The Leading Experts in File Transfer Software

Managed File Transfer software allows data transfers to take place in a centralised, controlled, and secure fashion – both inside and outside businesses and organisations. These transfers can be machine-to-machine, person-to-person or between systems and users.

Commonly installed to replace legacy or homegrown scripts, MFT is a powerful business enabler that improves efficiency, reduces cost and risk within a business, often forming a key step in the digital transformation of a business.

There are four key benefits to using Managed File Transfer in your business:

1. Security and Compliance: Managed File Transfer tools are built with security and compliance in mind. In highly regulated industries or where valuable or personally identifiable information is being processed at scale MFT provides an added layer of security around that data. Typically, MFT tools encrypt files in transit and at rest, with encryption options that allow for compliance with data and privacy rules like GDPR, HIPPA and others.
   
   
2. Automation: A key driver of value for MFT solutions is their array of automation abilities. Workflow automations in MFT can encrypt and transfer data between systems and endpoints, eliminating the need for manual processing. It is not simply the movement of this data that can be automated, but onward processes that check, validate, or redact information within files based on workflow rules.
   
   
3. Visibility and Control: Where is your data going, why and who has access to it? Visibility of your data flows is vital for information security, compliance, hitting SLAs and monitoring business performance. MFT tools allow you to see your data flows in one place, and your system can generate audits, reports, or notifications when transfers fail. High Availability combined with load balancing eliminates down time, ensuring your critical data processes run quickly and efficiently.
   
   
4. Connectivity and Integrations: MFT systems can connect to internal and external systems and applications in a range of ways. Common protocols like SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, PeSit, and many others achieve a wide range of connectivity options, with pre-built connectors enabling the MFT server to natively connect to a host of cloud storage endpoints such as Amazon S3, Azure Blobs, Google Cloud and SaaS applications like Salesforce, SAP, and others. This means your existing infrastructure can benefit from the automation and connectivity of an MFT system. 

For more information on the benefits of MFT and how it can help your business check out our free Ultimate MFT Guide– the definitive guide to secure, managed file transfer.

We aim to make your proof of concept as straightforward as possible. Our expert technical team can assist in setting up your environment, installing the software and getting you started with the application. Our customers also find it useful to plan the success criteria with our team.

As an expert, independent MFT, file transfer and file-hosting specialist, we pride ourselves on the quality of our installations. Pro2col’s team of trained technicians have a lot of experience working with the top MFT vendors and file-hosting solutions.

We work closely with you – either remotely or onsite – during the design and implementation phases of your software installation. During this process, our technicians can answer any questions you may have and advise on best practices. We can identify prerequisites relating to your existing infrastructure to avoid unexpected issues during implementation. We work closely with your IT Admins to complete the installation and then review the environment post-installation to ensure it continues to meet industry standards.

We also provide our MFT Comparison Tool - a short 5-minute questionnaire that helps identify your MFT business needs, from which we provide you with the ideal solution.

At Pro2col, we're committed to providing businesses with the industry's most trusted and leading file transfer solutions. With over 20 years of experience as an independent consultancy, we rigorously select only the best-in-class options. Our expertise ensures you'll find reliable, secure, and efficient solutions for your data transfer needs.

Explore The Ultimate MFT Tools List, meticulously curated by our experts to showcase a marketplace overview to help you understand solution options, the ones we recommend as well as those to be cautious of. Each recommendation considers the highest standards of performance and security as our benchmarks.

Pro2col have been supporting businesses select, implement, support and drive increasing value from their MFT solutions for over two decades. With hundreds of years' worth of cumulative experience and thousands of implementations under our belt we pride ourselves on being a global leader in MFT. As an independent consultancy we can offer unbiased advice, to ensure that our clients choose the right product for their business, both now and for the future. 

We’ve developed a streamlined project plan, honed through hundreds of MFT and digital transformation projects that guide businesses through the tricky selection process, assisting with the implementation of your MFT software and through to the lifetime support of your chosen product. 

The Pro2col MFT Selection and Deployment Process:

1. Discovery: Our first step is getting to know you better! Our experienced account managers and a technical liaison will run through what you are looking to achieve with your new MFT software. We’ll discuss timelines, tools, technology, and your current infrastructure. We may recommend a file transfer audit to track any managed or unmanaged transfers that are already taking place in your business.

2. Design: Armed with your requirements we can build a picture of what the ideal MFT solution is for your use case. Our technical team will create high level design documents to map out your requirements and how it will fit into your existing IT infrastructure. We’ll also use our years of experience to ensure the solution is robust enough to scale for your future needs. 

3. Solution Comparison: Finding the right MFT product is vital. At this stage, our team will usually provide you with a selection of tools to consider, together with a functional pricing comparison. We’ll schedule in some time with your team to demo each solution and our team will help you curate an assisted proof of concept. 

4. Statement of Works: Once you’ve chosen your preferred product, we’ll craft a Statement of Works along with final license costs. The SOW breaks down the work we will undertake to get your MFT software up and running. 

5. Implementation and Testing: This is the moment that our technical team takes full ownership of the project. They will start to build out your MFT instance and assist with the creation of any automated workflows required. Throughout this process they will run a range of tests on the system and encourage your team to share feedback and get involved with the testing regime. 

6. Deployment and Training: Your Managed File Transfer solution is live! Congratulations. Over the first few weeks our technical team will remain on hand to ensure the system is running smoothly. Alongside this support we will get your internal team up to speed with product specific training. And why not book your team in for our Certified File Transfer Professional qualification?

7. Support and Maintenance: This is only the start of the journey. The Pro2col team will continue to support you throughout the lifetime of your product. We are on hand when you encounter issues. Our Managed Service offering allows you to hand over the time-consuming management of your MFT service to our experts. Your dedicated Account Manager will remain in contact, offering technical expertise and guiding you through any renewals or new feature releases. Plus, we host regular Tech Summits where your team can learn more about their chosen MFT tool.

At Pro2col, we go beyond just offering top-tier file transfer solutions; we provide comprehensive managed services to ensure smooth operations every step of the way.

Our team of experts is dedicated to managing your file transfer infrastructure, from setup and configuration to ongoing maintenance and support. With our managed services, you can trust that your file transfers are in capable hands, allowing you to focus on your core business activities.

In addition to managed services, Pro2col offers technical support, training, and hosting solutions to meet your specific needs. Our technical support team is available to address any issues or concerns, providing prompt and reliable assistance whenever you need it.

We also offer MFT training to empower your team with the knowledge and skills necessary to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of your file transfer processes.

With our hosting solutions, you can enjoy secure and reliable hosting services tailored to your requirements, ensuring seamless access to your data whenever and wherever you need it.