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Globalscape FileExpress

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:09:37 +0000

A look at Globalscape File Express

Overview

Exchanging information is a routine part of most jobs with electronic exchanges extremely common. However, sending large files over e-mail applications is problematic. The sheer size of some files requires excessively long upload and download times. Not only does this impact the individuals involved, it also affects the entire network as bandwidth and resources are required. Because of these concerns, file size restrictions are usually implemented.

However, when employees can’t send required files via their e-mail programs, they often resort to other methods (such as instant messaging, unauthorized third party software, FTP transfers, etc) which can also adversely affect the network or cause additional work for others. Globalscape File Express solves these problems!

Features

File Express is an ideal solution that offers numerous features to businesses that need a way to manage their e-mail attachments. Among the key features are:

Microsoft Outlook compatible - Because Microsoft Outlook is the e-mail client of choice for the majority of businesses, compatibility with Outlook means fewer hassles.
No end user training required - File Express integrates seamlessly and is transparent to the end user.
Capable of large file transfers - File Express allows the transfer of attachments up to 2 gigabytes large.
IT control and customization - File Express allows the administrator to control permissions and file access as well as create rules and other controls as needed.
Tracking and auditing - Files are tracked so that you always know what was transmitted and what was received.

Benefits

File Express allows for the transfer of large files using your existing Microsoft Outlook software. Because employees are often frustrated when their large attachments fail to send, they resort to other methods such as instant messaging or unauthorized third party file transfer applications which can compromise the network. Others may burn the file to DVD or print out huge reports which must be shipped overnight to colleagues and clients - adding unnecessary expenses.

Instead of potentially dangerous or costly workarounds, File Express makes it easy to send large files via e-mail. Now, employees can work productively and exchange the information they need to exchange without the frustration of file size limits.

The IT staff benefits from File Express as well. This product reduces the burden on servers and on personnel who must clean up the problems users create when trying alternative file transfer methods. In addition, auditing and tracking features provide detailed information about the files being sent and received.

How it Works

File Express is a new file transfer offering from Globalscape designed for businesses who need an easy-to-use, IT controllable, file transfer system. Currently, you will need to contact a Globalscape sales representative to learn more about File Express or receive a trial version.

Recommendations

If your team is frustrated by file size restrictions, File Express offers an excellent way to facilitate large file transfers while providing the IT staff with the control and security it needs.

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Globalscape Continuous Data Protection

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:18:40 +0000

Continuous Data Protection - Necessary for businesses big and small

Overview

Backing up data is a critical process that often fails despite good intentions. Globalscape’s Continuous Data Protection solves the problem of backups that didn’t happen or that failed to launch. Instead of relying on tapes and local media devices, count on a continuous backup solution - Continuous Data Protection!

Features

This product is ideal for organizations large and small who want real time backups, backups from multiple locations, version histories, and flexible recovery options without adversely affecting the network’s speed.

Real Time Switchovers - Reduce downtime when a file server fails by switching to the backup server. When the original file server is back up and running, easily incorporate new changes through the “failback” feature.
Version Histories and Snapshots - Older versions are stored making it possible to retrieve any version of the file desired. Likewise, snapshots allow you to view data from a particular time period without affecting the files themselves.
Data Recovery - Several data recovery options are available including restoring data from disk, over the network, or over the Internet.
Byte-Level Differencing - Only the actual bytes that are changed are transferred to the backup server, reducing bandwidth requirements
Flexible - Whether you need to implement Continuous Data Protection over the Internet, through a VPN, or across a Firewall, this product offers the flexibility to do so.

Benefits

Because all changes are saved as they occur, you have the peace of mind knowing that should the server crash, all of your data is safe. Plus, recovery takes place nearly instantly when you switchover to the backup server. End users can continue working even as your IT team is working to repair the file server. Once the original server is back online, all of the changes in the interim are seamlessly integrated back into the system. In the past, a server crash caused significant down time. With Continuous Data Protection, data is always protected and available.

How it works

All changes are captured in real time, as they occur at the byte level. This means that only the changed bytes need to be captured and backed up - not the entire file. By using this technology, continuous data protection over networks, the Internet, and VPNs, is possible without maxing out the bandwidth.

Recommendations

If you want a reliable data backup solution for backing up large amounts of data across multiple locations, Continuous Data Protection is the obvious choice. If your company cannot afford any downtime should a crash occur, you’ll love the switchover and failback features.

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Globalscape Wide Area File Services

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:12:13 +0000

About Globalscape Wide Area File Services

Overview

While working on a Wide Area Network allows users to connect with geographically diverse networks, doing so is often slow and cumbersome. Files often take forever to open and file-overwriting issues are common. Globalscape’s Wide Area File Services solves this problem once and for all! Now, with Wide Area File Services implemented, remote users can connect and access files over the Wide Area Network at Local Area Network speeds.

Features

Wide Area File Services is packed with features that make file sharing across the WAN feel as if you’re on a LAN.

Security - Data is secured using HTTP/S protocols and 32-bit encryption. Tunneling through HTTP/S makes Wide Area File Services easy to implement on VPNs, through firewalls, or over the Internet.
Speed and real time replication - Because files are actually accessed locally and changes replicated in real time, file access is lightning fast.
Newly Added File Access - New files are automatically added to all servers, even before being fully replicated.
High Availability - Because data is stored locally and synchronized with remote servers, if the network goes down, local users still have access to their files. Once the network is back online, all changes will be automatically synchronized.
File Locks - When a file is in use, it will be locked while it is being used. Other users can open a read-only copy but cannot make changes to the file until it is unlocked.
Backups - Because files are stored locally and synchronized with a master file depository, backups are readily available. In fact, the master server keeps multiple versions of files for backup and auditing purposes.

Benefits

All of the features of Wide Area File Services offer end users a seamless - and fast - experience. From the end user’s point of view, files are accessed locally. No training is required nor is any software required on the users’ computers. No matter which data center the file originates from, users have real-time access to it as if it were residing on their local server.

How it works

Wide Area File Services works by storing data on a master repository and then using byte-level differencing to replicate the data at all WAN locations. When a change is made at any location, only the changes are transferred back to the repository. These changes are replicated and pushed to all locations in real time whenever a file is saved.

Recommendations

Wide Area File Services is an ideal solution for keeping branch offices and satellite WANs connected and in sync. With this solution in place, users have access to the files that they need regardless of where they are stored.

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Globalscape FileExpress
Globalscape EFT Server
Globalscape Secure FTP Server
Globalscape Wide Area Services
Globalscape CuteFTP
Globalscape Continuous Data Protection
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Globalscape Cuteftp

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:09:58 +0000

CuteFTP

Hugely popular FTP software

Cuteftp is used by over 100 Million people worldwide!

Overview

Not only is Globalscape’s CuteFTP cute, it knows what it’s doing. CuteFTP is a file transfer client used for transferring files over to and from FTP sites. CuteFTP comes in several versions including

Features

Each version of CuteFTP has its own set of features with the Lite version being the most basic offering and the Pro versions being the most advanced.

If you need the bare bones basics, CuteFTP lite is the obvious choice. Drag and drop files from your computer to the FTP server with ease. This product has been extensively tested for compatibility with FTP servers. It features simple connections, basic security, a transfer queue, and an address book.

CuteFTP Home adds SSL security. Like the Lite version, this version is easy to use. If you’ll be transferring sensitive information, the SSL security provides you with peace of mind.

The Pro versions of CuteFTP offer even more features including SSL and SSH security, scripting, macros, scheduled transfers, accelerated transfers, and synchronization. This version offers the more advanced security protocols including SSL, SSH, OpenPGP encryption and decryption, and the One Time Password (OTP) authentication protocol. The Password Manager further enhances security.

Benefits

No matter which version of CuteFTP you choose, you’ll enjoy the ease of use these products offer. Simply connect to the FTP server and begin by dragging and dropping files from your local computer to the FTP server. With several versions available, it’s easy to find a CuteFTP product that meets your needs.

How it works

All versions of CuteFTP come with a free 30-day trial. Simply install the trial version on your computer and connect. CuteFTP establishes a connection with the FTP server of your choice and prompts you for your credentials. Once you’ve been authenticated, you simply drag and drop the files that you want to upload into the appropriate folder on the server.

Recommendations

With a full 30-day trial version offered, it makes sense to download the CuteFTP version that interests you the most and give it a try. If you simply need to upload a few non-sensitive documents to a FTP server now and then, you’ll be happy with the Lite version. On the other hand, if you’re dealing with sensitive data, multiple file transfers, and large files and want the enhanced features such as automated file transfers, CuteFTP Pro is the perfect choice. CuteFTP products are from a leading developer of security solutions, Globalscape.

Globalscape products

Globalscape FileExpress
Globalscape EFT Server
Globalscape Secure FTP Server
Globalscape Wide Area Services
Globalscape CuteFTP
Globalscape Continuous Data Protection
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Globalscape Secure FTP Server

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:07:52 +0000

About Globalscape Secure FTP Server

Overview

Transferring files isn’t as easy as clicking the “send” button anymore. Now, security and encryption are an absolute must. Secure FTP Server is an easy-to-use, install, and deploy solution that addresses the security concerns of businesses around the globe.

Features

Administration - Secure remote configuration allows for remote administration from any computer. Whether you need to administer local or remote servers or sites, you can do so securely with Secure FTP Server.
Industry Standard Secure Protocols - Supports multiple secure protocols such as FTP, FTPS, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, SSH 2, and SSL.
Security - Secure FTP Server offers a high level of security including a full digital certificate management system, SSH2 and SSL support, FIPS certified encryption, password encryption, restrict access by IP address, site-to-site blocking, and secure remote administration.
Configuration - Secure FTP Server sets up in minutes! You’ll be up and running in no time.
Power Features - A variety of “power features” include: event rules, programmatic interface, guaranteed transfers, custom site commands, streaming compression, virtual sites, multi-part uploads, multi-server management, industry standard log formats, connection status information, and more.

Benefits

Secure FTP Server allows for secure file transfers using industry standard protocols. This application is a terrific way for managing data and integrating it into your workflow - safely and securely. A variety of add-on modules increase functionality while keeping overall costs down.

How it works

The Secure FTP Server comes in a base configuration with various add-on modules that you can purchase separately. By choosing the functions that you need and avoiding those that you do not need, your money is well spent.

Recommendations

Secure FTP is a terrific tool that offers secure file transfers and management features in an easy-to-use application. Despite its ease of use, Secure FTP is packed with features!

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Globalscape EFT Server

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:04:36 +0000

About Globalscape EFT Server

Overview

Globalscape’s EFT Server is a powerful product designed for the secure transfer of information. When you need the utmost of security, you need a file transfer solution that fully protects the information during transit and while being stored. EFT Server is the ideal solution for branch offices, clients, and business partners who must share sensitive information.

Features

Globalscape EFT Server is loaded with features including industry standard authentication and encryption protocols, the ability to create and manage digital certificates and keys, data storage security, protection from DDOS attacks, password policy enforcement, event-based triggers and alerts, data integrity checking, guaranteed delivery, lifecycle management, resource management, centralized administration, authentication and account management, and much more.

If all of these features aren’t quite enough, add-on modules allow for the addition of extra features such as: DMZ gateway, AS2 support, web transfer client, secure ad hoc transfer, high security PCI (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard), and auditing and reporting modules.

Benefits

By implementing EFT Server and the add-ons that make the most sense for your organization, the security and integrity of your data will be protected. In addition to ensuring secure file transmissions, the EFT Server solution provides exceptional file and resource management tools. Auditing and reporting tools along with guaranteed delivery and data integrity validation makes this solution completely auditable.

The High Security PCI add-on module helps your organization to be PCI-compliant. Data is protected when stored as well as in transit according to PCI-DSS guidelines.

How it works

EFT Server is a full-bodied solution to data security. Organizations start off with the base implementation of EFT Server and then select the various add-on modules to enhance the functionality of the EFT Server solution. By offering add-on modules, organizations can pick and choose the functionality that best meets their needs, thereby reducing their investment in the product.

This is a simple software-only deployment that is easy to install, configure, and launch within your company’s existing architecture.

Recommendations

If your organization needs a data storage, transfer, and security solution that’s PCI-compliant, easy to implement, and loaded with features consider EFT Server.

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