File Transfer Automation

Automatic file transfer software allows users to program when files should move between internal systems, users, or trading partners. This software is often used to manage reoccurring or high-volume file transfers, so other business-critical tasks can be prioritized and pursued.

How to Automate File Transfers

Do you have to send batches of files at a time, or have recurring tasks every month, week, or day? You can use a file transfer automation solution to simplify and streamline your process.

Uses for File Transfer Automation

Schedule file sending, retrieving, and data delivery

Create triggers to send or retrieve data as specified events occur

Monitor and control file movements

Manage recurring data transfers

Who Uses File Transfer Automation and Why?

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All businesses exchange data internally, between users, and to trading partners. Businesses that regularly share and send files, especially large ones, frequently opt for file transfer automation software as a solution.

Automating your file transfer workflow allows you to streamline your processes from end-to-end, saving time, improving data security, and avoiding the potential for human error in manual, repetitive tasks. Many file transfer automation solutions make use of robust encryption, tracking features, and success and failure notifications, so you know your data is secure in transit and whether it has successfully arrived at its destination.

File transfer automation software is frequently shown to reduce the time administrators spend on large file transfers for the enterprise.

File Transfer Automation for Enterprises

Businesses automate their file transfers for a variety of reasons, including reduced costs, increase productivity, high availability, reliability, and risk reduction. File transfer automation helps organizations make processes more efficient. With file transfer automation, organizations can:

Increase the production schedule of batch file transfers

Control automated file transfers and file processing for various systems remotely

Schedule when files are sent or retrieved between systems, including internally, externally, between applications, and the cloud

Manage recurring file transfers

Choosing the Right File Transfer Automation Solution

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Ensure any file transfer automation solution you evaluate accomplishes the automation tasks you need. Other features to consider include:

  • Unlimited file size transfers and volume capacities
  • Built-in schedulers
  • Functionality for batch file automation
  • Secure email capabilities
  • Auto-resume
  • Audit logs and reporting
  • Speed of file transfers
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Using GoAnywhere MFT for File Transfer Automation

GoAnywhere MFT is a secure FTP automation software alternative that lets users quickly automate file transfers and schedule projects to run using its built-in scheduler or your existing scheduler software. Users can also set projects to execute when file monitors detect any new, modified, or deleted files in targeted folders.

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More About File Transfer Automation from Fortra

File transfer automation can simplify and streamline your day-to-day processes. Discover how GoAnywhere and Fortra can make your file transfers more efficient.

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