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Case Study: Allen Systems Group, Inc. (USA) Replaces Ipswitch WS_FTP LE with Serv-U

“Serv-U has been an extremely reliable and simple FTP server. I’ve used it to run multiple FTP servers for the last 12 years. Serv-U should definitely be your primary consideration.”

“We transmit customer and public data between ourselves and various business partners.”

“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 WS_FTP LE for file transfer before purchasing Serv-U MFT Server.
  • IT challenge faced before purchasing Serv-U:
    • Inability to securely encrypt and protect file transfer data

Use Case

  • Has 250-1000 users (both internally and externally) that use Serv-U.
  • Purchased Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server.
  • Uses Serv-U MFT Server to:
    • Securely transmit customer and public within the organization and with business partners
    • Centralize file transfers across 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:
    • FTPS and SFTP for file transfer
    • File transfer over the Web (via HTTP/S)
    • Active Directory/LDAP integration

Results

  • Benefits realized as a result of using Serv-U MFT Server:
    • Enhanced security and data protection
    • Improved administration and governance of file transfers
    • Saved costs and time/improved productivity
  • Rates Serv-U file transfer solution as 4.5 stars.




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