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HelpSystems' "Bleeding Edge" Product Wins Enterprise Security Solution Category at Computing Security Excellence Awards

London, UK– December 17th, 2020 - HelpSystems today announced that it has won the Enterprise Security Solution award, at Computing’s prestigious annual Security Excellence Awards. Fortra is a leading global data security company providing an integrated data security suite that protects data, enforces controls, and manages data distribution securely. The awards celebrate the achievements of the IT...
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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 27, 2020. GlobalSCAPE...
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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, enables...
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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 solutions to customers...
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Fortra Adds New MFTaaS Solution and Enhances Secure File Collaboration

MINNEAPOLIS June 10, 2020 – Fortra today announced a new release of its award-winning secure managed file transfer (MFT) software GoAnywhere MFT. The new version includes a release of the Fortra SaaS solution, as well as more robust collaboration via secure email and forms. With the release of its new MFTaaS offering, GoAnywhere MFT can now be deployed as a SaaS solution. This is a significant way...
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Fortra Partners with StarLink to Provide GoAnywhere MFT in the Middle East

MINNEAPOLIS February 20, 2020 – Fortra announced today an enhanced partnership with Dubai-based StarLink to provide customers in the Middle East, Germany, Turkey, and Africa with GoAnywhere secure managed file transfer (MFT). As a global provider of security solutions for sensitive data, Fortra needed a partner with strong insight into these markets and a proven ability to help customers. “We are...
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CONMEBOL Uses FileCatalyst Direct to Administer Secure and Fast Media File Transfers

Ottawa, ON – FileCatalyst, an Emmy® award-winning pioneer in managed file transfers and a world-leading fast file transfer solution, has announced that CONMEBOL (The South American Football Confederation) have adopted FileCatalyst Direct’s technology to transfer their media content in a fast and reliable manner. The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL, Confederación Sudamericana de...
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Filecatalyst Direct Popular with Russian Production Company | Solaris Promo Production

Ottawa, ON – FileCatalyst, an Emmy® award-winning pioneer in managed file transfers and a world-leading fast file transfer solutions, has announced today that Solaris Promo Production, have utilized FileCatalyst’s solutions to facilitate and enhance their remote production workflow. Solaris Promo Production is famously tied to the popular Russian reality television show, Dom 2. In the show, the...
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Fortra Adds New EDIFACT and Global Support for MFT Solution

MINNEAPOLIS August 22, 2019 – As the fastest-growing MFT solution in the world, Fortra recognized an increasing need for worldwide compatibility. As a result, GoAnywhere is now EDIFACT compatible. GoAnywhere’s support for the global EDIFACT standard allows you to read and write EDIFACT files in GoAnywhere with trading partners all over the world. "EDIFACT (Electronic Data Interchange for...
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Fortra Release PeSIT Support for Secure File Transfers in Europe

MINNEAPOLIS May 23, 2019 – Fortra has enhanced its GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution with new PeSIT support for secure file transfers. As the software and services provider with the fastest-growing MFT solution in the world, Fortra recognized a growing need for PeSIT support from many European customers. Now in version 6.1, GoAnywhere gives leading organizations confidence to...
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GoAnywhere Ranks as #1 Managed File Transfer Solution in Report by Info-Tech Research Group

MINNEAPOLIS April 3, 2019 – In a new report released by Info-Tech Research Group, GoAnywhere, a Fortra solution for Managed File Transfer (MFT), received the highest scores from end users when considering product satisfaction and features along with vendor experience and capabilities. Info-Tech’s 2019 MFT Category Report provides a comprehensive evaluation of leading products to help buyers find...
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Ichthys Genomics Chooses FileCatalyst to Accelerate their File Transfer Speeds and Enhance Automation tasks

Ottawa, ON – FileCatalyst, an Emmy® award-winning pioneer in managed file transfers and a world leading accelerated file transfer solution, has announced that Ichthys Genomics has chosen to use FileCatalyst’s fast file transfer technology to accelerate and automate their file transfer workflows. Ichthys Genomics, a KST family company and subsidiary company of “Korea Science and Technology,”...
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GoAnywhere Named Market Leader in Managed File Transfer for Cyber Defense Magazine InfoSec Awards 2019

MINNEAPOLIS March 7, 2019 — Today GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer received the 2019 InfoSec Award for Managed File Transfer from Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), a leading information security publication. More than 3,000 companies were evaluated, with fewer than 200 chosen as winners. For the third year in a row, GoAnywhere, a Fortra solution, was selected as the top Managed File Transfer solution...
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Fortra Makes File Sharing Easier for GoAnywhere Users with Enhanced Security with a Fresh Look

MINNEAPOLIS January 14, 2019 — Fortra today announced the latest release of its industry-leading managed file transfer solution, GoAnywhere MFT. This version has unveiled a new look for GoAnywhere: a modernized web interface that simplifies how users interact with others and share files in an increasingly-secure file transfer environment. GoAnywhere MFT Gets a Fresh Look GoAnywhere’s new look isn...
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HelpSystems’ GoAnywhere Cloud Connectors for Salesforce, Dropbox, and More Are in High Demand for Secure Managed File Transfer

MINNEAPOLIS December 3, 2018 — Fortra announced today that its recently launched Cloud Connectors feature, an enhancement to its popular GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution, is gaining significant traction with customers. Cloud Connectors are out-of-the-box integrations that connect GoAnywhere with common business tools including Salesforce, SharePoint, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Box...
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FileCatalyst Expands Their Offerings to Pakistan with the Addition of A&A Systems to their Partner Portfolio

Ottawa, ON – FileCatalyst, an Emmy® award-winning pioneer in managed file transfers and a world leading accelerated file transfer solution, has announced a new channel partnership with A&A Systems. Founded in 1998, A&A Systems is headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan with service offerings that include consultancy, system design, supply, training, and post-sale support. Their focus includes satellite...
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NBC’s 4K HDR Olympics by the Numbers — and the Broadcast Tech Behind It

U.S. Prime-time coverage of the 2018 Olympic Winter Games kicks off tonight with NBC’s figure-skating and freestyle-skiing programming, but the games are well underway in PyeongChang, where a massive broadcast effort is taking place to bring the games to viewers on television, online and via mobile devices — with some U.S. viewers being treated to selected coverage in 4K and HDR. Here’s a look at...
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Fortra Improves Visibility of Transfer Activity in Latest GoAnywhere MFT Release

Minneapolis, MN, December 7, 2017 —Fortra has announced the newest version of its managed file transfer product, GoAnywhere MFT. This release introduces several enhancements to current features, including a Google map view that gives users visibility into their worldwide file transfer activity and a new database-driven way to manage keys and certificates. Fortra is dedicated to giving IT...
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FileCatalyst and Video Signal Bring File Transfer Acceleration to Italian Market

Ottawa, ON – FileCatalyst, an Emmy® award-winning pioneer in managed file transfers and a world leading accelerated file transfer solution, has announced today that they have developed a new partnership with Video Signal as a value-added reseller for Italy. Founded in 1994 by Alessandro Trezzi, Video Signal is a leader in distribution systems for video production, as well as video post-production...
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Need to send big files fast? Learn from NBC Olympics and FileCatalyst

When it comes to the Olympics, it’s all about size and speed – the need to send big files fast is crucial for broadcasters like NBC Olympics , the official American broadcaster for both the Summer and Winter Games. For the second time, NBC Olympics employed FileCatalyst to assist with their digital file delivery during the Games. The first time in Sochi, FileCatalyst successfully moved 3 TB per...