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We are a global specialist consultancy that helps organisations securely transfer and manage data using secure Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions and automation software.

All businesses need to transfer data securely. Managed File Transfer enables businesses to secure data in transit and at rest, automate transfers between systems, and integrate with different applications. This not only supports cybersecurity and regulatory compliance, but also helps improve business efficiencies.

With over 20 leading MFT software solutions on the market, most offering similar features and functionality, knowing where to start when choosing the right solution for your business can be challenging. That’s exactly why Pro2col exist. With a vastly experienced team who specialise in Managed File Transfer and automation, we have established ourselves as the leading global expert consultancy in MFT. We offer the largest portfolio of Managed File Transfer solutions available through a single provider, meaning we can help organisations identify and implement an MFT tool that best meets their specific needs. Founded in 2004, our experienced team of technical consultants have delivered more than 1500+ MFT solutions globally over the last 20+ years.

Our team is highly qualified in all the MFT solutions we offer, with hands-on expertise in platforms including Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT and Globalscape EFT, MOVEit, Diplomat MFT, Boomi Managed File Transfer, Axway Secure Transport, Quatrix and Files.com. All of our consultants hold formal certifications, including the CFTP qualification, and have themselves contributed to the development of the MFT products and their support documentation.

As well as supplying these solutions, we provide expert consultancy services, implementation, and ongoing support to ensure businesses deploy the right solution for their environment. We work across a broad range of industry sectors and businesses, from retail, logistics and finance, to healthcare, government, and transport, delivering file transfer solutions for some of the world’s most notable brands.

Many organisations turn to Managed File Transfer to replace manual SFTP processes, legacy scripts, shared folders, or email-based file exchanges, which are often unreliable, highly insecure, and difficult to audit. While almost every business today handles sensitive data, many still lack the right solution to transfer it securely.

If you’re interested in finding out more about what Pro2col do, or want to work with us to improve the security and efficiency of your file transfers, reach out to our team today.

Whether you need an Managed File Transfer solution, need help migrating away from an MFT tool that no longer meets your requirements, or are looking to consolidate and review the costs of your file transfer estate, we can help.

Managed File Transfer is a vital tool for organisations and enterprises needing secure data exchange. With so many solutions available in the marketplace, choosing the wrong one can be costly, and being locked into an unsuitable platform can lead to ongoing inefficiencies and high expenses. That’s why so many client’s trust Pro2col.

Every client is unique, and we work closely with each one following a structured project plan to ensure the successful delivery of Managed File Transfer solutions tailored to a business’s specific needs. Depending on the complexity of the project, our team may combine one or more of the following steps to make the process more effective for your unique use case.

1. Assessing your Business Goals and Managed File Transfer Needs

At this first stage, we’ll run through what your business is looking to achieve. We’ll work with you to understand your goals, timelines, and what tools, technology and systems are already embedded and in use within your tech stack. During this stage, we can conduct a full file transfer audit to track any managed or unmanaged data transfers already taking place within your environment.

2. Designing Your File Transfer Architecture and Requirements

With your specific business case in mind, during this step our team works with you to understand the specific features and capabilities that are critical to include in your managed file transfer solution. You’ll be introduced to a technical consultant who will begin to create a high-level design document that maps out your MFT requirements, future needs, scaling requirements, along with a plan of how it’ll be integrated it into your current infrastructure.

3. Comparing the Best Managed File Transfer Solutions

As a vendor-neutral consultancy, Pro2col focus on understanding each client’s business requirements, existing infrastructure, and specific file transfer challenges, enabling us to provide unbiased recommendations on the solutions that best fit their needs. It’s at this stage, that we’ve got enough information to be able to position two to three MFT products which best fit your requirements. Then it’s time to strap in for demos of the solutions, carried out by our technical experts. Once you’ve chosen a preferred solution our team will work with you to create an assisted proof of concept before moving onto stage 4.

4. Managed File Transfer Pricing, Licensing and Implementation Costs

Once you’ve chosen your preferred MFT platform, we’ll provide a finalised pricing schedule of the MFT license costs, plus any additional modules required, and a breakdown of any additional consultancy and support costs for the implementation of your system.

5. Planning Your Managed File Transfer Implementation and Go-Live Date

At this stage, Pro2col Technical consultants work with you to map out the ideal plan for the implementation and go-live date of your MFT solution. Once a date is agreed, we’ll create a resources plan that is to be shared internally with your IT team to ensure your environment is ready for the new implementation.

6. Technical Deployment and Testing of Your MFT Platform and Workflows

Here, our Technical Team take the reins in building and implementing your MFT software, along with any associated workflows. Throughout this process, a range of tests will be performed on the new system to check your MFT setup is working as anticipated.

7. Ongoing Managed File Transfer Support and Training

Once your MFT software is up and running, Pro2col remain on hand to support your team with the software and any questions that may come up. In addition, you’ll be supported with product specific training showing you how to use the platform, and how to maximise the return on investment from your MFT solution.

At this stage, you may wish to consider further file transfer training options offered by our team, including the widely recognised Certified File Transfer Professional (CFTP) course.

8. Managed File Transfer Support, Maintenance and Managed Services

At Pro2col, we pride ourselves on supporting our clients for the lifetime of their MFT deployment. Our team is always on hand to provide technical support whenever it’s needed, and our best-in-class Managed Service offering allows you to hand over the management and maintenance of your MFT service to our team of experts. Your dedicated Account Manager will remain in contact, providing technical guidance, product updates and information on new feature releases.

At every stage in the process, we capture the decisions taken, features discussed, and needs explained and review them with you before proceeding to the next stage. Working with Pro2col provides our clients with peace of mind, knowing that with our vastly experienced team to support them, there is no better pair of hands to be working with.

Organisations that are still reliant on manual file transfer processes are exposing themselves to a multitude of challenges including the risk of human error, time-consuming repetitive tasks, heavy reliance on custom scripts, and difficulties maintaining security and compliance.

Automated file transfer is designed to address these pain points and with it, delivers significant improvements to business efficiency and staff job satisfaction, whilst supporting security and regulatory compliance. MFT workflow automation is typically used for file-based system to system transfers and offers a number of benefits including;

• Automating manual, repetitive processes saves time and frees up valuable internal resources
• Reducing or even eliminating human error
• Businesses reduce development costs and reliance on custom code
• Trading partners can be onboarded more quickly
• Security is increased, with encrypted delivery protocols and files encrypted at rest and in transit
• Dashboards provide real-time visibility into the status of file transfers
• SLA alerts flag failed transfers so you can prevent a breach
• Supports integration with other applications, both on premise and in the cloud, including widely recognised tools like SharePoint, Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.
• Supports compliance with regulatory standards such as, GDPR, PCI DSS, SOX and HIPAA.

Having specialised in Managed File Transfer for more than two decades, our team at Pro2col has witnessed first-hand the impact and measurable ROI that a secure MFT solution can deliver. For example, a recent case study involving a global organisation operating at the intersection of biotechnology, healthcare, and data science demonstrated that MFT automation increased operational efficiency by 400% and enabled 10× faster request processing, highlighting the substantial productivity gains organisations can achieve. Read the full Genomics England case study to understand the specific workflows, challenges, and implementation approach that drove those results or head to our Automated File Transfer page to learn more about automated file transfer, service orchestration and automation platforms.

Choosing to work with Pro2col isn’t just about implementing a managed file transfer solution, it’s about partnering with a team that brings you specialist expertise, global insight, and long-term support. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Pro2col are the Global File Transfer Experts. Our technical consultants have decades of experience under their belt, spanning every sector across every industry, worldwide. We understand regulatory environments and technology standards across multiple regions, meaning we are best placed to advise on global MFT deployment strategies.
  
  
• We’re Specialists, Not Generalists. Many IT consultants offer a broad range of services, but MFT is a niche field that requires dedicated expertise. Our consultants are vendor-agnostic specialists, vastly experienced in secure data transfer, automation, and compliance.
  
  
• Strong Software Provider Relationships and the Widest Choice of MFT Tools. Pro2col don’t just sell file transfer software, we maintain strong partnerships with leading MFT providers. We work with more solutions than anyone else globally, giving us the largest portfolio of products available. That means we can compare solutions objectively, match the right technology to your needs, and give you access to services that other consultants or resellers simply can’t offer. You get unbiased advice plus the flexibility to choose the best fit for your business, not just a one-size-fits-all recommendation
  
  
• Hands-On Learning and Training Services. From annual Tech Summits, client events and MFT workshops to product training bootcamps and the Certified File Transfer Professional qualification, Pro2col offers an array of training options for your team.
  
  
• A Lifetime Partnership. Our relationship doesn’t end at go-live. Pro2col becomes a long-term MFT partner, providing ongoing support, help with optimising your solution, designing and implementing new MFT workflows, updating you on industry developments, and offering strategic advice to ensure your file transfer setup continues to deliver value and ROI as your business grows.

With Pro2col, you get more than a solution. You get a team of experts that act as an extension of your organisation, who brings expertise, insight, and a global perspective, ensuring your secure file transfer processes are optimised, compliant, and ready to scale as your business grows. Whether you’re starting fresh, looking to improve an existing setup or planning for a full MFT Migration, Pro2col is here to guide you every step of the way. Get in touch today and see how we can help with your file transfers.

Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) and Managed File Transfer (MFT) are both technologies used for transferring files securely, but they serve different purposes and have distinct features and benefits.

SFTP is a protocol used for transferring files over Secure Shell (SSH), offering encryption and authentication for transferring files between systems over a network. It is commonly used for ad-hoc file transfers and basic automation but lacks advanced management capabilities.

Managed File Transfer, on the other hand, is not a protocol but a comprehensive solution that incorporates multiple protocols (SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, and AS2) into a platform designed to handle data transfers securely while meeting compliance standards set by strict legislation. In addition to that, MFT solutions typically include features such as automation, workflow management, tracking, auditing, and reporting.

When it comes to security, SFTP is considered a highly secure protocol, and is far superior when compared to plain FTP. MFT takes security a step further by introducing additional capabilities such as granular access control, end-to-end encryption, and enhanced monitoring, auditing and reporting.

Unlike SFTP, MFT solutions are designed with scalability in mind. They can efficiently handle high volumes of file transfers across multiple systems and often include capabilities such as load balancing and failover. In our experience, many enterprises choose to implement solutions that can scale alongside their business. Global software such as GoAnywhere MFT, Globalscape EFT, MOVEit, Axway Secure Transport, Diplomat MFT and Thru - all available to purchase through Pro2col - are designed to provide a scalable, enterprise-grade approach to file transfer. This means that rather than investing in a solution that may become redundant within a few years, organisations that take the time to implement the right platform from the start, are investing in a solution that is built to grow as demands change.

In summary, while SFTP is suitable for basic secure file transfers, a secure Managed File Transfer solution offers a comprehensive and advanced approach. With added benefits in areas such as security, automation, monitoring, scalability, compliance, and governance, it is often the go-to recommendation for businesses that regularly transfer sensitive information.

If you’re looking to replace basic FTP or SFTP with MFT, our team of file transfer experts at Pro2col can help assess your current setup and identify the right solution for your business needs.

Most MFT projects don’t start with a blank sheet. They typically begin when something breaks, an audit is failed, or a key team member leaves. The most common triggers include:

A script failure or outage - Manual SFTP scripts and custom code often work until they don’t. When a critical transfer fails overnight without any notification, an organisation quickly realises it has no visibility, alerting, or audit trail. That is the moment MFT moves from a “nice to have” to an essential requirement.

A compliance deadline - Whether it is GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, or DORA, regulators and auditors eventually ask how sensitive data is transferred. Organisations often find that SFTP scripts and shared folders simply do not produce the necessary audit evidence. A compliance gap is one of the fastest routes to an MFT project.

A key person leaving - When the developer who built and maintained your SFTP scripts moves on, your institutional knowledge often goes with them. Many organisations only discover how fragile their file transfer estate is when it falls to someone who does not understand the legacy code.

Rapid growth or M&A activity - Scaling file transfers manually, or inheriting another organisation’s infrastructure through a merger, tends to expose every weak point in an existing setup simultaneously. Growth makes these underlying problems visible.

An MFT software provider end-of-life notice - Existing MFT platforms may be discontinued, acquired, or repriced. Organisations using legacy solutions or outdated versions of MFTT tools frequently find themselves needing to migrate on a deadline they did not choose.

Pro2col has managed hundreds of these file transfer migrations and can significantly reduce the risk and disruption of the process. If any of these situations sound familiar, the earlier you start the conversation, the more options you will have. Get in touch with our team to discuss your current setup, even if you are not yet certain that MFT is the right move for your business.