Fortra Globalscape customers are escaping to Axway MFT
As Fortra's focus shifts away from Globalscape, customers facing an uncertain future are switching to Axway MFT for greater capability, stronger security, and better connectivity.
With over 40 years of file transfer experience, Axway MFT powers the world by moving:
40% of U.S. GDP
Processed by Axway
$10 trillion
In processed transactions
9 of the top 10
Global manufacturers
How does Axway MFT compare with Globalscape?
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| Supports multiple operating systems |
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Windows only |
| Supports containerization |
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| Fully featured web user interface |
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| Agent-to-agent transfers |
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| Suitable for high volumes |
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| Strong roadmap with clear vision |
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| Complex automated event rules |
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| Fully managed option |
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Globalscape EFT
Supports multiple operating systems
Windows only
Supports containerization
Fully featured web user interface
Agent-to-agent transfers
Suitable for high volumes
Strong roadmap with clear vision
Complex automated event rules
Fully managed option
"The ability to send and receive data in a timely manner is crucial: we even use MFT to update the app that provides briefing information to our flight crews. Any delays or disruptions to file transfers have the potential to disrupt our customer-facing services, so we need our MFT services online around the clock."
Kat Cooper
Why Globalscape customers are switching to Axway MFT
From customer-driven development to a reputation for high-volume transfers, Axway MFT is the clear choice among Globalscape customers for 4 key reasons:
Security is our top priority
Working with some of the world’s largest businesses and organizations means security is not an afterthought. It’s in everything we do and consistently at the forefront of our minds.
We're committed to continuous improvement and development
Axway’s concise, purpose-driven MFT portfolio doesn't conflict with other product lines. All R&D is poured into benefitting all Axway MFT customers.
We're ready for any environment
With support for multiple operating systems, databases, object storage, and containerization, Axway MFT is ready for any environment and level of complexity.
We’re scalable to evolve with your business
Without the limitations of Globalscape, Axway handles millions of file transfers daily and will always offer solutions that grow with you.
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Axway Managed File Transfer
Axway Managed File Transfer (MFT) allows you to control how your organization exchanges files while ensuring your data is protected and complies with regulations. Axway has been defining MFT technology for over 20 years.
How Axway MFT capabilities beat Globalscape
From modern administration to end-to-end file transfer visibility, Axway Managed File Transfer checks all the boxes for modern enterprises. Globalscape can’t.
Secure connectivity with third parties
Using FTPS, SFTP, PeSIT, and AS2, SecureTransport is the MFT gateway that connects business networks with the outside world.
- Leverages a platform of security, reliability, and scalability
- Enables businesses to automate data flows
- Supports multiple operating systems and containerization
- Delivers always-on reliability for businesses where interruption is disruption
Reliable system-to-system data exchange
Transfer CFT is our internal file transfer solution, capable of securely and reliably moving files between servers, applications, and storage repositories.
- Supports Windows and 15 other operating systems and containerization
- Bridges legacy and new systems and applications
- Enables cloud-to-ground transfers
- Integrates with SecureTransport and Apache Kafka
MFT monitoring, observability, and empowerment
Workbench provides visibility, observability, and empowers IT operations, where Globalscape ARM (advanced reporting module) is simply a reporting tool.
- Centralizes system health monitoring
- Provides end-to-end file tracking
- Enables post-transfer automation workflows
- Includes SLA monitoring and dashboarding
Questions to ask about Globalscape
Globalscape has tons of features but not as many answers. Here are the real questions to ask.
Has Globalscape entered end of life?
This has been a question on the minds of the marketplace since Globalscape's acquisition by Fortra in 2020. With two major MFT platforms in its portfolio, what is Fortra’s strategy?
How much time can Fortra dedicate to individual solutions?
With a crowded portfolio of a varying array of solution types – including another MFT solution – Globalscape's dedication to R&D and support resources for its product line is questionable, especially as the company turns more of its attention on GoAnywhere.
Why does Globalscape only support Windows?
It is puzzling that the success of Globalscape has been limited to one operating system. Even its remote agents are Windows only. Axway supports customers who have a mixture of operating systems and environments.
Why is the web administration console capability so limited?
A fully functional web administration console has been on the wish list of customers for years. Globalscape's current version has some user management capabilities and displays for summarized file transfer information – but where is the rest?
Is it possible to easily migrate from Globalscape to GoAnywhere?
If GoAnywhere is the future direction, you’d think there would be an easy way to migrate between them. But there isn’t. Customers should evaluate the rest of the MFT market when moving from Globalscape, as the level of effort is the same either way.
Let's talk
Migrations can be difficult, especially when your business depends on the exchange of data to keep running. Don’t worry, we have a wealth of in-house expertise and proven processes that have enabled us to help companies like yours move to Axway countless times before.
Let's talk
Migrations can be difficult, especially when your business depends on the exchange of data to keep running. Don’t worry, we have a wealth of in-house expertise and proven processes that have enabled us to help companies like yours move to Axway countless times before.