HANDD File Operations as a Service
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HANDD File Operations as a Service

Let HANDD's experts manage every aspect of your MFT file operations — from workflow automation and partner onboarding to monitoring, error handling, and compliance reporting. You focus on business outcomes; we handle everything in between.

100%
Managed File Operations
24/7
Proactive Monitoring
<4hr
Incident Response SLA
Multi-Platform
GoAnywhere · Globalscape · MoveIt & More

What is File Operations as a Service?

A fully managed operational layer on top of your existing MFT platform — HANDD takes ownership of the day-to-day running of your file transfer environment.

Operations Ownership

HANDD owns and executes all routine and complex file operation tasks within your MFT platform on your behalf.

Platform Agnostic

Works across GoAnywhere MFT, Globalscape, MoveIt, Stonebranch, Couchdrop, and other leading MFT platforms — no migration required.

Security & Compliance

Continuous governance, audit trail management, and compliance checks embedded into every operation we run.

SLA-Backed Delivery

Defined response and resolution times for incidents, changes, and onboarding requests — all under a single service agreement.

Six Pillars at a Glance

File Operations as a Service covers every operational dimension of your MFT environment.

Workflow & Job Management

Design, schedule, and maintain all file transfer workflows from end to end.

Partner & User Management

Onboard, configure, and lifecycle-manage all trading partners and users.

Monitoring & Incidents

24/7 proactive monitoring and SLA-backed incident resolution.

File Routing & Transformation

Conditional routing, format translation, encryption, and scripting.

Audit, Compliance & Reporting

Full audit trails, regulatory reports, and monthly operational packs.

Configuration & Optimisation

Platform tuning, patching coordination, housekeeping, and DR support.

From Discovery to Steady State

HANDD embeds into your MFT environment and takes over operational responsibility through a proven five-phase engagement model.

1

Discovery & Onboarding

Audit existing workflows, partners, and configurations.

2

Workflow Design

Build and document all transfer jobs and routing logic.

3

Partner Management

Onboard, configure, and maintain trading partners.

4

Monitor & Alert

24/7 job monitoring and proactive incident triage.

5

Report & Optimise

Monthly reviews, performance reporting, continuous improvement.

Structured Service Transition

A structured approach that ensures smooth service transition with minimal disruption to your operations.

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Phase 1 — Assess (Week 1–2)

HANDD conducts a full audit of your existing MFT environment: jobs, partners, protocols, configurations, and compliance posture.

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Phase 2 — Transition (Week 2–4)

We document, baseline, and assume responsibility for operations. Runbooks are created and access is provisioned for the HANDD team.

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Phase 3 — Steady State (Ongoing)

HANDD operates your MFT environment daily, delivering against SLAs with continuous improvement and regular reporting to your team.

Detailed Service Pillars

Six core operational pillars, each fully managed by HANDD's certified MFT engineers. Expand each pillar to explore included activities.

Workflow & Job Management

Core
  • Design, build, and maintain all file transfer workflows
  • Schedule and sequence jobs across systems and partners
  • Dependency mapping and chain job orchestration
  • Retry logic and failure recovery procedures
  • Change management and workflow version control
  • Bulk job migrations and platform upgrades

Trading Partner & User Management

Core
  • New partner onboarding and credential provisioning
  • Protocol configuration: SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, AS2, OFTP2
  • SSH key lifecycle management (generation, rotation, revocation)
  • Certificate management and renewal tracking
  • Partner offboarding and access decommissioning
  • Internal user provisioning and role-based access control

Monitoring & Incident Management

Core
  • 24/7 proactive job monitoring and health checks
  • Automated alerting for failed, stalled, or delayed transfers
  • Incident triage, root cause analysis, and resolution
  • SLA-backed response and resolution time commitments
  • Escalation management and communication with partners
  • Post-incident reports and corrective action plans

File Routing & Transformation

  • Conditional routing rules and content-based routing
  • File format translation (CSV, XML, JSON, EDI, fixed-width)
  • PGP/GPG encryption and decryption management
  • File compression, decompression, and archiving
  • Filename and path transformations
  • Pre/post transfer scripting and automation hooks

Audit, Compliance & Reporting

  • Comprehensive audit trail maintenance and log management
  • Scheduled compliance reports (GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA)
  • Transfer volume and performance reporting
  • Non-repudiation and delivery confirmation tracking
  • Monthly operational review packs
  • Ad-hoc reporting and data extraction requests

Configuration, Maintenance & Optimisation

  • Platform configuration changes and tuning
  • Patch and minor version update coordination
  • Performance optimisation and throughput analysis
  • Housekeeping: archive, purge, and storage management
  • Backup verification and DR testing support
  • Continuous improvement recommendations

File Operations as a Service vs. Alternatives

See how a fully managed operations service stacks up against other approaches to running your MFT environment.

CapabilityFileOpsaaS (HANDD)In-House TeamBasic MSPDIY + MFTaaS
Workflow Design & BuildHANDD ManagedCustomer ResourcePartialCustomer Resource
Partner OnboardingHANDD ManagedCustomer ResourcePartialCustomer Resource
24/7 MonitoringIncludedHigh CostLimitedNot Included
Incident ManagementHANDD OwnedCustomer OwnedReactive OnlyCustomer Owned
File TransformationIncluded (Pro+)Dev EffortNot IncludedNot Included
Compliance ReportingAutomatedManual EffortNot IncludedCustomer Managed
Time to Onboard1–2 Weeks3–6 Months (hire)4–6 Weeks2–4 Weeks
MFT Expertise LevelCertified SpecialistsVariableGeneralistVariable
Pricing ModelSubscriptionHeadcount + ToolsContractHybrid

Who Is File Operations as a Service For?

Designed for organisations where MFT operations are critical but overstretching internal teams.

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Manage HL7, FHIR, and EDI file flows securely across clinical partners, labs, and insurers — with full HIPAA audit trail managed by HANDD.

Financial Services

Automate high-volume payment, settlement, and regulatory file exchanges with PCI-compliant operations and non-repudiation tracking.

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Streamline EDI-based supplier communications, logistics files, and inventory feeds with fully managed partner onboarding at scale.

Retail & E-Commerce

Support high-volume B2B integration with marketplace partners, 3PLs, and ERP systems without growing your operations headcount.

Organisations Without In-House MFT Teams

Gain enterprise-grade MFT operations capability on a subscription basis — no need to hire, train, or retain specialist staff.

Complex Multi-Partner Environments

HANDD takes on the operational burden of managing hundreds of trading partners, diverse protocols, and intricate routing logic.

File Operations as a Service + MFTaaS

Combine HANDD's File Operations as a Service with our MFTaaS platform for a truly end-to-end managed file transfer experience.

MFTaaS

HANDD hosts, manages, and maintains your MFT platform infrastructure — patching, HA, DR, and scaling included.

  • Cloud-hosted MFT platform
  • High availability & DR
  • Patching & version management
  • Auto-scaling infrastructure
Combined
= Full Stack Managed
Zero infrastructure.
Zero operations overhead.

File Operations as a Service

HANDD manages all workflows, partners, monitoring, transformations, and compliance on top of your MFT platform.

  • All workflows & jobs managed
  • Partner onboarding & lifecycle
  • 24/7 monitoring & incidents
  • Compliance & audit reporting

Truly Hands-Free

No infrastructure to manage, no operations to run. HANDD handles everything from server to workflow.

Single Subscription

One contract, one invoice, one point of accountability. Predictable OpEx with no hidden costs.

Unified Support

A single HANDD team covers both infrastructure and operational issues — no finger-pointing between vendors.

Key Business Benefits

Eliminate Operational Overhead

Free your team from day-to-day MFT operations so they can focus on strategic initiatives.

Faster Partner Onboarding

New trading partners connected and operational in days, not weeks — managed entirely by HANDD.

24/7 Incident Coverage

Round-the-clock monitoring and SLA-backed resolution without the cost of building an internal NOC.

Predictable Costs

Subscription pricing replaces unpredictable headcount and tooling costs with a fixed monthly fee.

Certified MFT Expertise

Access a team of certified specialists with deep platform knowledge across all major MFT vendors.

Continuous Improvement

Monthly reviews, performance reporting, and proactive optimisation recommendations built into the service.

Ready to Bulletproof Your File Operations?

Talk to a HANDD expert today and find out how File Operations as a Service can free your team from MFT operational overhead.