Managed File Transfer –
Secure File Transfer of sensitive data of any size between companies, partners and employees
Ensure Compliance when handling sensitive, regulated or high value information
Data security and compliance requirements weigh heavily on any company that has to handle business-critical data. This calls for a secure and agile file transfer infrastructure. Whether file transfers are automated (scheduled) or ad hoc (unscheduled), SEEBURGER’s BIS MFT Solution provides security, transparency and traceability over any data transfer.
Managed File Transfer Use Cases
Ad hoc File Transfer
Ad hoc-data Human2Human exchange – as simple as email, yet secure!
With BIS MFT Solution Employees send sensitive documents securely and comfortably. Using ad hoc file transfer as a secure point-to-point connection instead of unsecure/personal e-mail or rogue services.
BIS MFT Solution integrates seamlessly into the desktop environments such as Outlook and Windows File Explorer. Users can also initiate and manage file transfers on the go via the mobile app (iOS and Android) or web portal.
SEEBURGER Customer Examples:
Delivery of large volume image files to retailers
With the MFT solution, ad-hoc product images can be transmitted from directories or even Outlook to external business partners. This avoids time-consuming postal mailing of marketing materials.
Secure exchange of confidential data between CPG’s and Marketing agencies
Collaboration with external marketing agencies for the electronic transmission of design drafts prior to publication: During the time-critical design phase, consumer goods manufacturers increasingly use external service providers. For this purpose, they must use a secure and fast data transfer of large-volume images and product videos.
Engineering data exchange
Easy handling of the engineering data exchange with different partners, different protocols and standards, which are required for various industries - directly from your workstation using a scalable MFT solution.
Teamwork
Working together on files using a secure Data Room
Parties have controlled access to virtual data rooms where documents / files of any size can be shared either with a controlled lifespan or indefinitely.
Secure and efficient teamwork via:
- Protected virtual data rooms for file sharing of sensitive information
- Share/Subscribe to entire folders. E-mail notifications in the case of updates
- No technical file size restrictions
- Synchronization of folders
SEEBURGER Customer examples:
- Data room for cooperation and file sharing in project teams, e.g. RFP responses, collateral preparation
- Secure depository (eSafe) for management and supervisory board information
- HR: Sensitive data containment, e.g. personnel information, CVs etc.
Virtual Project Room
An international Brand of the White Goods Industry has to work extensively with external development partners during the design phase of new products. This requires a secure Data Room accessible anywhere, anytime.
eSafe for Management and Supervisory Board Information
SEEBURGER AG uses BIS MFT Solution as eSafe to securely deposit and exchange sensitive documents between the Management Team and with the Advisory Board.
HR Applicant Platform
A medium-sized, internationally active company uses the BIS MFT Solution for the exchange of application documents and employment contracts. Confidential personal data can be processed from start to finish by multiple HR managers in a protected environment.
These customer scenarios are only examples of options to mutually work on data in a secure, traceable and protected way.
Scheduled File Transfer
Periodic data transfers are efficiently automated via the BIS MFT Solution – both time or event-driven.
The BIS MFT Solution enables the setup of any file transfer scenarios between systems and/or individuals, such as the automated sending of reports to distribution lists (price lists updates, sales figures, etc.).
SEEBURGER Customer examples:
Feeding to Price Search Engines
A leading producer of office supplies uses several shops as well as search engines to brand their name. The permanent feeding of their price changes to Price Search Engines takes place by continuous updating from several databases from backend systems.
Scheduled File Transfer in the High Tech Industry
A reputable PC manufacturer distributes new images weekly to all contracted manufacturers worldwide.
Omnichannel Support for Retail
Automated distribution of price lists, sales figures, inventory data etc. to all of a textile retailer’s stores.
These customer scenarios are only examples of options to transfer data on a scheduled and controlled basis.
Connecting Systems
Integrated data exchange – connecting systems
The BIS MFT solution is equipped with integrated application adapters for the file export and file import from or into application systems or databases. Applications can be connected simply even if they have a non-native file interface.
Outside the reach of specific adapters a generic MFT agent software is available with SEEBURGER BIS Link. It comes preconfigured and allows connection of even the most remote system to the BIS MFT solution.
SEEBURGER Customer examples:
Automotive: Automated master data transfer between plants and headquarters
Engineering: CAx data transfer with connection to a PDM/PLM system
Retail: Exchange of sales figures and price lists between headquarters and branch offices
Insurance Industry: Document scanning stations without "built-in" communication have to send OCR data.
These customer scenarios are only examples on how to use BIS MFT to connect systems and benefit from reduced operating efforts and enhanced transparency of data exchange.
Functional overview of the SEEBURGER BIS MFT Solution
Implement secure file transfer scenarios with SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite
The coordination of company–wide data streams requires security, control and transparency. SEEBURGER’s MFT solution comprehensively ensures this via two core building blocks: The MFT Gateway ensures the secure transfer of data and the MFT Management ensures efficient administration and control.
The BIS MFT Gateway controls and governs all processes around file transfer. The interactive file transfer functionality is provided by the BIS FileExchange Server.
The BIS MFT Management offers an overview of your own and third-party MFT mount points, users, authorizations and file transfers at any time and supports onboarding via self–service functions.
With tailored role–based functions for users, communication partners, MFT integrators and MFT specialists, the BIS MFT Management minimizes the effort for administration and communication with the users.
5 Ways Secure Managed File Transfer Can Improve Your Business
Automated and managed file transfer of any files using your current protocols (SFTP, FTP etc.).
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BIS MFT Solution – Advantages and Business Values
Whether automated or ad hoc, the BIS MFT solution creates security, transparency and traceability for your file transfers:
Central control
Controlled, traceable file transfer with any business partner, systems and applications via a central transaction management for all communication protocols.Secure transmission
of any files without size limitation.Simple handling
Integration into usual workplace environments, web portals for secure integration of internal and external project participants and mobile apps.Transparency and Compliance
Controlled data transmission activities (who, when, to whom) while meeting compliance regulations.Workflow controlled
Individual automated/workflow–controlled scenarios for the pre or post processing of files.Mobile app for access while underway
Initiate and monitor secure transfer using tablets and smartphones while underway.