Resources
Guide

The Role MFT Plays in Vendor Management

Anytime you're working with vendors and other third parties, you open the door to potential threats to the security of the information you exchange, even when working with an established relationship. Take a few minutes to learn more about securing your critical and valuable customer information and other data with a robust managed file transfer (MFT) solution. Discover how...
Managed File Transfer
Guide

No Such Thing as Free File Transfer: Maximizing ROI with a Managed File Transfer Solution

There are endless ways to move a file, such as free FTP tools, file sharing apps, or email attachments. These basic solutions are tempting due to being seemingly inexpensive, but they come with risks. Research shows that most “free” file transfers actually cost your organization money. So how do you choose the file transfer solution that will provide the best ROI? The right...
Managed File Transfer
Guide

Managed File Transfer for Healthcare

With healthcare providers having to secure connected medical devices and patient data at a rapid rate, the data risks and vulnerabilities plaguing healthcare are only going to keep growing. To protect sensitive electronic protected health information (ePHI) and electronic health records (EHR) from outside attacks, the healthcare industry needs better security processes,...
Managed File Transfer
Guide

Businesses Need Managed File Transfer: Here’s Why and How it Works

As more and more organizations seek a file transfer solution to meet their data transfer and encryption needs, several questions arise: What exactly is managed file transfer (MFT)? MFT encompasses all aspects of inbound and outbound file transfers while using industry-standard network protocols and encryption. What does “managed’ in managed file transfer mean? It refers to...
Managed File Transfer
Guide

Info-Tech Managed File Transfer Emotional Footprint Report

Looking to compare a variety of managed file transfer software options? Info-Tech did the work for you and evaluated how users feel about nearly 40 popular MFT products in this 2019 Emotional Footprint report. GoAnywhere was included among the options alongside IBM MFT, Citrix ShareFile, and Ipswitch MOVEit. Discover how top MFT software options stack up across 25 categories...
Managed File Transfer
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Info-Tech Managed File Transfer Category Report & Buyer's Guide

What do real end-users say about their managed file transfer (MFT) software vendors? To provide a holistic review of the file transfer landscape, Info-Tech Research Group evaluated the most popular managed file transfer software and vendors in the MFT market. This detailed analysis includes: Managed file transfer software comparison and review of top vendors including head...
Managed File Transfer
Guide

HIPAA Data Security Best Practices

Working in partnership with HealthIT Security, Fortra compiled and curated this informative white paper on the top technical, administrative, and policy expectations stemming from HIPAA. Gain a strong understanding of the types of privacy and security measures that the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and Office for Civil Rights (OCR) will be looking for so your...
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Managed File Transfer
Guide

How Do Managed File Transfer (MFT) Vendors Stack Up to Each Other?

Get a holistic view of the managed file transfer (MFT) landscape with G2’s MFT Grid Report. Download G2’s MFT Grid Report for an in-depth analysis of vendors in the MFT market space, covering: Satisfaction Ratings of the top MFT vendors based on user reviews of sellers’ ability to satisfy their needs. See how vendors like GoAnywhere MFT, Cleo, MOVEit and 9 more compare. ...
Managed File Transfer
Guide

Cybersecurity Myths Debunked

Like many of Greek mythology's greatest heroes, the IT and cybersecurity professionals of today spend years preparing for an attack or test from an unknown creature. Will it be the Hydra-like multifaceted DDoS attack, or the sweet siren song of phishing upon your unfortunate colleagues? Discover what six IT and cybersecurity experts from across the globe have to say about...
Managed File Transfer
Guide

Buyer's Guide: Secure Managed File Transfer

We know finding the right file transfer solution for your organization isn’t an easy process. There are dozens of details to consider, from industry and compliance concerns to critical cybersecurity needs, and they can make choosing a vendor complex. In this ultimate buyer’s guide, you’ll find the information you need to successfully evaluate different managed file transfer...
Managed File Transfer
Guide

GoAnywhere MFT Financial Benefits Study

Many organizations don't have a secure and efficient way to handle data transfers - but is the investment worth the payoff when it comes to managed file software? A study conducted by research firm Goode Intelligence set out to find the answer. This Financial Benefit Study from Goode Intelligence looks at the financial and non-financial benefits of using GoAnywhere Managed...
Managed File Transfer
Press Release

GoAnywhere Director was upgraded and renamed to GoAnywhere MFT.

In July of 2015, GoAnywhere Director was upgraded and renamed to GoAnywhere MFT, which is the next evolution in Managed File Transfer technology. GoAnywhere MFT merges workflow automation capabilities (adapted from GoAnywhere Director) with secure FTP server and collaboration features (adapted from GoAnywhere Services). This provides customers with a unified browser-based...
Press Release

Taking Steps to Proactively Address Supply Chain Security Risks

MINNEAPOLIS – June 29, 2022 – In The Logistics Point, Chris Spargen looks at how secure managed file transfer can help organizations combat data loss security risks in the supply chain. Excerpt: “For cybercriminals, supply chains represent a highly tempting target. These highly connected systems often involve the control of millions of pounds worth of payments and shipped...
Press Release

GoAnywhere Recognized as 2022 Top Performer in Managed File Transfer by SourceForce

MINNEAPOLIS – May 18, 2022 – Fortra today announced that its managed file transfer (MFT) solution GoAnywhere has been awarded a Spring 2022 Top Performer Award by SourceForge. The award recognizes exceptional companies and products with a significant number of favorable user reviews on the SourceForge website. “We’re delighted to see customers continue to validate GoAnywhere...
Press Release

GoAnywhere One of Two Gold Medal Winners for Fortra in the 2022 SoftwareReviews Managed File Transfer Data Quadrant Report

MINNEAPOLIS — April 13, 2022 — Fortra today announced that managed file transfer (MFT) solutions from GoAnywhere and Globalscape have been recognized as gold medalists in the 2022 Managed File Transfer – Enterprise Data Quadrant report from SoftwareReviews, a division of IT research and consulting firm Info-Tech Research Group. GoAnywhere MFT retained its spot as the market...
Press Release

GoAnywhere Earns Spot on G2's 2022 Best Software Awards for IT Infrastructure Products

MINNEAPOLIS (February 14, 2022) - Fortra today announced that its GoAnywhere MFT software has been named to G2’s 2022 Best Software Awards, placing on the Best IT Infrastructure Products list. G2’s annual Best Software List ranks the world’s best software companies and products based on authentic, timely reviews from real users. GoAnywhere earned this honor thanks in part to...
Press Release

Fortra Acquires Enterprise Data Loss Prevention Leader Digital Guardian

    Digital Guardian strengthens Fortra’ data security portfolio with SaaS and managed service-enabled endpoint, network, and cloud data loss prevention. MINNEAPOLIS, October 27, 2021—Fortra announced today the acquisition of Digital Guardian, the industry’s only SaaS provider of data loss prevention (DLP) solutions for large and mid-sized...
Press Release

Fortra Completes Tender Offer to Acquire GlobalSCAPE to Grow Data Security Portfolio

MINNEAPOLIS, MN August 28, 2020 – Fortra today announced the successful completion of its cash tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of managed file transfer solutions provider GlobalSCAPE, Inc. (NYSE American: GSB) at a purchase price of $9.50 per share in cash. Fortra’ tender offer expired at one minute after 11:59 p.m. New York City time, on August...
Press Release

ECS International BV Signs Partnership with Fortra for GoAnywhere MFT Product Suite

Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) August 19, 2020 – ECS International BV (ECS), a trusted advisor for data communication, integration, and transformation, today announced an enhanced partnership with Fortra to provide its GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution to customers in EMEA. GoAnywhere, recognised for its powerful file transfer and integration solutions...
Press Release

GlobalSCAPE and Fortra Sign Merger Agreement

SAN ANTONIO, TX June 20, 2020 – GlobalSCAPE, Inc. (NYSE American: GSB) and Fortra, LLC today jointly announced they have signed a definitive merger agreement under which Fortra will acquire all outstanding shares of GlobalSCAPE for $9.50 per share in cash. The combined company would focus on providing the most comprehensive collection of trusted security and automation...