What Is Managed File Transfer?

Managed file transfer is like a friend you trust profoundly but only sometimes makes the best choices. It's like a friend who doesn't have any friends of their own and hangs out with you all the time. It's like a friend who is good at getting into trouble and getting you in trouble with them. It's like a friend who never calls you back when they say they will, even though you know they like you and enjoy spending time with you. It's also like a friend who knows all your secrets, even when you got drunk at that party and threw up on the host's shoes. Sometimes, when that happens, when they show up at your doorstep and tell you everything will be okay, you want nothing more than to take them up on their offer. Managed file transfer is precisely like that of your best friend who has been there for you through thick and thin, would give their life for yours if necessary, but still isn't quite ready to commit themselves fully to this relationship. If you've ever wished you could send a file to someone but didn't have time to attach it to an email and take the time to send it, then managed file transfer is for you. Managed file transfer (MFT) is designed to send files between network nodes easier and faster. It's commonly used to move files between internal and external networks. Still, it can also be used as part of a larger workflow in which users might need to send files back and forth between multiple people within their organization or across different organizations. MFT handles all the details of how you send files. It handles authentication, encryption, data decryption, and error management. This means you don't have to worry about those things when using MFT; instead, you can focus on the task: of getting your work done!