My use case for the solution is both file transfer and file storage. We use it for file transfer within the organization and also for storing and managing our files at the organization.
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Best for automate and keep data transfer compliant
Secure file transfer solution for our cloud modernization programs
We used it to pull files from systems like SAP and other EHR/EMR sources and then move those to Azure Blob and mount in Databricks
Best things i noticed,
The trigger-based jobs are useful for automating things without too much manual work
SFTP, FTPS support
Audit logs helped during compliance
Reusable templates for file transfers
Biggest help was reducing manual scripts and FTP headaches
Also useful for handling file encryption/decryption (PGP)
License cost & subscriptions should be little more better in teh competitive world
Getting more add-on direct connectors for modern systems
Overall, it reduced operational overhead and made our cloud data ingestion more streamlined and secure.
We had multiple on-prem systems sending files manually or through legacy scripts — GoAnywhere helped centralize and automate all of that.
It also helped us enforce encryption standards and maintain audit logs, which is important for HIPAA compliance.
Effortless Deployment, Essential for File Management
Empowers organizations with enhanced file security and efficient data management
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
GoAnywhere MFT saves us a lot of time. Previously, we were using simple file sharing platforms, such as Google Suite. However, we were concerned about our file security and encryption, so we chose GoAnywhere MFT. GoAnywhere MFT is a great file-specific, file transfer-specific, and encryption-specific solution. It does its work really well. Other software can handle their work adequately, but the file sharing, file encryption, and file security and sharing are perfect in this solution.
What is most valuable?
The best features I appreciate most about the solution are the security and encryption they provide, which is really awesome. The main reason we use GoAnywhere MFT is the file security. I went through their security policies, and these are really great.
What needs improvement?
One area I want to see improvement is their licensing system. They are still using a key system, similar to Windows activation keys from Microsoft. They should improve that with better pricing plans.
Additionally, they can improve their UI. I really feel it is outdated, so improvement in UI would help.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for around one month.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would say GoAnywhere MFT is stable, though we had downtime for a few minutes due to our company glitches. The issue was not from GCP, so I would rate stability as a nine.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate scalability with GoAnywhere MFT as really good, giving it a rating of ten out of ten.
On the management side, 50 to 60 people use it.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate the technical support that GoAnywhere MFT provides around a seven. I talked with the support once, and they were not available at that time.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We were previously using simple file sharing platforms, specifically Google Suite. We were concerned about our file security and encryption, which led us to choose GoAnywhere MFT.
How was the initial setup?
We have a hybrid model. Currently, we are using GCP as our cloud provider. We are looking for transferring to some other platform, but for now, we are using GCP.
The deployment is really straightforward. It took within one to two days to get properly set up.
What was our ROI?
The return on investment includes saving time and increasing efficiency. It really increased our efficiency. It saves 20% to 30% of time compared to when we used to send files one by one to a collected Gmail.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is around market value. It is neither too high nor too low, but balanced.
What other advice do I have?
In terms of connectors, we are currently using the Salesforce one. I also tried using Slack, but I encountered some issues with it. However, it worked out fine in the end. The integrations are good. I explored the various integrations available, and there are plenty of them. However, we use only a few of them.
I would definitely recommend GoAnywhere MFT to other users because what it provides is perfect. I have no problem with it.
Overall, I would rate GoAnywhere MFT as a nine out of ten.
Best Of All Time Secure Managed File Transfer.
Simplified and fast file transfers
What is our primary use case?
I use this solution to transfer a large amount of files from one folder to another. The agents can be monitored in one place, which is how I have been using this solution.
I use Secure Forms to collect information. The solution supports drag and drop which eases the file uploading process. They have made it easier for me to upload my data onto the GoAnywhere MFT solution.
How has it helped my organization?
GoAnywhere MFT has improved my organization in the way that I can easily deploy the agents in remote areas. I can control my agents in one remote area as well. If they are in different areas, I can control them in just one place. It also helps me to monitor the files and folders when we are connected on the server.
GoAnywhere MFT has helped me complete tasks quickly compared to other features I have used previously. It doesn't have slowdowns, which makes it the best suited solution for me to use.
What is most valuable?
The best features are the GoAnywhere MFT Agents, the Secure Folders, and the Secure Forms.
What needs improvement?
The user training should be straightforward from the date of implementation since it is somewhat complicated for new users. That is the only improvement that needs to be done.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for 18 months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is good. It has no crashes or setbacks. I would rate it an eight out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is easy. I would rate it an eight out of ten for scalability.
How are customer service and support?
Their technical support team is friendly. I would rate them a ten out of ten.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used other solutions, but not for a long period of time, so the experience with them is not very comprehensive.
What was our ROI?
It has saved my expenditure by about 20% and increased the workflow.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Its cost is reasonable.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did not evaluate alternate solutions.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend it to other users because it can easily transfer files from one server to another.
I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.