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Open PGP for IBM i (iSeries)

Tue, 08/10/2021
GoAnywhere MFT for IBM i (iSeries) includes native commands for performing PGP encryption and decryption functions directly on the IBM i (formerly known as and often still called AS/400). These commands can be placed in CL programs, the job scheduler or run from IBM i menus. With GoAnywhere MFT, files can additionally be digitally signed with a private key on the IBM i. In turn, you can verify...
Infrastructure and Data Protection
Data Protection
Secure File Transfer
IBM i Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Tips for 2021
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IBM i MFT for Secure FTP and PGP

Tue, 08/10/2021
GoAnywhere MFT will automate and secure file transfers on the IBM i platform using Secure FTP, Open PGP and other popular protocols and encryption standards. GoAnywhere's IBM MFT can be installed on IBM iSeries - version 7.1 and higher on IBM Power Systems, as well as many other operating systems. Automates and secures file transfers with trading partners, customers and internal servers ...
Infrastructure and Data Protection
Data Protection
Secure File Transfer
Compliance
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Think Mutual Bank Uses GoAnywhere MFT for Robust Features and PCI DSS Compliance

Tue, 08/10/2021
Industry: Banking and Finance About a year ago, Think Mutual Bank, a bank located in the Midwest, was searching for a way to transfer data between disparate banking systems. Although Think Bank’s core system is the IBM i, the business banking segment runs on MS SQL. Getting all the data into one place (the IBM i), then copying updated files back to the MS SQL system was a challenge that had to be...
Infrastructure and Data Protection
Data Protection
Secure File Transfer
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The State of Maryland DLLR Secures and Simplifies File Transfers with GoAnywhere

Tue, 08/10/2021
Maryland’s Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (DLLR) must transfer sensitive data in a secure and reliable fashion. Besides the challenge of ensuring information is protected in transit, each DLLR trading partner requires information to be sent in different file formats, such as fixed width, Excel, CSV, or XML. The DLLR chose GoAnywhere to meet their growing file transfer needs and...
Infrastructure and Data Protection
Data Protection
Secure File Transfer
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10 Ways GoAnywhere MFT can Improve Your Efficiency on the IBM i

By Brian Pick on Tue, 06/29/2021
Are you using homegrown processes in your organization to send files on the IBM i? Between the knowledge required to write and maintain file transfer scripts, the time spent on creating user profiles for every file recipient, and the hassle of solving connection problems so data is always delivered successfully, manual IBM i transfers can be...
Infrastructure and Data Protection
Data Protection
Secure File Transfer
IBM i Automation
IBM i Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Executive Order
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How to Meet Biden’s Executive Order on Cybersecurity Requirements

Tue, 06/01/2021
On May 12, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order designed to improve the nation’s cybersecurity and to better protect federal government networks. Learn more about the executive order in our blog.
Infrastructure and Data Protection
Data Protection
Secure File Transfer
Guide

5th Annual IBM AIX Community Survey Findings

The AIX Community Survey, now in its fifth consecutive year, goes in-depth with IT teams to gain a unique perspective into how this platform is being used today and how teams envision using it in the future. Over the years, the respondents of the survey have expanded to include a variety of industries, geographies, and titles within IT. More than 100 IT professionals in North America, EMEA, and APAC participated in this year’s survey, and this input enables all of us to understand the role of AIX with new clarity.
Automation
Compliance
Monitoring
Data Security
On-Demand Webinar

Data Security Challenges: How Our Suite Helps

By Nick Hogg
Data security is hard. We’re not going to sugarcoat it. In this 60-minute webinar we'll: Discuss the best practices for protecting your data throughout its lifecycle Introduce our full data security suite, which provides protection from creation to publication, and sharing of your sensitive data. Explore some common use cases that our suite...
Data Protection
On-Demand Webinar

Streamline the Day-to-Day with IT Automation

Thu, 01/14/2021
In this on-demand webinar, the automation experts from Fortra and CM First to explore ways to leverage IT automation tools in your most critical business projects—including those on IBM I, including those generated with CA 2E(Synon) and CA Plex.
Automation
Blog

How to Implement the Right Enterprise File Sharing Solution

By Heath Kath on Mon, 11/16/2020
Implementing the right enterprise file sharing solution for your organization can be a stressful task. Check our list of tips to help make the process of finding the right file sharing tool easier.
Infrastructure and Data Protection
Data Protection
Secure File Transfer
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19 Ways to Transfer Big Files

By Heath Kath on Fri, 11/13/2020
Transferring big files doesn’t have to create big hassles when you look for software solutions, like MFT, that can handle large files with ease and security.
Infrastructure and Data Protection
Data Protection
Secure File Transfer
File Encryption
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What is File Encryption Software?

By Heath Kath on Tue, 11/10/2020
File encryption software is a tool that encodes data for better security. Encryption is essential to both cybersecurity and compliance. Learn how file encryption software is used to safeguard data worldwide.
Infrastructure and Data Protection
Data Protection
Secure File Transfer
Sharing files electronically
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What is Electronic File Transfer?

By Heath Kath on Thu, 10/22/2020
Electronic file transfer solutions benefit organizations more than any other file transfer alternative available. Learn more about what it is and the benefits in our blog.
Infrastructure and Data Protection
Data Protection
Secure File Transfer
Scheduling file transfers
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Why You Should Use Scheduled File Transfer Software

By Brian Pick on Thu, 10/22/2020
Scheduled file transfers make your life easier. Rather than manually executing task after redundant task, let file transfer software handle the nitty gritty – all while boosting your reliability, security, and scalability.
Infrastructure and Data Protection
Data Protection
Secure File Transfer