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What is Needed to Move Large Files?<\/strong><\/p>\n Big files need big solutions, or rather solutions capable of reliably and securely moving files in and out of an organization. Instead of relying on free or open-sourced solutions that \u201cmight\u201d move a big file, consider your organization\u2019s needs around file sizes, security, encryption, compliance requirements for auditing and reporting file transfer activity, reliability, and automation. Yes, file size\u00a0does\u00a0<\/em>matter, but it\u2019s just one piece of the data movement puzzle for most organizations.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What is a Large File?<\/strong><\/p>\n A large file could be any file that generates that dreaded, \u201cMessage Cannot be Delivered \u2013 File Size Too Large\u201d screen. In many cases, this occurs when trying to send a file via a popular email client, such as Gmail or Outlook. Many email services cap message size and attachments at about 25 MB or even 10 MB, a size that is often too small for many files containing business-critical data.<\/p>\n \u201cEven if your file makes it through an email client\u2019s size cap, delivery is not necessarily guaranteed,\u201d said Chris Bailey, Senior Product Manager, MFT at Fortra. \u201cUnfortunately, senders often don\u2019t even know the file didn\u2019t make it to its destination until long after they hit \u2018send,\u2019 which can have untold repercussions for the flow of business information.\u201d A file transfer solution with auto-resume as well as an active-active framework can provide the greater high availability needed in mission-critical environments<\/p>\n And file sizes are not getting any smaller. With more demand for files containing media-rich content, an\u00a0accelerated file transfer<\/a>\u00a0solution, such as Fortra\u2019s FileCatalyst, can help navigate the barriers of huge size, high-resolution, and distance that\u00a0live broadcast or movie files<\/a>\u00a0often encounter.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What NOT to Do When Sending Large Files<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n How to Get Around File Size Limitations<\/strong><\/p>\n Rather than risk a file not getting to its destination, organizations can use a dedicated file transfer method, such as a\u00a0managed file transfer (MFT)<\/a>\u00a0solution or an\u00a0email add-on<\/a>\u00a0that lets users send messages and files as \u201csecure packages\u201d on an ad-hoc basis.<\/p>\n Non-delivery is a non-issue with secure file transfer solutions such as Fortra\u2019s\u00a0GoAnywhere MFT<\/a>. Why? There are no size limits on files, plus auto-resume and integrity checks help keep those files moving along as intended, even if they encounter network connectivity issues.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ensure Your File Transfer Solution Can Scale<\/strong><\/p>\n Organizations that require reliability around their data sends should be looking at solutions that offer high-availability and clustering. \u201cDowntime can impact organizations and their bottom line, as well as their reputation,\u201d noted Bailey. \u201cUnexpected outages can be the result of cyber-crime, severe weather, or other network-wide outages and can really put a strain on resources. Using software that incorporates\u00a0high availability and clustering<\/a>\u00a0can help mitigate any hard or soft downtime costs or impacts.\u201d<\/p>\n Downtime has substantial costs as\u00a0Uptime Institute\u2019s 2022 Outage Analysis Report<\/a>\u00a0reveals. Since 2019 costs for outages has increased 39%. And the costs for over 60% of outages can top out at more than $100,000.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Seek Solutions That Help Meet Compliance Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n Many industries, including healthcare, banking and finance as well as the government have stringent compliance requirements around the transparency of file transfer activities. Solutions that offer robust\u00a0auditing and reporting<\/a>\u00a0capabilities can help meet those obligations.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Look for a Large File Transfer Tool that Automates Processes<\/strong><\/p>\n With repetitive, manual tasks around transferring large files comes the risk of human error. Automating the process helps mitigate those risks and frees up your staff for more high-level priorities. GoAnywhere\u2019s Automated Workflows and automatic encryption offer a centralized, user-friendly way to both automate tasks, reduce human error risks, and add security that off-the-shelf tools cannot.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Integrate Your Data Transfer Process with Cloud Applications<\/strong><\/p>\n When your file transfer software solution easily integrates with those cloud applications you use daily such as SharePoint, Google Drive and hundreds of others, you make it easier for your employees to choose the most secure solution to exchange information in and out of your organization\u2019s network rather than put up barriers to utilizing a secure solution.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n