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Case Study: State & Local Government (Canada) Replaces HTTP Commander with Serv-U

“Serv-U MFT Server is a great product. It is very easy to set up and configure.”

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

Challenges

  • Used HTTP Commander for file transfer before purchasing Serv-U.
  • IT challenges faced before purchasing Serv-U:
    • Lack of centralized file transfer administration & control
    • 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
    • Lack of adequate scalablility and customization

Use Case

  • Has 250-1000 users (both internally and externally) that use Serv-U.
  • Purchased Serv-U Managed File Transfer (MFT) 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
    • Scalability
    • Ease of configurability
  • Key features of Serv-U that helped meet their IT requirements:
    • FTPS for file transfer
    • Web access (HTTP/S)

Results

  • Benefits realized as a result of using Serv-U:
    • Enhanced security and data protection
    • Improved administration and governance of file transfers
    • Prevented data loss during file transfer
    • Cost & time savings
    • Improved productivity
  • Rated Serv-U file transfer solution as 5 stars.




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