Axway SecureTransport - Simple and Secure Managed File Transfer

SecureTransport is a secure, multi–protocol, managed file transfer solution that simplifies and secures file transfers between people, sites, applications and external partners, and delivers clear visibility into when and where information is moving - inside and outside your company firewall.

Designed to handle both interactive, user-driven communications and automated file transfer over the Internet and private IP networks, SecureTransport allows your IT organisation to easily consolidate distinct systems, replace costly VANs and VPN connections, automate and streamline applications, and simplify compliance with policies and regulations.

SecureTransport’s familiar protocols (such as FTP/s, HTTP/s, SSH-FTP, SCP and AS2), powerful browser-based options and client endpoints, flexible security controls, directory integration, transmission models and integration options accommodate various application and partner needs. What’s more, because SecureTransport is based on open standards, it easily integrates with existing IT infrastructures and file transfer processes to leverage and preserve your investment.

Security

  • Multiple layers of protection include transparent document and repository encryption, secured connections, authenticated partner access, data integrity checks and non-repudiation of origin and receipt using signed digital receipts.
  • Axway Edge provides an additional layer of protection for inbound and outbound information through secure data streaming across the DMZ.

Reliability and Performance

  • Guaranteed delivery, checkpoint/restart, resubmit and near real-time document exchange (as opposed to batch or once daily) increases the pace of business.
  • Rapid scalability and centralised management allow dynamic data exchange with legacy applications and infrastructures. There are no limits on document size.
  • Optional, large-scale clustering can be sized to even the most dynamic, vast environments, with an unlimited number of connections.
  • Tuning capabilities optimise the processing of transactions within your system, to accommodate peak volumes and steady-stream processing.

Scalability and Resilience

Two clustering models meet the unique demands of your organisation, combining low TCO and scalability: 

  • Standard clustering - enables Active/Active and Active/Passive deployments, with no dependency on an external database. This option provides efficient, low total cost of ownership for organisations in need of both redundancy and scalability.
  • Large business clustering - enables demanding organisations to leverage an external database to scale up to 20 nodes, with virtually unlimited connections. This option also includes policy-based management of server-side tasks, additional tuning capabilities and flexibility.

Manageability

  • A consolidated point of entry and exit for all file-based transactions makes it easy to monitor and control your operations.
  • An intuitive, graphical user interface combines high-level message tracking and detailed views designed for ease of use and rapid adoption.
  • Delegated administration enables management tasks to be distributed to business units or work groups.

Visibility

  • A Web-based user interface consolidates all facets of administration, configuration, monitoring and analysis of file transfer activities and applications with real-time reports and alerts.
  • Strong audit trails demonstrate compliance with government regulations and protect against legal liability.
  • SecureTransport allows you to collect, combine and report on events from SecureTransport and other products, applications and systems throughout your infrastructure for end-to-end monitoring, reporting, alerting and KPI/SLA management.

Usability

  • Inexpensive, secure, easy-to-deploy and easy-to-support Secure Client and browser-based Rich Internet Client endpoints allow you to establish and control last mile connections with members of your trading community. SecureTransport also supports many third-party clients and Web interfaces.
  • The SecureTransport Rich Internet Client allows users to transfer files from their computers or networks to a SecureTransport server, and create, delete and rename folders on the SecureTransport server. In addition, three standard Browser Client templates are provided for file-based exchanges over secure HTTP.
  • Axway Secure Client, a stand-alone, secured FTP(s), HTTP(s) and SSH client designed to operate with an RFC-compliant server. When used with SecureTransport, Secure Client guarantees data delivery and integrity whilst preserving network bandwidth.

Integration and Interoperability

  • SecureTransport is fully integrated with Axway Transfer CFT, a non-intrusive, multi-platform file and message transfer controller designed for growing organisations that need to maintain business agility. Ensuring the same quality of service and a uniform interface to users and applications throughout the business — regardless of the underlying platforms — Axway Transfer CFT reduces the design, implementation and operations costs associated with increasingly complex and interdependent business processes.
  • A rich set of application integration capabilities allows you to merge processes, data and file transfer in the business infrastructure to create a significant business value. Capabilities include event-driven workflow, a rules-based framework for file processing and routing, and seamless integration with other MFT systems such as Sterling Commerce Connect:Direct (NDM).

Other Axway gateways include:

  • Interchange, a high-performance B2B gateway ideal for organisations that need to create and manage sophisticated B2B communities with hundreds of business partners and multiple business units, in distributed geographic locations.
  • Gateway, with built-in support for industry-specific protocols, including ETEBAC and EBICS.
  • Specialised B2Bi gateways for financial services, healthcare and automotive markets.
  • Robust DMZ Security gateways that secure data as they flow into your company from the Internet and out of your company through your firewall.