Sony announced that it will end Japanese sales of its 3.5" floppy discs in March 2011. Sony introduced the floppy disk in 1981, where it served as a linchpin for the sneakernet in the days before the commercial use of the Internet.

 

Due to the rise in the Internet for transferring files and larger-format storage media such as CDs, DVDs, Zip, and USB drives, Sony saw its Japanese sales of floppies shrink from 47 million discs in 2002 to 12 million in 2009. All in all, 3.5" floppies were a mainstay of file transfer between personal computers for the better part of three decades.

With the Safe-T Secure Managed File Transfer Solution and similar products, will CDs, DVDs and USB storage devices be able to match the longevity of the 3.5" floppy?

 

The great thing about Safe-T is that it's got something for everyone.

• Corporate or non-techie types can send large files through Outlook
• Mobile users or anyone who doesn't have Outlook can send files through a Web interface
• And techies will probably like sending files through a Windows Explorer extension

Whichever method you prefer--or your IT permits--you can send your large file or files with total confidence that it will arrive safely and securely, protected by encryption, one-time passwords and more.

Prevent unintended recipients from opening, forwarding or printing files by using Safe-T to encrypt both your email messages as well as your attachments.

Encryption is just one of the many security features offered by the Safe-T Solution for secure collaboration and file transfer. Other features include secure protocols and one-time passwords that can be sent via SMS, email or given over the telephone. By giving out one-time passwords using SMS or the phone, you can bypass nearly any risk related to transferring files on the Internet.

For more information, see the news release.

eTouchware is hosting a series of webinars that will discuss the challenges of large file transfer and how Safe-T's innovative solution for secure, managed and compliant file transfer can relieve pressure on IT and boost collaboration inside and outside the enterprise network.

• Session 1: "Secure Managed File Transfer: A New Approach" will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT. To register for the seminar, go to https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/834017659.
• Session 2: "Secure Managed File Transfer: A New Approach" will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT. To register for the seminar, go to https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/247413747.

Another Berkshire Hathaway company has selected the Safe-T Solution for supplying its secure managed file transfer needs. Shaw Industries is the world's largest carpet manufacturer. Safe-T will be used by its commercial and design groups and will be used to send large files and business proposals to architects, builders, contractors and developers outside the company network. The design and marketing groups will use the Safe-T Solution to send room scenes and other design materials, including 3D schematics and video to customers and partners.

Multi-Site Options for the Distributed Enterprise

If your business operations are dispersed over multiple sites or if your firm works closely with external partners and clients, you need a managed file transfer system that isn't limited by location. Therefore, you should choose a solution that allows for easy deployment across many different sites and locations. Additionally, if efficient collaboration between partner firms is a key objective, ensure that your chosen managed file transfer system allows for the simple and secure return of data from external partners.

 

Ease of Deployment and Implementation

The age-old adage "Time is money" is particularly apt in today's hypercompetitive business environment. If the managed file transfer solution that you select requires a complex or time-intensive installation and deployment process, the disruption

Powerful Management Capabilities

Most standard file transfer methods are not equipped with a feature set that facilitates effective system management, oversight, and administration. Select a system that offers easy selection and modification of file transfer policies, permissions, limits, and rules. Also, check to make sure that the managed file transfer system you choose offers other management-friendly perks like custom reports and audit-trail capabilities.

 

Platform Flexibility

Some standard file transfer methods are limited by restrictive or exclusive platforms that can make it difficult to exchange data with external partners and clients, or with other systems. In order to maximize your firm's reach,

In this series we'll explore some key considerations that enterprises interested in implementing a secure managed file transfer (MFT) solution should consider.

In order to be able to survive and thrive in the global marketplace, today's dynamic enterprise must communicate and exchange knowledge with clients, suppliers, and partners around the world. But most existing large file transfer methods are fraught with problems, hassles, and limitations.

Which system will optimize your organization's ability to exchange knowledge and data in a productive, secure, tightly managed and regulation compliant manner? Use these criteria to guide you through the decision-making process.

Minimal Workflow Disruption

Staff members shouldn't have to drop everything just to send a large file. The ideal managed file transfer solution will mesh seamlessly with your existing workflows and procedures. Look for a system that offers one-touch file transfer capabilities that work