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Case Study: Financial Services Company (UK) Replaces Ipswitch MOVEit with Serv-U

“Self-hosted FTP server software is much more secure and reliable for file transfer than cloud-based/SaaS services and FTP freeware.”

Challenges

  • Used Ipswitch MOVEit as a file transfer solution before purchasing Serv-U.
  • IT challenges faced before purchasing Serv-U:
    • Inability to securely encrypt and protect file transfer data
    • Lack of centralized file transfer administration & control
    • Non-IT-approved file transfer services used by employees
    • The complexity of using hardware (CD, hard disks, USB, etc.)
    • Inability to transfer large files over email or network share
    • Difficulty in tracking, logging, and managing file transfers

Use Case

  • Has 1 to 50 users (both internally and externally) that use Serv-U.
  • Purchased Serv-U Managed File Transfer (MFT) Server.
  • Uses Serv-U to:
    • Centralize file transfers within the organization
    • Secure B2B file transfer with external parties
    • Meet compliance requirements
  • Decided to buy Serv-U because of its:
    • Affordable cost
    • Robust security for file transfer
    • Ease of use and configuration

Results

  • Benefits realized as a result of using Serv-U MFT Server:
    • 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 and time savings
    • Improved productivity




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