Well, it’s been a while, but in that time we’re pleased to say we’ve managed to launch the ‘new look’ Hermstedt StingRay website (take a peek here) and released the latest StingRay firmware version – 2.6.

We’ve packed StingRay 2.6 full of new features and functionality – designed to make the large file transfer process as quick and simple as possible.  Here’s a rundown of the key features built into StingRay 2.6:

Quicksend – An entirely new file sending option, available when sending files via the StingRay Client Application (Mac version 2.0.2).  Aptly named Quicksend, this feature allows internal users to send files/folders quickly and simply in a few short steps.  Just create a new job, add an email address, attach the desired files/folders and press send.  It really is that simple.

Direct Web Browser Upload – External users can now upload files directly into StingRay’s incoming queue via the external web browser interface.  Significant in terms of automation potential, this new feature is ideal for directing incoming files into internal production workflows, freeing staff from manual downloads and allowing them to focus their attention on more productive, revenue generating tasks.

HTTPS – All of StingRay’s file sending options that rely upon HTTP as the fundamental delivery protocol (Email Hyperlink and Web Browser Upload/Download) can now be secured in transit by HTTPS.  The leading security protocol used on the internet today, SSL provides superior levels of security and is the standard implementation when purchasing items online.  Self-assigned SSL certificates can be created within the internal web browser interface or alternatively, if you have an existing SSL certificate, this can be uploaded to the StingRay.

If that wasn’t enough, a number of tweaks and improvements have been made to the existing features provided by Hermstedt StingRay.  These include:

- Personalised Customer Logins (External Web Browser Upload)
- Progress Bar during file upload (External Web Browser Upload)
- Successful Upload Notification (External Web Browser Upload)
- Email Hyperlink Auto-delete functionality
- Hyperlink Signature Customisation potential

If you want more information, you can download a comprehensive guide that outlines the new features in 2.6 in greater detail.

This is the best bit – the StingRay 2.6 upgrade is FREE for all StingRay 2.5 users that hold and valid Silver or Gold maintenance contract.  Just send an email to customerservice (at) pro2col.com and we will get the upgrade process rolling for you.

Unsupported StingRay users and those holding a Bronze maintenance contract will still be able to upgrade if they’d like, all you’ll need to do is contact the Pro2col sales department on 0333 123 1240 for pricing.

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We made the decision to attend Infosec for the first time this year, with the intent of affirming Pro2col’s position as the UK’s leading supplier and integrator of secure file transfer technologies, with a range of carefully selected products designed to meet the requirements of any business.  Spurred by the formation of partnerships with some of the world’s leading secure file transfer vendors including Aspera, Ipswitch, Data Expedition, Biscom and Stonebranch, we were fortunate enough have experts from two vendors on the Pro2col stand, ready to impart their extensive product knowledge to attendees from around the world.

In customary form, after spending months meticulously planning for Infosec, the days leading up to the show were a little unsettling for us.  With not one but two co-exhibitors traveling from the US to London, nature decided that the pressure of event organisation was not enough and kindly added a humongous ash cloud to the mix – leaving us wondering whether or not half of our stand would actually make the event!

Despite initial concerns over travel arrangements (everyone made it thankfully – even if a little jet lagged), we are excited to say that the show was a great success for all parties involved.  With over 10 years experience within the file transfer arena, we can empathise with how daunting the broad spectrum of solutions in this marketplace can be for businesses when sourcing the most suitable solution for their requirements.  Both resellers and end users alike were very receptive to the impartial file advice and product demonstrations offered by Pro2col representatives, but also pleased to benefit from specialist product information imparted by Jon Laughland – UK Sale Executive for Stonebranch and Charlie Magliato – Channel Manager for Biscom Delivery Server.

From our perspective, it was brilliant to see just how seriously companies are taking the security of their sensitive data.  We spoke to IT professionals from a wide range of market sectors from the public domain (government bodies, health care organisations, universities), to retail, publishing, banking, legal firms – the list is endless!  Although unable to give each visitor the time allocated in a typical demonstration or consultation, we were able to glean valuable insight regarding the way businesses are currently moving their sensitive data and provide a neutral recommendation for products to meet their operational needs.

Another factor that surfaced repeatedly during the event, was the financial investment associated with some secure file transfer solutions.  There’s an abundance of smaller companies out there with a requirement to transfer files securely, that just don’t have the budget for a good percentage of the secure file transfer products available.  Similarly, larger corporate organisations don’t want to be paying over the odds for potential solutions.  Pro2col have spent a great deal of time scouring the marketplace to select products that not only cater for all file transfer requirements, but that do so at an affordable cost!

As we are continually looking for ways to improve the services we provide to both existing and potential customers, Infosec was a great learning experience for us in terms of the security marketplace and a productive exercise for the business in terms of relationship building with customers and resellers.

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