Managed File Transfer Automation For The Enterprise
Manage critical data transfers inside and outside your enterprise securely and easily.
Reliable, High-Volume Managed File Transfer Solution
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Automated File Transfer Workflows
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Secure File Transfers For Data Security
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Track And Log File Transfer Activity
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From Anywhere To Anywhere
Automated File Transfer Workflows
Automate your entire data pipeline and coordinate your file transfers with the business processes that depend on them. Improve EDI service levels and accelerate delivery across the enterprise with key automation capabilities and MFT software functionality.
- Create triggers based on events such as uploads, downloads, failures, and more to start or stop MFT workflows
- Guarantee delivery with automatic resume or restart for transfers that fail due to timeouts or network issues
- Pass custom variables between workflows, segment large files for faster downloads, or use compression to reduce bandwidth
- Use pre-transfer and post-transfer workflows to translate file formats, encrypt files and moreance, data management, and artificial intelligence platforms
Secure File Transfer For Data Security
Easily coordinate sensitive data exchanges with internal and external partners while maintaining compliance requirements.
- Handle secure file transfer protocols including SFTP, FTPS, SCP, FTP over SSH and more for secure end-to-end file connections
- Manage all connection profiles, certificates, and keyfiles through one central MFT solution
- Set file and folder permissions and prevent unauthorized actions with role-based permissions
- Create, import, and export SSH keys and SSL certificates and assign SSH keys to users
Track And Log File Transfer Activity
- View real-time dashboards and status on every data movement, with direct access controls to stop, restart or resume individual transfers
- Monitor file transfers with integrated SLA module that proactively sends notifications when files are predicted to miss deadlines
- Schedule or run ad hoc management and analytical reports
- Complete audit trails for all file movements to ensure regulatory compliance with HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, and SOX
From Anywhere To Anywhere
Support any trading partner and connect to any endpoint with simple web service API wizards for SaaS and hybrid cloud environments.
- Connect to internal or external servers, on-premises, or in the cloud (Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and more)
- Automatically convert transport interfaces to deliver files between any endpoint, such as an FTP server, to Amazon S3
- Transfer files between self-updating agents to eliminate bottlenecks and delays, with no need to configure connections or manage authentication
- Support for Windows, Linux, AIX, HPUX, macOS, OpenVMS, and Solaris operating systems
A Unified Enterprise File Transfer Solution
Frequently Asked Questions
What is meant by managed file transfer?
Managed file transfer (MFT) refers to the secure and automated exchange of electronic files between internal and external endpoints in the organization. Unlike more traditional methods of file transfer, MFT provides a more reliable and secure method of transferring files.
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What is managed file transfer automation?
Managed file transfer (MFT) automation enables users to schedule transfers or to trigger transfers based on business events. This makes it possible to incorporate file transfers into automated, end-to-end workflows that run without manual interventions, improving efficiency and eliminating human error.
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How do I automate a file transfer?
Depending on your requirements and the tools or systems you’re using, there are several ways to automate a file transfer. To automate a file transfer, you need to identify the files to transfer, choose a secure transfer protocol, select an automation tool, configure the tool, set up error handling, create the workflow and monitor the transfer process. These steps can help organizations streamline file transfer processes, reduce manual effort, and improve efficiency.
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When should I automate file transfers?
Critical or time-sensitive file transfers should be automated in order to improve efficiency and delivery times while eliminating the risk of human error. Automation is key to achieving scalability as large environments with high-volume file sharing are impossible to manually manage.
What are MFT tools?
Managed file transfer software tools typically offer a centralized platform for managing file transfer needs, and offer features like automation, encryption, and tracking capabilities.
Managed file transfer solutions help organizations ensure the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive data, and enable compliance with regulatory requirements for data privacy and security through secure managed file transfer. These tools also provide greater visibility and control over file transfer activities, setting teams up to detect and respond to potential security threats quickly.
In addition to Redwood RunMyJob workload automation software, some other managed file transfer software tools include IBM MFT, MOVEit, GoAnywhere MFT, and more. Pricing for MFT tools can range depending on a variety of factors.
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What are the advantages of managed file transfer?
There are many benefits of using managed file transfer, such as improved security, better reliability, compliance, automation, scalability, and reduction in cost.
Many MFT tools, like Redwood RunMyJob, offer high availability and reliability, ensuring files are transferred and delivered without threat of failure or missed SLAs.
Automation capabilities enable organizations to streamline file transfer processes to support business needs.
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Does Redwood support managed file transfers?
Yes, RunMyJobs by Redwood can handle a variety of secure protocols with support for major operating systems. File transfers can be automated with event triggers and incorporated into enterprise-level processes. Use cases include managing SSH keys, compression, variables, real-time monitoring and more.
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What is the difference between MFT and SFTP?
Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) is a protocol that provides secure file transfer capabilities, while Managed File Transfer (MFT) is a comprehensive solution that supports a range of protocols and provides features for managing, tracking, and securing file transfers. SFTP is just one of the protocols that can be used in managed file transfer solutions.
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What is the difference between MFT and FTP?
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and secure FTP are simple, manual methods for transferring files, while MFT provides a more robust solution for managing, securing, and automating file transfers. MFT offers a range of security features, automation capabilities, centralized management, and compliance features, which make it a more suitable solution for organizations that need to transfer files securely and efficiently.
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