
There are plenty of excellent providers out there that you shouldn't have to wait. If you don't hear back from an account manager within 24 hours, I suggest moving on. There were some providers that got back to me three days after an initial request so I didn't review those. The good thing about the MFT software I reviewed is that the providers were responsive and made a trial version available for evaluation fairly quickly upon request.

That or they require you spend a significant amount of time with account managers before you can even access a demo or evaluation version of the software.

The problem with many MFT providers is the lack of a try-before-you-buy option. Sensitive data and proprietary information needs to be secured. But those aren't good options if your business is subject to data security and privacy regulations. How do you know who sent what and when, and who received it? How do you make sure sensitive files are securely sent and that, once the recipient is finished with them, that they can be retrieved? This is where secure managed file transfer (MFT) software comes in.įTP has been around for years, and many companies are beginning to look at popular cloud services such as Box and Dropbox. The problem is, none of those methods are easily managed. (Opens in a new window) What is Secure File Sharing?įile sharing is part of every business whether it's over email, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), or even over the Web. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.

