Thursday, 16 February 2012 14:29
HANDD Business Solutions Signs Up To Add Attachmate ‘FileXpress’ And ‘Reflection For Secure IT’ To Their Secure File Transfer Software Offering
HANDD Business Solutions Ltd, the UK’s leading supplier of software solutions for secure file transfer has this week signed a contract with global manufacturers Attachmate to sell and distribute the ‘FileXpress’ and ‘Reflection for Secure IT’ products for managed file transfer into the UK market.
Attachmate, one of’ The Attachmate Group’s’ four business units (alongside Novell, SUSE and NetIQ) has been in the business of publishing advanced software such as terminal emulation, legacy modernisation, managed file transfer, and enterprise fraud management for 30 years. They have a solid reputation for IT innovation and customer satisfaction which have distinguished Attachmate in the marketplace. Attachmate Channel Manager Camille Morgan comments;
“We see this appointment as a strategic step, widening our access to the UK market where there is very attractive growth potential. HANDD comes with enormous experience and credibility, combined with a strong foot-hold in the market. We are looking forward to working with HANDD and being part of the growth in the coming years”.
HANDD Business Solutions Ltd has been operating in the UK for almost seven years and has built up a large portfolio of clients in the UK and abroad for secure and managed file transfer. Known for being independent consultants they are experts with compliance, governance, security and operational needs that can be met with the right software solutions. Working with the world’s most respected software writers in the managed file transfer field, the addition of Attachmate to their portfolio of prestigious vendors is timely as data protection becomes more important.
Chris Farrelly Sales Director at HANDD commenting on the move:
“We are delighted that Attachmate has recognised our strengths and experience in this market and believe that we have all the resources and expertise to make the most of this exciting partnership. We operate in many verticals and know that the Attachmate state-of-the-art, modular MFT product suite can offer a unique solution to our portfolio. Having analysed a number of the leading players within the MFT market, I feel Attachmate and specifically their FileXpress solution is one of the leading lights in the space. Our raison d'être is to provide our customers with the best solution on the market for their specific needs & requirements. I feel by adding the Attachmate product suite, we have a very rounded and polished Enterprise MFT solution that will ensure our customers continue to have access to the best and most forward-thinking vendors in the Managed File Transfer Market. ”
Secure and managed file transfer have seen massive growth over the last few years due to the inherent weaknesses of FTP. Managed file transfer offers complete control and visibility of data as it flows around organisations and between them and their stake-holders. Operational efficacy, data protection and governance mean that data security is more important than ever to divert file leakage disaster.
Barry Davis Regional Sales Director for the UK said ‘We are very excited with signing HANDD in the UK. With Attachmate’s expertise in delivering robust products and HANDD’s extensive knowledge of the MFT market we feel that this partnership will help extend these offerings out to the UK reseller market’
In a recent survey carried out by Attachmate it revealed that numerous companies still use FTP or other legacy data transfer systems, even though 53 per cent of those surveyed realize that these methods do not meet current security standards. Thus, it comes as no surprise that data security is viewed as their greatest challenge.
Thursday, 16 February 2012 14:23
HANDD Business Solutions Ltd Signs Up To Add Attachmate ‘FileXpress’ And ‘Reflection For Secure IT’ To Their Secure File Transfer Software Offering
HANDD Business Solutions Ltd, the UK’s leading supplier of software solutions for secure file transfer has this week signed a contract with global manufacturers Attachmate to sell and distribute the ‘FileXpress’ and ‘Reflection for Secure IT’ products for managed file transfer into the UK market.
Attachmate, one of’ The Attachmate Group’s’ four business units (alongside Novell, SUSE and NetIQ) has been in the business of publishing advanced software such as terminal emulation, legacy modernisation, managed file transfer, and enterprise fraud management for 30 years. They have a solid reputation for IT innovation and customer satisfaction which have distinguished Attachmate in the marketplace. Attachmate Channel Manager Camille Morgan comments;
“We see this appointment as a strategic step, widening our access to the UK market where there is very attractive growth potential. HANDD comes with enormous experience and credibility, combined with a strong foot-hold in the market. We are looking forward to working with HANDD and being part of the growth in the coming years”.
HANDD Business Solutions Ltd has been operating in the UK for almost seven years and has built up a large portfolio of clients in the UK and abroad for secure and managed file transfer. Known for being independent consultants they are experts with compliance, governance, security and operational needs that can be met with the right software solutions. Working with the world’s most respected software writers in the managed file transfer field, the addition of Attachmate to their portfolio of prestigious vendors is timely as data protection becomes more important.
Chris Farrelly Sales Director at HANDD Business Solutions commenting on the move:
“We are delighted that Attachmate has recognised our strengths and experience in this market and believe that we have all the resources and expertise to make the most of this exciting partnership. We operate in many verticals and know that the Attachmate state-of-the-art, modular MFT product suite can offer a unique solution to our portfolio. Having analysed a number of the leading players within the MFT market, I feel Attachmate and specifically their FileXpress solution is one of the leading lights in the space. Our raison d'être is to provide our customers with the best solution on the market for their specific needs & requirements. I feel by adding the Attachmate product suite, we have a very rounded and polished Enterprise MFT solution that will ensure our customers continue to have access to the best and most forward-thinking vendors in the Managed File Transfer Market. ”
Secure and managed file transfer have seen massive growth over the last few years due to the inherent weaknesses of FTP. Managed file transfer offers complete control and visibility of data as it flows around organisations and between them and their stake-holders. Operational efficacy, data protection and governance mean that data security is more important than ever to divert file leakage disaster.
Barry Davis Regional Sales Director for the UK said ‘We are very excited with signing HANDD in the UK. With Attachmate’s expertise in delivering robust products and HANDD’s extensive knowledge of the MFT market we feel that this partnership will help extend these offerings out to the UK reseller market’
In a recent survey carried out by Attachmate it revealed that numerous companies still use FTP or other legacy data transfer systems, even though 53 per cent of those surveyed realize that these methods do not meet current security standards. Thus, it comes as no surprise that data security is viewed as their greatest challenge.
Wednesday, 18 January 2012 13:00
South River Technologies Announces Cornerstone Version 9 with MailArmour
South River Technologies Announces Cornerstone Version 9 With MailArmour
New Version Offers Comprehensive Security for Email, File Transfer and Data Storage
ANNAPOLIS, MD, Jan 17, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- South River Technologies, Inc. (SRT), an innovator in secure file transfer and file collaboration software, announced today the release of Version 9 of its Cornerstone Managed File Transfer product. Cornerstone secures vital business data while it is stored and transferred, enabling enterprises to gain unprecedented control and visibility of the data flows. Email, file transfers and collaborative activity are secured and managed by the Cornerstone Solution.
Version 9 offers some major new features, including additional protocol support and the release of the new MailArmour module. In addition, the web-based user interface that was previously a separate option, has now been bundled into the base server platform.
The MailArmour module enhances email security. The module is unique in that it encrypts both the body of the email, as well as any email attachments. In addition to securing the email transfer, MailArmour validates the recipient to assure that confidential email is not inadvertently sent to the wrong person. Approximately 54% of corporate data breaches are caused by employee error. Many are the result of sending to the wrong recipient or adding the wrong attachment.
"It's no longer enough for businesses to simply encrypt their file transfers," said Michael Ryan, co-founder and CEO of South River Technologies. "Securing email closes one of the biggest gaps in data security and facilitates rapid adoption because the impact on the way that users work is minimal."
Cornerstone version 9 also includes support for the WebDAV protocol. WebDAV is a collaborative protocol that can support features like file-locking to prevent data conflicts.
About South River Technologies South River Technologies is an innovator in secure file management and collaboration software. The Company's software allows users to access, manage, and share files over the Internet in order to automate and streamline business processes and enhance productivity. SRT's products enhance customers' existing applications by instantly enabling secure access and Internet file sharing within those applications. More than 70,000 customers in 120 countries use SRT's software to make remote file access and collaboration more efficient for their customers, partners, and distributed workforce. For more information, please visit www.southrivertech.com .
Tuesday, 10 January 2012 15:40
HANDD Business Solutions Ltd offer Upgraded Linoma GoAnywhere Director
There’s no better way to kick off the new year than with a new release of Linoma Software’s GoAnywhere™ Director, our popular managed file transfer software.
GoAnywhere Director is the flagship component of the GoAnywhere managed file transfer suite, and it’s used by thousands of enterprise customers who need to initiate secure file transfers as part of their daily workflow.
Whether exchanging data with trading partners, vendors, customers, or even other servers, GoAnywhere Director is the preferred solution for our clients in both the IBM Power Systems environment as well as Linux, Windows, Solaris and others because it simplifies, automates and secures file transfers efficiently, while still remaining affordable.
Director 4.0 has added a variety of features to improve the user experience, including enhanced job controls, custom add-ons, new options for holiday calendars for scheduling, and more than 30 additional advanced functions.
For more details, check out our latest announcement, or dig deeper by reviewing the software release notes.
If you’ve been considering a different solution for handling your secure file transfers, we invite you to begin 2012 by investigating GoAnywhere. Learn more about our managed file transfer solution, or simply request a free trial. Call HANDD Managed File Transfer Specialists on 0845 643 4063 or Contact Us
Monday, 31 October 2011 11:36
Moving beyond FTP: Where to begin?
“My company still relies heavily on FTP. I know we should be using something more secure, but I don’t know where to begin.”
Sound familiar?
The easy answer is that you should migrate away from antiquated FTP software because it could be putting your company’s data at risk – Unsecured data is obviously an enormous liability. Not only does FTP pose a real security threat, but it also lacks many of the management and enforcement capabilities that modern Managed File Transfer solutions offer.
No, it won’t be as daunting of a task as you think. Here’s a few steps to help you get started:
- Identify the various tools that are being used to transfer information in, out, and around your organization. This would include not only all the one-off FTP instances, but also email attachments, file sharing websites, smartphones, EDI, etc. Chances are, you’ll be surprised to learn some of the methods employees are using to share and move files and data.
- Map out existing processes for file and data interactions. Include person-to-person, person-to-server, business-to-business and system-to-system scenarios. Make sure you really understand the business processes that consume and rely on data.
- Take inventory of the places where files live. Servers, employee computers, network directories, SharePoint, ordering systems, CRM software, etc. After all, it’s harder to protect information that you don’t even know exists.
- Think about how much your company depends on the secure and reliable transfer of files and data. What would the effects be of a data breach? How much does revenue or profitability depend on the underlying business process and the data that feeds them?
- Determine who has access to sensitive company information. Then think about who really needs access (and who doesn’t) to the various types of information. If you’re not already controlling access to company information, it should be part of your near-term plan. Not everybody in your company should have access to everything.
Modern managed file transfer solutions deliver not only the security you know your business requires, but also the ability to better govern and control you data…. As well as provide you with visibility and auditing capabilities into all of your organizations data interactions, including files, events, people, policies and processes.
Tuesday, 11 January 2011 15:34
Compliance and Regulations for Sensitive Data Transfers
Highly sensitive data is frequently exchanged between organizations. For instance, a business will routinely transmit financial information to their bank including payroll direct deposits and ACH payments. These transactions most likely contain sensitive elements like bank account numbers, routing numbers, social security numbers and payment information.
Industry-specific transactions may also contain highly sensitive data. For example, in the health care business, patient records are regularly exchanged between hospitals, doctors and payment providers. In the insurance business, policy information is often transmitted between carriers. This information may contain names, addresses, birth dates, social security numbers and other private information.
Loss of sensitive data can result in great financial expense, lawsuits and public embarrassment for the affected organization. Therefore it is no surprise that industries are setting new regulations and standards to address the security of their data. For instance:
- PCI DSS requires that credit card numbers are encrypted while “at rest” and “in motion”. Failure to do so can result in severe fines and potential loss of your merchant account.
- HIPAA requires that healthcare records are secured to protect the privacy of patients.
- State privacy laws require that customers are notified if their personal information may have been lost or stolen. Some states will also assess large fines against organizations if this data is not protected properly.
Organizations should consider compliance requirements and regulations when looking for a Managed File Transfer solution. An effective solution should have a number of encryption methods available to protect sensitive data including SSL, SSH, AES and Open PGP encryption. Audit trails should also be in place to track file transfer activity so you can easily determine what files are being sent, what time they are sent, who the sender and receiver is, and so on. If you are looking for a comprehensive solution please have a look at the Managed File Transfer Solutions offered by GoAnywhere.
HANDD Business Solutions would like to thank Bob Luebbe (Linoma Software) for this blog.
Source: http://blog.linomasoftware.com/2011/01/10/compliance-and-regulations-for-sensitive-data-transfers
Thursday, 16 December 2010 09:49
Top 10 Managed File Transfer Considerations
Source Linoma Software
Before looking for a managed file transfer solution, it is important to determine how data is currently being transferred from your organization. You should find out what users and applications are performing the data transfers, where the source of the data resides, how sensitive the data is, how the data is formatted for the partners and what protocols are used to transmit the information. If the files are encrypted or compressed before transmission, find out what tools and standards are being utilized.
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