Why Managed File Transfer Technology Is a Must-Have in Any Data Migration Strategy

With a drastic expansion of data distribution expected, an agile file data environment is a must. See why this whitepaper recommends Managed File Transfer as the best way forward.

When Progress decided to deliver new data-backed proof points for IT decision-makers about their data environments and secure file transfer solutions, the company turned to TechTarget’s Enterprise Strategy Group. Using a mix of research reports and surveys, the Enterprise Strategy Group developed a whitepaper that highlights the importance of fast and secure data and file movement and how the right tech reduces the risks associated with data movement through broader visibility and security.

One of the key findings in the research by TechTarget’s Enterprise Strategy Group is that 87% of surveyed IT decision-makers believe that their application and data environments will become distributed across even more locations over the next two years.

This statistic contributed to the foundation of the research study and was a driver in presenting how the right tech can help your digital operations scale and become better distributed. This forward-looking research titled “Simplify and Secure File Data Movement with Managed File Transfer” recommends that organizations need to establish and maintain a file data environment that is highly agile and flexible.

In a world comprised of an array of technologies used to transfer files over a network, there are key distinctions to be aware of, and in this whitepaper, it was determined that traditional File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is not robust, secure or automated enough to support today’s cloud-enabled business environment.

Key findings from the whitepaper include:

• Today’s top file data-related challenges
• Current use cases for transferring files and data movement
• Insights into how Managed File Transfer (MFT) software facilitates the secure, efficient and organized transfer of files within a specific organization and across organizations and locations

The research reaffirms that FTP is outdated and that organizations need an alternative to FTP. The final analysis is that organizations need a comprehensive, end-to-end MFT solution with built-in security capabilities, scalability features, audit logs and user-permission controls. “Simplify and Secure File Data Movement with Managed File Transfer” establishes a solid case that a strong MFT software solution is essential to enhance file security, maintain compliance and automate the movement of file data.

As observed by the authors of the whitepaper, Progress and its MFT software facilitates file data movement across data centers, organizations and the cloud. The solution, Progress MOVEit, helps organizations adhere to cybersecurity compliance standards, such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, GDPR and SOC 2.

“Progress is constantly assessing and consistently upgrading its cloud environment so the latest security and other advancements are in place for its MOVEit customers. Implementing this solution doesn’t require programming knowledge or in-depth integration skills that many other third-party file-transfer products need. MOVEit also comes with a simple interface and a number of built-in scripts for common operations (zipping and unzipping files, encrypting and decrypting files, etc.)”

— “Simplify and Secure File Data Movement with Managed File Transfer”

The findings conclude with the recommendation that every organization should leverage managed file transfer technology to reduce the risk and cost of data movement while preserving the data and, ultimately, the optimization of business operations.

For more insights and conclusions from the whitepaper “Enterprise Strategy Group White Paper, Simplify and Secure File Data Movement with Managed File Transfer,” March 2024, you can download it here for free.

To find additional information on Progress MOVEit or request a free trial, visit the MOVEit website.