Automating User Creation & Maintenance in WS_FTP Server
Automating user creation and maintenance

Automating User Creation & Maintenance in WS_FTP Server

Not all interfaces are helpful, with WS_FTP Server you have the option of scripting user creation and modification ...

January, 2022 4 min read
What is the Difference Between FTP and Managed File Transfer?
the difference between FTP and MFT

What is the Difference Between FTP and Managed File Transfer?

There remains a large portion of organisations who remain on legacy and insecure FTP servers. For those that routinely ...

January, 2022 3 min read
What On Earth are ITAR Compliant File Transfers?
what are ITAR compliant file transfers

What On Earth are ITAR Compliant File Transfers?

ITAR requires that both defence materials and related technical data are handled by authorised parties and maintain a ...

January, 2022 3 min read
Automate the Merging of PDF Files with MOVEit Automation
automate the merging of PDF files with MOVEit automation

Automate the Merging of PDF Files with MOVEit Automation

How to use a custom PowerShell Script and MergePDF with MOVEit Automation to achieve file merging capabilities into ...

January, 2022 4 min read
How to Automate Even the Most Mundane of Tasks with iMacros
how to automate even the most mundane of tasks with imacros

How to Automate Even the Most Mundane of Tasks with iMacros

This blog looks at how iMacros can automate any web browser interaction, whether it be data extraction, data entry or ...

January, 2022 3 min read
How to Configure SAML Authentication - Using MOVEit and Azure AD
How to configure SAML

How to Configure SAML Authentication - Using MOVEit and Azure AD

Federated Identity Authentication via SAMLv2 is much easier to set up than you might think. In this blog we use MOVEit ...

January, 2022 6 min read
5 Incredible SharePoint File Sharing Shortcomings to Avoid
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5 Incredible SharePoint File Sharing Shortcomings to Avoid

Thinking of using Microsoft SharePoint as a file transfer solution? Think again! SharePoint has some serious ...

January, 2022 3 min read
Free version of WhatsUp Gold now available

Free version of WhatsUp Gold now available

You can now get a Free version of WhatsUp Gold. But is it any good, is it worth trying out and what is included in ...

January, 2022 2 min read
Five Things to Consider When Replacing an SFTP or FTP Server

Five Things to Consider When Replacing an SFTP or FTP Server

Replacing an old SFTP or FTP server can be difficult, especially when migrating user accounts and data. So what should ...

January, 2022 4 min read
How to Automate File Transfers with Azure using MOVEit
how to automate file transfers with Azure using MOVEit

How to Automate File Transfers with Azure using MOVEit

MOVEit Automation can be used to automatically upload and download files from Microsoft Azure blobs as part of an ...

January, 2022 2 min read
8 Things That You Didn't Know You Could Do With MOVEit

8 Things That You Didn't Know You Could Do With MOVEit

MOVEit Transfer and Automation are highly versatile managed file transfer solutions which can achieve far more than ...

January, 2022 4 min read
Comparing Progress WhatsUp Gold and SolarWinds
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Comparing Progress WhatsUp Gold and SolarWinds

This in-depth blog compares network monitoring heavy weights Progress WhatsUp Gold and SolarWinds to see who comes out ...

January, 2022 8 min read
6 Essential Things to Know about CIS Benchmarks

6 Essential Things to Know about CIS Benchmarks

Available for a variety of operating systems, applications and network devices, CIS benchmarks are guidelines on how to ...

January, 2022 2 min read
Transfer Files to and from SharePoint with MOVEit Automation
Transfer Files to and from SharePoint with MOVEit Automation

Transfer Files to and from SharePoint with MOVEit Automation

MOVEit Automation is now able to natively connect to SharePoint Online for automated and secure file transfers between ...

January, 2022 4 min read
Why it is Time to Ditch Connect Direct For a Modern MFT Platform
Why it is Time to Ditch Connect Direct For a Modern MFT Platform

Why it is Time to Ditch Connect Direct For a Modern MFT Platform

IBM Sterling and Connect:Direct can be replaced by a modern managed file transfer solution, which uses open protocols ...

January, 2022 3 min read
Automate File Transfers Like an Expert with PowerShell & Google Cloud
Automate File Transfers Like an Expert with PowerShell & Google Cloud

Automate File Transfers Like an Expert with PowerShell & Google Cloud

Moving files between your network and Google Cloud using scripting and automation? See this PowerShell script we've put ...

January, 2022 3 min read
What is the Difference Between Active and Passive FTP?
What is the Difference Between Active and Passive FTP?

What is the Difference Between Active and Passive FTP?

Active and Passive FTP modes behave very differently; and have different requirements for firewalls. What are the ...

January, 2022 2 min read
What is an AS2 File Transfer?

What is an AS2 File Transfer?

AS2 is a popular secure file transfer mechanism for sending files or messages between trading partners - supported by ...

January, 2022 3 min read
WeTransfer Sent Customer's Files to Incorrect Recipients
WeTransfer Sent Customer's Files to Incorrect Recipients

WeTransfer Sent Customer's Files to Incorrect Recipients

Cloud-based managed file transfer vendor WeTransfer has disclosed a security incident whereby files from some customers ...

January, 2022 2 min read
Renaming Files With Dynamic Parameters Using MOVEit Automation
Renaming Files With Dynamic Parameters Using MOVEit Automation

Renaming Files With Dynamic Parameters Using MOVEit Automation

MOVEit Automation automated MFT allows for dynamic values to be inserted into destination file names for further ...

January, 2022 4 min read
What is Explicit and Implicit FTPS?
What is Explicit and Implicit FTPS?

What is Explicit and Implicit FTPS?

Insecure FTP is not enough to ensure your data is transferred securely. We recommend FTPS - but what is the difference ...

January, 2022 2 min read
Five Alternatives to FTP - Secure File Transfers
Five Alternatives to FTP - Secure File Transfer

Five Alternatives to FTP - Secure File Transfers

FTP is insecure and could be putting your file transfers at risk. In this blog we look at five alternatives including, ...

January, 2022 3 min read
MOVEit Managed File Transfer With Certified MuleSoft Integration

MOVEit Managed File Transfer With Certified MuleSoft Integration

The popular Progress MOVEit managed file transfer now includes a Mulesoft AnyConnect Exchange for powerful & secure ...

December, 2021 2 min read
Three big things wrong with the Software Reviews Info-Tech MFT Data Quadrant

Three big things wrong with the Software Reviews Info-Tech MFT Data Quadrant

If you're using the Software Reviews Info-Tech MFT Data Quadrant, read this blog first. It’s written by experts with ...

December, 2021 5 min read
Super-Charge Automated Email Attachment Processing with MOVEit

Super-Charge Automated Email Attachment Processing with MOVEit

We cover a recent customer example, where we were able to assist with the automated collection and processing of email ...

December, 2021 2 min read
Repliweb Software Goes End of Life

Repliweb Software Goes End of Life

Repliweb managed file transfer won't be supported from January 31, 2022. Read up on your options, including choosing a ...

December, 2021 2 min read
Pro2col acquires IT security solutions provider ACS

Pro2col acquires IT security solutions provider ACS

Pro2col are excited to announce the completed acquisition of IT solutions company Advanced Cyber Solutions. Read the ...

December, 2021 1 min read
Microsoft announces SFTP support for Azure Blob Storage

Microsoft announces SFTP support for Azure Blob Storage

Pro2col, independent MFT experts take a closer look at Microsoft's latest announcement of SFTP support for Azure blob ...

November, 2021 2 min read
Christchurch Christmas Games Day

Christchurch Christmas Games Day

Pro2col are hosting a Christmas Games Day to raise funds for Save the Children. On 10th Dec 10am-6pm, sign up now, have ...

November, 2021 1 min read
Christmas Jumper Day 2021

Christmas Jumper Day 2021

Pro2col is inviting the Christchurch community to raise some much-needed cash and get into the festive spirit together.

November, 2021 2 min read
How to Create a PCI DSS 3.2.1 Compliant MFT Solution
How to Create a PCI DSS 3.2.1 Compliant MFT Solution

How to Create a PCI DSS 3.2.1 Compliant MFT Solution

As of May 2018, payment merchants and other credit card handling organisations will need to have implemented the latest ...

November, 2021 6 min read
Why Maintenance Tasks are so Important for MOVEit

Why Maintenance Tasks are so Important for MOVEit

Maintenance tasks keep MOVEit Automation and Transfer operating at optimal performance and as such should be monitored ...

November, 2021 4 min read
Achieving PCI-DSS with File Integrity Monitoring

Achieving PCI-DSS with File Integrity Monitoring

The importance and understanding of why FIM (File Integrity Monitoring) is a vital component for securing payment card ...

November, 2021 3 min read
How to Automate File Transfers and Ditch the Scripts

How to Automate File Transfers and Ditch the Scripts

File transfer solutions will often include an automation feature set which will allow you to collect files on either a ...

October, 2021 2 min read
Pro2col takes part in the Solent beach clean

Pro2col takes part in the Solent beach clean

Pro2col are proud to have taken part in the recent Solent beach clean. Clearing a total of 16kg over 300m, take a look ...

October, 2021 1 min read
Supply chain disaster: Do you need an MFT dev environment?

Supply chain disaster: Do you need an MFT dev environment?

Think twice before testing in production. This article explains when you need an MFT dev environment and details of six ...

October, 2021 4 min read
Managed File Transfer software comparison

Managed File Transfer software comparison

Our Enterprise MFT Software Comparison helps you to find the best Managed File Transfer (MFT) Software, Workflow ...

October, 2021 1 min read
5 Reasons to Consider Managed File Transfer in the Cloud

5 Reasons to Consider Managed File Transfer in the Cloud

Today, cloud adoption has become almost ubiquitous in its application in businesses. As cloud solution providers have ...

October, 2021 3 min read
Sending messages to a Microsoft Teams channel from MOVEit Automation

Sending messages to a Microsoft Teams channel from MOVEit Automation

MOVEit expert Richard Auger provides step-by-step instructions for sending messages to Microsoft Teams from MOVEit ...

October, 2021 3 min read
Pro2Col pair celebrating MOVEit vendor reward

Pro2Col pair celebrating MOVEit vendor reward

Pro2Col duo Ben and Richard honoured for their achievements and commitment to Progress MOVEit customers.

October, 2021 1 min read