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The idea for this article came about when our Principal Technical Consultant, Richard Auger, was asked by a major UK retailer whether it was possible to automate the sending of files using the GoAnywhere SecureMail process. This differs from the normal approach of automating the sending of emails because the SecureMail process is tied to a GoAnywhere user, and consequently is not normally associated with batch jobs.

WeTransfer, Dropbox and FileZilla have made a name for themselves globally. Why? They’re popular, easy to use and get the job done. But while convenient, they’re also one of the biggest standout examples of Shadow IT in the workplace - and that’s a serious problem for any organisation, of any size, that takes data security, compliance, and control seriously.

Fortra have just released version 7.8.2 of GoAnywhere MFT. To understand what this means for your existing GoAnywhere File Transfer solution, we turned to Richard Auger, Principal Technical Consultant, to take a closer look at the key enhancements, updates, and fixes included in this latest release.

Fortra has recently released a new version of their range of Clearswift gateway products, and with it comes a statement regarding the end of life (EOL) dates of older versions. Learn what this means and how Pro2col can help you upgrade.

CloudMFT combines the best of both worlds. It allows you to host your preferred MFT solution in the cloud, delivering all the advantages of a cloud-native architecture, including enterprise-grade security, flexibility, built-in disaster recovery, and predictable performance, without the trade-offs often associated with traditional SaaS or rigid hosted options. In this blog, we’ll break down the key benefits of CloudMFT and explain why it’s quickly becoming the MFT hosting solution of choice for modern enterprise organisations.

Today's digital world is full of personal and business data, and keeping it secure is more important than ever. There is something that helps with this called a proxy server. Proxy servers have come a long way since their early days. They were initially developed to cache websites and conserve bandwidth. They were simple tools that sat between the local network and the internet, offering basic security and network efficiency.

Pro2col have designed the Enterprise Maturity Model for File Transfer as a tool to help businesses with Managed File Transfer get the most out of their investment. It provides a framework around which organisations can understand how and why they should continue to review and invest in their infrastructure to ensure that the data transfer tools being used across their business are robust, secure and fit for purpose. We’ve created five simple steps that you can follow to start on your journey across the maturity model.

Fortra’s File Transfer Tech Summit is back! Register to enjoy a front-row seat to the latest developments in Globalscape EFT and GoAnywhere MFT, with expert-led sessions designed to help you deep dive into the future of these secure file transfer solutions.

Managed File Transfer underpins the day-to-day operations of some of the biggest businesses around the world. The maturity model, developed by the Pro2col team is unique. It allows businesses to understand the maturity of their file transfer solution – and plot that maturity against their internal ability to manage, maintain and extract value from that solution.

In modern workflows, automating email attachment retrieval is a common requirement, but traditional methods like IMAP and POP3 may not always be viable due to company or security policies. In this customer use case, Principal Technical Consultant, Richard Auger explores an alternative approach: leveraging REST API to download Office 365 email attachments and process them efficiently.

When working with file transfer protocols like FTP, FTPS, and SFTP, servers send and receive various return codes during sessions. Some codes indicate successful file transfers, while others signal errors and require further action. And when things go wrong, understanding the meaning behind the sever return codes can save you and your team time, money and frustration.  

Signiant's Media Shuttle is a well-known fast-file transfer tool. While the feature set it offers is rich, and the speed and size of files it can transport is impressive, it is hindered by an inflexible pricing model. FileCatalyst directly addresses the limitations of Media Shuttle’s pricing structure, offering predictable, cost-effective pricing and flexible deployment options that adapt to changing business needs.

Every new year brings a fresh opportunity to dust off the crystal ball and share our key predictions for file transfer. With valuable contributions from leading file transfer specialists, global vendors, and trusted partners, what can we expect from Managed File Transfer in 2025?

Shortly before Christmas, Fortra released version 7.7.0 of both GoAnywhere MFT and GoAnywhere Agents, unveiling new features and enhancements. To help our customers understand these updates and what it means for their file transfer solution, we tapped into the expertise of our Principal Technical Consultant, Richard Auger.

Last week, Christchurch Town Centre was filled with festive cheer and carols as we donned our most outrageous, sparkly, and silliest sweaters for our annual Christmas Jumper Day in support of Save the Children UK! Pro2col, along with the support from Christchurch BID, pulled out all the stops to raise as much money as possible for this important cause.

Data transfer technologies have long been the backbone of how businesses share information securely across networks. So, when it comes to the topic of Quantum Computing, a technological revolution is on the horizon, poised to redefine the way we process and secure data.

MOVEit Transfer 2024.1 was released on 20th November 2024, bringing new features, and improvements. We asked our technical experts to take a look into the release for MOVEit Managed File Transfer and highlight the updates they believe will make the most significant impact for our customers. 

Migrating your MFT solution may seem daunting, but the reality is, the new file transfer solution may be easier, more user friendly, and offer you more features such as automation, easy web access, alerting, high availability, that’ll streamline your business processes. Discover everything you need to know about migrating your file transfer solution with our comprehensive guide.

For over a decade, the Certified File Transfer Professional has been recognised as the global leading file transfer training course. As the demand for file transfer training has grown, we took the decision to fully review, update and improve the training course earlier this year.

We live in a fast-paced, data driven world where technology has an impact on every aspect of our lives. But the sheer volume of data being processed by businesses on a day to day basis is growing exponentially - a trend that is particularly noticeable in the creative industry.

If you're using a cloud solution, is it collecting, storing or processing personal data? If so, where is it geographically based? The GDPR has data sovereignty requirements which might prevent data transfers to your cloud provider.

File Transfer Dashboards provide a holistic overview of your MFT system from point of entry to point of exit for files passing through. This allows an administrator to identify bottlenecks and plan accordingly, perhaps simply reorganising schedules, or adding servers to an application pool to extend resources at key times. 

On Thursday, 3rd October 2024, from 10am to 4pm, Pro2col and Fortra invite GoAnywhere MFT and Globalscape EFT users to an exhilarating day filled with track driving experiences, Formula 1 simulators, and cutting-edge insights into the future of file transfer. Don't miss this action-packed event!

File Transfers underpin the day-to-day running of many businesses, and if they fail or are not running as planned, the impact can be significant. While many MFT tools provide the ability to set up alerts for specific failures, they largely lack a suite of MFT dashboarding and analytics tools that can provide a visual representation of your file transfer infrastructure.

Discover the benefits of upskilling your team with CFTP, the only vendor-independent file transfer training programme that will enhance and certify your knowledge.

Last month, Christchurch was a hub of excitement as local businesses got together for the highly anticipated Christchurch Business Awards Ceremony at Highcliffe Castle Golf Club. Hosted by Founder Nigel Reeve from Marketing West, the awards started

Would you believe that it was as long ago as 2016, that the web administration console for MOVEit Automation was first released in version 9.0? However, it has been noticed in the released notes of the 2024 release that there are plans to retire the admin client in favour of the newer web administration console.