Challenges
- Used Citrix ShareFile SaaS software for file transfer before purchasing Serv-U.
- IT challenges faced before purchasing Serv-U:
- Lack of centralized file transfer administration & control
- Non-IT-approved file transfer services used by employees
- Inability to transfer large files over email or network share
- Difficulty in tracking, logging, and managing file transfers
- Inability to securely encrypt and protect file transfer data
- Inability to receive notifications upon completed file upload/download operations
Use Case
- Has 250-1000 users (both internally and externally) that use Serv-U.
- Purchased Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server.
- Use Serv-U MFT Server to:
- Centralize file transfers within the organization
- Secure B2B file transfer with external parties
- Decided to buy Serv-U because of its:
- Affordable cost
- Robust security for file transfer
- Ease of use and configuration
- Scalability
- Key features of Serv-U that helped meet their IT requirements:
- SFTP for file transfer
- Active Directory/LDAP integration
- File transfer over the Web (via HTTP/S)
Results
- Benefits realized as a result of using Serv-U:
- Enhanced security and data protection
- Increased visibility and control of file transfers
- Improved compliance with security policies
- Prevented data loss during file transfer
- Improved administration and governance of file transfers
- Cost & time savings
- Improved productivity
- Continuous software development and product updates
