Overview
Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT is a secure managed file transfer solution that automates and encrypts file transfers with a centralized enterprise-level approach. Popular file transfer protocols and encryption standards are supported, including SFTP, FTPS, AS2, Open PGP, AES, and HTTPS.
GoAnywhere's comprehensive workflows allow enterprises to discard traditionally used manual process, custom and legacy scripts, and single-function tools. File transfers and workflows can be configured through an intuitive web interface to move and process files on cloud environments, eliminating the need for on-demand scripting.
GoAnywhere MFT offers incredible benefits for organizations:
- An integrated scheduler that allows you to run file transfers anytime, anywhere
- File monitors alert you when a file is placed in a file system, so you never have to manually check for new files from trading partners
- Tasks and triggers give you flexibility to run processes automatically giving you time to work on the projects that need your attention
- Detailed audit logs track all file transfer activity to help you meet standard compliance and business requirements, including PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and FISMA
GoAnywhere is an innovative MFT solution that reduces costs, improves file transfer quality, and helps organizations comply with data security standards and regulations. Try a 30-day trial to see if GoAnywhere MFT is the right fit for your organization's file transfer needs.
Highlights
- Secures and automates file transfers with success and failure reports, so you know that your data arrived, reducing troubleshooting time
- Reduces time and resources spent on manual processes, which increases the rate at which you can transfer data
- Connects easily and securely to trading partners and cloud environments
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
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See the release notes at https://www.goanywhere.com/support/release-notes/mftÂ
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After launching the EC2 instance, connect to the GoAnywhere MFT admin interface through your browser at http://<Public_DNS>:8000. The Public_DNS is listed on the Description tab of the EC2 Instance. On first access, you will be prompted to license your instance and create an administrator account. Further instructions can be found in the GoAnywhere MFT user's guide.
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Reliable, secure file-transfer automation with enterprise features
Automated features have streamlined secure file transfers and improved data submission efficiency
What is our primary use case?
My major use is always file transferring. We're a big IT team, so different IT people use different parts, but my major case is always file transferring. Using the automated features helps me save time.
What is most valuable?
Using the automated features helps me save time. I have tried using the connectors that go with GoAnywhere MFT for Salesforce , SharePoint Online, Dynamics 365, and others. In most cases, I use Google Cloud storage, which is the main case. Secure Forms enable end-users to fill out and submit information through a secure platform that keeps our data protected.
What needs improvement?
I have no major dislikes generally. I just had some challenges when I was starting to use it. Sometimes I could lose files and maybe lose trace of where they had been hidden, but with time, I got used to the system, and it becomes so much easier to use.
Initially, the setup was kind of hard for me. I had to take a long time to adapt to the system.
At my end, I'm okay with everything at the moment. There are no major issues. My major challenges were getting used to it, and once that happened, I have no major challenges now. Every feature is okay currently for me.
For how long have I used the solution?
I started in November and think to get used to the system took me about two and a half months, by January.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a good solution. It is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I look at scalability, and I say both are good. Stability and scalability are both good.
How are customer service and support?
I had to contact technical support once at the start when I was getting used to it. The support is good. I got feedback on time, and I was able to resolve whatever I wanted. Though I forgot what I was inquiring about, the response was good, and I resolved my issue.
If I were to put the support on a scale from one to ten, I would give them eight out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The setup was initially kind of hard for me. It took a long time to adapt to the system.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I have not used any alternatives to GoAnywhere MFTÂ . At my new job, I had nothing to deal with this previously, so I just got this as a new thing at my new workplace.
What other advice do I have?
I think about the agents, and they are not bad. I mention that I am using Secure Forms whereby I get the end-users to fill out and submit information through the online secure platform that helps us to keep our data secure with no traces and no leaks. Being online-based, it helps us save a lot of time.
I'm somewhat familiar with pricing. I just have a small clue about it since I'm mostly in the IT department, but what I know is the pricing is fair. Though it is always charged with add-ons, the more features you need, the more add-ons you get. It is fairly priced and not so expensive.
I would give this product a rating of eight out of ten.
Automating secure workflows has been smooth but the interface needs an update
What is our primary use case?
My use cases for GoAnywhere MFTÂ are automating and securing file transfer workflows.
What is most valuable?
What I appreciate most about GoAnywhere MFTÂ is the SFTP file transfer capability, which is a secure file transfer protocol. It also includes a file encryption module, scheduling, and email notification features, which are very useful. GoAnywhere MFTÂ does not require any maintenance on my end; it is all being taken care of by the developers.
What needs improvement?
One area where they could improve GoAnywhere MFTÂ is the UI, as it feels outdated.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for about six to twelve months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have not seen any instability or issues with stability in GoAnywhere MFT, but I mentioned that the UI feels outdated.
How are customer service and support?
I have contacted their customer support, but they are quite busy and reply in approximately three to four days. The quality of their support for GoAnywhere MFT was not as they mentioned on their website; it was supposed to be 24/7, but they are taking two to three days to reply to my emails. I messaged them three to four times, but they are consistently late in responding.
When they did answer, the quality of their responses was good, but the response time was not satisfactory. They advertise 24/7 support and response within 24 hours, but they are taking at least two days to reply.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I switched from Salesforce Workflow to GoAnywhere MFT.
How was the initial setup?
When I first started using GoAnywhere MFT, it was very easy. I watched a video tutorial on YouTube and it took me approximately 23 minutes to fully understand how to use GoAnywhere MFT. After that, I did not need any additional explanation.
What other advice do I have?
We are not using the included connectors in GoAnywhere MFT right now; I mentioned that we were using them before, but I am not using them currently. I do use the Agents in GoAnywhere MFT. The review which I wrote on G2 about this was based on my usage of this software approximately three to four months prior, but I am not using it currently.
I have never used features in GoAnywhere MFT such as Secure Forms, GoFast, or Agents; I only use the SFTP transfer protocol. Leaving the support aside, I would rate GoAnywhere MFT 7 out of 10. If I were to rate only the support, I would give them a 5 out of 10.