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Pro2col's experts discuss all things file transferSolarwinds Serv-U MFT Server review
We review Solarwinds Serv-U MFT Server and aks teh question is it actually MFT and should it be seen as a leader in the market?
Gartner on government digital transformation
Pro2col’s Ailsa Gibbs offers pragmatic solutions to Gartner’s advice to government on digital transformation. This article covers crisis recovery, data standardisation and governance.
Hybrid Managed File Transfer: Its Strategic Importance in a Hybrid Enterprise
Pro2col finally saw the anticipated increase in demand for hybrid managed file transfer (MFT) infrastructure in 2020. Will 2021 be its coming of age?
Local Authorities Secure Forms Use Case
We examine how local authorities can use secure online forms to protect data, and automate manual processes.
Little John’s House Donation
Throughout the Christmas season Pro2col have been collecting donations of items which are desperately needed by Little John’s House, a charity based in Romania providing care for children and young adults with special needs.
Team Willow
On a very windy and rainy Sunday in October Pro2col MD James ran the virtual London Marathon for the Willow Foundation, raising a brilliant £1,893.
Office Move
We are delighted to share with our network that we have recently moved to our brand-new office space in Christchurch to accommodate our continued growth.
Food Bank
Throughout October the Pro2col team and neighbouring businesses collected supplies for the food banks St Joseph’s Church in Christchurch and Immanuel Church in Southbourne.
The Dorset Hillfort Ultra Challenge
Jasmina Chehlarova alongside Pro2col colleagues, Daisy Shaw, Benjamin Smith and Helen Gilbert, are tackling the Dorset Hillfort Ultra Challenge this Sunday (1st Nov) as Team Nadia.
The four most common workflow automation use cases
This year alone we’ve helped countless businesses tackle their workflow automation use cases – sourcing the right solution and building workflows. In this blog we’ve summarised four of the most common examples we’ve delivered recently.
What would a better COVID test system setup look like?
Our experts explain how the UK government could have avoided the mistake that led to unreported coronavirus cases.
3 Powerful Examples of MFT and DLP Paired in Action
By combining DLP and MFT, you can extend security, whilst minimising disruption to business processes and workflows.
$40,000 of free training
To support businesses through COVID-19, we embarked upon a plan to give away our Certified File Transfer Professional (CFTP) training programme, completely free of charge.
MFT and COVID-19
Find out why Managed File Transfer (MFT) is a powerful business enabler, as businesses adapt to the new normal of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Certified File Transfer Professional: Getting Started
IT departments across the world have closed their offices and turned out the lights. Busy support desks are now dispersed across sofas and kitchen counter tops, and the board room has been replaced with the home study.
Managed File Transfer software comparison
Start your Managed File Transfer software comparison. Answer a series of questions about your business requirements. We’ll compare how the different solutions meet your needs and make a free recommendation.
Backing up Cisco Unified Communications Manager through SFTP
Here we explain the process of backing up your Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) using an SFTP server. This can be applied to any SFTP server.
FTPS vs SFTP?
Use this post to determine the difference between SFTP vs FTPS. It explains the technology behind each protocol, and the strengths and limitations. It includes a list of the nine key differences between SFTP vs FTPS.
Tuckton does #ChristmasJumperDay
Pro2col upped the Christmas Jumper Day action and raised over £1600! Here’s a round up of all the activties to raise money for Save the Children.
How do I monitor my Managed File Transfer system?
Here we describe the various ways that it may be possible for a monitoring system to interact with a Manage File Transfer system in order to check for system health or failures.
Open PGP keys under attack: Does this affect your MFT solution?
PGP has been at the centre of hacking fears. This guest blog post from Coviant Software’s Greg Hoffer will alleviate any concerns relating to your MFT solution.
Criteria to consider when choosing the right Managed File Transfer product
Selecting the right MFT solution can be hard. It’s really important to understand the product and vendor as well as comparing the features.
Researching Managed File Transfer? Download our independent Buyer’s Guide
We created this completely independent Managed File Transfer Buyer’s Guide to help you confidently select the right solution for your business requirements.
MFT utility case study: Water Plus
This case study describes how Pro2col delivered a smooth launch and cut costs for a utility start-up. It is an MFT utility use case.
Gartner Managed File Transfer Magic Quadrant – Ten years old today!
It’s been ten years since the release of the Gartner Managed File Transfer Magic Quadrant. So what would a Gartner MFT Magic Quadrant look like today?
Large file transfer: How do you move over a terabyte of data across the world quickly and securely?
This is a server-to-server MFT large file transfer use case for transferring whole company data sets measuring terabytes during a business acquisition.
Case study: Genomics England
Taking Managed File Transfer (MFT) to another level to secure genome data for vital research.
Genomics England needed to speed up their complex approval system, enabling researchers to carry out ground breaking medical research within strict security protocols. Pro2col designed a bespoke MFT solution with secure online forms and automation.