and Auditing: MFT solutions which generate transactional
data reports allow the administrator to view access to the system.
– Guaranteed Delivery: When deadlines are tight, administrators can
set guaranteed times for full file delivery, ensuring assets are in place
when needed. Furthermore, special “ASAP” settings exist for
emergency transfers, to deliver a file as quickly as possible using
maximum resources.
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7. Returns of MFT
• Organizations of all sizes and from all parts of the world are
seeing higher performance as well as return on investment by
switching to FileCatalyst to manage their file transfer
• MFT solutions help to eliminate the issues of lost of forgotten
files interrupting workflows, increasing organizational
productivity
• MFT solutions also protect against the high costs of data
leakage, which on average cost an organization $5,400,000
USD (Ponemon Institute, 2012)
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8. About FileCatalyst
FileCatalyst technology is developed by Unlimi-Tech Software Inc., a world
leader in file transfer solutions. Founded in 2000, the company has more than
1000 clients with a user base of over 1 million. FileCatalyst provides softwarebased solutions designed to accelerate and optimize file transfers across
global networks. Being immune to packet loss and latency, FileCatalyst can
send files much faster than methods such as FTP, HTTP or CIFS, while adding
security and reliability.
To learn more visit www.filecatalyst.com
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