Challenges
- Used Hightail (formerly called YouSendIt) cloud-based service for file transfer before purchasing Serv-U on-premises software.
- IT challenges faced before purchasing Serv-U:
- Lack of centralized file transfer administration & control
- Inability to securely encrypt and protect file transfer data
- Non-IT-approved file transfer services used by employees
- Difficulty in tracking, logging, and managing file transfers
Use Case
- Has 250-1000 users (both internally and externally) that use Serv-U.
- Purchased Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server along with Serv-U Gateway.
- Use Serv-U MFT Server to:
- Centralize file transfers within the organization
- Secure B2B file transfer with external parties
- Perform peer-to-peer ad hoc file sharing
- Decided to buy Serv-U because of its:
- Affordable cost
- Ease of use
Results
- Benefits realized as a result of using Serv-U:
- Increased visibility and control of file transfers
- Improved compliance with security policies
- Cost and time savings
- Improved productivity
