MFT (Managed File Transfer)

Atlas Managed File Transfer (MFT), an Atlas Managed Service, is an outsourced file transfer solution for the exchange of large files and large total volumes of data, enabling enterprise-strength B2B integration. 

MFT is based on web and Internet technology enabling integration with external trading partners and internal users, ultimate scalability for volumes and file size growth, and visibility for auditing and tracking purposes. SDX offers a further highly secure and performance connectivity option.

We support SFTP, AS3, FTP (private IP) as integrated connectivity options and the web browser upload / download option.  So a user can potentially use any SFTP client that supports SSH-2, or any Drummond certified AS3 client, or any FTP client over a private connection such as VPN or a leased line, or they can use a web browser to access the portal interface for upload / download.

MFT at a glance

• Outsources all your file transfer requirements

• Cuts your existing IT spend

• Delivers an immediate return on investment

• Requires little or no capital expenditure

• Is easily integrated into your business

• Includes Atlas SDX, the world’s most secure trading

   network with Checkpoint Restart as standard

Today’s Business to Business (B2B) environment supports a wide variety of electronic transactions including the exchange of purchase orders, invoices and logistics-related information. But, many companies also have a requirement to transfer files ranging from design files to financial documents.

These types of files are often very large or are sent in high volumes and must be sent between internal and external users in a secure and reliable manner. Large file transfer is now a necessity rather than an option in many industries, including financial services and manufacturing. Offering a dedicated file transfer service will help companies build closer relationships with their supply chain partners and drive deeper efficiencies across their respective supply chains.

Atlas's Managed File Transfer Service is a fully hosted solution that has been designed exclusively for secure and reliable file exchange. Companies can transfer files without installing proprietary software at their locations. It also allows a company to consolidate traditional B2B (EDI and XML) and external file transfer solutions onto one global B2B network. The service has been
designed to efficiently support large multi-gigabyte files and high volumes of data. Unlike traditional MFT software applications, the Atlas service is based on secure Internet technologies and open standards.

The secure transfer of files is a requirement in many industries

Every industry sector has different requirements for transferring large files between internal and external users across their extended enterprise. Financial institutions in the United States may need to transfer high volumes of digital check images daily, whereas manufacturing companies may need to exchange 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) model files every week with their design partners. In both cases the respective users must have access to an easy to use, web-based environment that allows files to be sent and received with minimal effort.

Who needs MFT?

• Financial institutions

• Major retailers

• Automotive industry

• Oil industry

• Energy and utilities

• Health sector

• Food

• Leisure

• Telecoms

• Insurance

• Manufacturing

• Media

Business drivers for using Atlas's MFT

• Reduce operating costs
• Improve service levels
• Exchange files with global users
• Focus on core differentiators
• Provide technology flexibility

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