FTP is now 40 years old. Requirements on data exchange are increasing every day. FTP never was future proof. It is now clearly obsolete. Managed File Transfer with Axway is your best bet to replace it.
4. FTP – Missing Some Key Ingredients
• Client / Server Architecture
ü Client initiates all connections
• Many Variations Of FTP, (Vendor Customizations)
• FTP Problems
ü No Encryption – Data Confidentiality
ü User Names and Passwords Are In The Clear
ü No Integrity Checking
ü No Checkpoint Restart
ü Reciprocal Non-Repudiation
ü Data Compression
7. What The Analysts Say About FTP
“FTP enables file movement between disparate devices and systems,
but it doesn't provide management, monitoring, security or process
control.”
“An MFT suite helps control all aspects of data movement, ensuring
that they're fully managed and secured.“
Gartner
“Due to the stronger governance, administration, and security features
that they provide, MFT products are replacing FTP solutions in many
organizations. Though still widely used, FTP alternatives lack the
level of security, auditability, and governance that a growing number
of enterprises are seeking.”
Forrester
9. FTP Server for B2B Exchanges
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