Transforming Data Transfer in Your Industry

Secure file transfer is essential in industries such as healthcare and finance as both handle highly sensitive data. In healthcare, this includes patient records, test results and medical imaging. In finance, it covers financial transactions, client account details and payroll information. In both sectors, compliance with strict regulations such as HIPAA, PCI DSS and GDPR makes secure, auditable and encrypted file transfer a critical requirement.

But the need for secure, compliant data transfer extends across all sectors. For example, government organisations, retailers, transport and logistics, or utilities, all manage critical data that must be protected against cyber threats, human error, and compliance risks. In short, every industry has a responsibility to safeguard the information it moves.

The best solution depends on your specific requirements, which may relate to your industry or your use case. Start by considering the type and volume of data you handle, the regulatory environment you operate in, and the level of automation or visibility you need.

For example, a hospital may need strong encryption and auditing to comply with HIPAA, while a logistics company may prioritise automation and reliability for time-sensitive transfers.

If you’re unsure where to start, explore our File Transfer Tools Guide, take our Comparison Quiz to find the best-fit solution, or speak to our experts through our Consultancy Services for tailored advice.

A good enterprise file transfer or Managed File Transfer platform should offer scalability, compliance support and integration with your existing systems, giving you confidence that it will meet both current and future needs.

Yes. Modern SFT and MFT solutions are designed to integrate with a wide range of enterprise business applications. This includes ERPs, CRMs, HR systems, collaboration tools and cloud storage or web services such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, Salesforce and SharePoint.

For example, GoAnywhere MFT offers Cloud Connectors for many common systems and services, including:

• Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365 (CRM)

• SharePoint Online and On-Premise, Azure Data Lake Storage, OneDrive

• Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, Google Cloud Storage

• Jenkins, Atlassian Jira, Zendesk, Trello

Other platforms available via Pro2col include:

• Globalscape EFT, which supports cloud-hosted MFT in Azure with compliance certifications

• GoAnywhere, FileCloud, MOVEit, Quatrix, Diplomat MFT, Titan MFT

Seamless integration ensures data transfers move automatically between business critical systems without manual intervention, reducing errors and saving time. It also improves visibility and ensures consistent compliance across the organisation.

Managed File Transfer can benefit almost any industry that needs to move data securely, reliably, and in compliance with regulations. Whether you’re handling sensitive customer information, large media files, or confidential business documents, MFT gives you the control, visibility, and automation to transfer data with confidence.

Some of the sectors making the most of MFT include:

• Banking & Finance – Protecting financial records, reports, and payment data while meeting strict compliance requirements such as PCI-DSS.

• Healthcare – Securing patient records, lab results, and insurance information in line with HIPAA and GDPR.

• Government & Public Sector – Exchanging confidential documents and citizen data with full audit trails.

• Retail & eCommerce – Transferring customer orders, inventory updates, and supplier information.

• Logistics & Transport – Moving shipment data, tracking files, and operational reports securely.

If you want to understand why organisations adopt MFT and what a good solution looks like in practice, we cover all of this in the first episode of The Transfer Files podcast. Hosted by Steph Johnson, Marketing Manager at Pro2col, and James Lewis, CEO of Pro2col, with Richard Auger, Principal Technical Consultant, the episode dives into the triggers that start an MFT journey, why outdated scripts and multiple systems can hold you back, and the security challenges IT teams face today.

Listeners also get real-world customer examples, a simple library analogy to make MFT easy to understand, and a look under the hood at how file transfer solutions really work. It’s a great place to start if you’re considering MFT or want to optimise your current setup.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Every industry shares the need for secure, reliable file transfer, but priorities can vary widely. Healthcare focuses on patient privacy and compliance with HIPAA, finance on safeguarding transactions and meeting PCI-DSS requirements, and government on maintaining confidentiality and data sovereignty. Manufacturing and logistics often value automation and real-time visibility to support operational efficiency.

Choosing the right MFT solution can be challenging. Beyond compliance, organisations must consider factors such as scalability, automation, visibility, and alignment with a zero trust approach to data transfer, ensuring that every file movement is authenticated, authorised, and auditable. Evaluating your current capabilities against a Managed File Transfer Maturity Model can help you identify gaps and build a roadmap for improvement, whether you are consolidating multiple file transfer systems or replacing outdated scripts.

To make this process easier, our Industry Insights Hub provides tailored guidance for each sector, helping you select a solution that meets both your regulatory and operational needs.