Compare Files.com vs. IBM Sterling Connect:Direct

6,000+ companies trust Files.com to automate and secure business critical transfers. We obsess about security, compliance, reliability, and performance so your critical business processes just work every time. Easily manage any transfer flow without writing scripts or code, and onboard workloads and partners effortlessly. We support standard file transfer protocols (FTP, SFTP, AS2) for working with external partners and also provide native apps for high performance internal transfers. As a fully Cloud-Native SaaS, there are no servers for you to buy or maintain, there is no installation required, and high availability and redundancy are built in and free. Our InfoSec Program is audited annually by Kirkpatrick Price, a leading information security CPA firm. Our audit covers the scope of the entire Files.com business (not just datacenter operations) and names Files.com specifically. Beware of smaller competitors who try to pass off someone else’s audit as their own. Technical capabilities include encryption at-rest and in-transit, four types of two-factor authentication, nine enterprise identity (SSO) integrations, configurable password and session policies, and a perfect “A+” score from Qualys SSL Labs.

IBM® Sterling Connect:Direct offers a robust solution for secure, point-to-point file transfers, significantly reducing reliance on the less dependable File Transfer Protocol (FTP). This tool is specifically designed to handle high-volume file deliveries efficiently within and between organizations. It guarantees a more dependable process for transferring files, catering to various needs from batch integration and transferring large catalogs or images to synchronizing data with remote sites. Additionally, Sterling Connect:Direct is compatible with hybrid cloud environments, utilizing certified containers that facilitate straightforward and uniform deployment life-cycle management. These IBM Certified Containers for Sterling Connect:Direct are built for enterprise use, featuring a wealth of security measures alongside integrated common software services, which streamline processes such as installation, configuration, upgrade management, and scalability. Moreover, it supports a diverse array of platforms, including IBM z/OS, OpenVMS, i5/OS, HP NonStop, Microsoft Windows, UNIX, and Linux, ensuring extensive compatibility across different systems. As a result, organizations can enhance their file transfer capabilities while maintaining top-notch security and flexibility.