Extend the value of your external B2Bi gateway by using Axway Transfer CFT for your internal files
When driven, progressive enterprises want to securely and efficiently exchange mission-critical data with their external partner ecosystem, they do what you did: connect with the experts at Axway for B2B/EDI and MFT solutions that have been defining the industry for nearly a quarter century.
But that also goes for file transfer and data exchange processes going on inside your enterprise. If you’re working with a second vendor for that, you’re losing out on the process efficiencies, cost reductions, security, and in-house support you get from a single provider who can set you up for both external and internal B2B data exchange. Even better if you already know and trust the company, products, and teams who are ready to serve you. Like Axway.
Level up your internal data exchange with Axway Transfer CFT
With Axway, you have the chance to extend the value of your Axway B2Bi or MFT gateway investment with Axway Transfer CFT. Using Axway B2Bi and MFT gateways for external data exchange and Axway Transfer CFT for internal file transfer provides several advantages compared to using Axway B2Bi with a different vendor’s CFT solution:
| Advantage | Axway Transfer CFT | Alternative Provider |
| Seamless integration | Axway B2Bi and MFT gateways, and Transfer CFT are designed to work together efficiently, providing a unified platform for file transfer and integration | Requires additional integration effort, middleware, or custom scripts to ensure compatibility |
| End-to-end visibility and monitoring | Using API-powered B2Bi and MFT from Axway gives you a single pane of glass for monitoring both external and internal transfers | Requires separate monitoring tools, making it harder to track file movements across the system |
| Security and compliance | Axway provides a consistent security model across B2Bi, MFT, and Transfer CFT, ensuring data encryption, authentication, and compliance with regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) | Might have variations in security policies, creating gaps in compliance and governance |
| Standardized protocols and automation | Supports multi-protocol file exchange (SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, PeSIT, etc.), just like Axway B2Bi and MFT, ensuring smooth handoffs between external and internal transfers | Protocol mismatches or feature differences could require extra configuration or workarounds |
| Optimized performance and reliability | Axway’s high-performance file transfer engine ensures reliable, high-speed transfers between Axway B2Bi, MFT, and Transfer CFT | A third-party CFT solution might introduce latency, bottlenecks, or compatibility issues |
| Simplified maintenance and support | A single vendor means one point of contact for support, patches, and upgrades | Might result in fragmented support, where each vendor may deflect responsibility in case of issues |
| Cost efficiency | Consolidating file transfer solutions with one vendor reduces licensing, training, and operational costs | A mixed-vendor approach could require additional integration licenses, training, and customization efforts |
Some companies think it’s best to have one solution that provides MFT and data exchange through B2B/EDI. But a one-size-fits-all approach isn’t something you rely on when you’re ready to get serious about process efficiency and security. You find the right tools for each job and go for the matching set of capabilities that work together perfectly — from a dedicated partner. That’s what you get using Transfer CFT with Axway B2Bi and Axway MFT. Two specialized solutions. One trusted provider.
Transfer CFT capabilities you can internalize
Axway Transfer CFT takes the complexity out of integrating applications across platforms, operating systems, and locations. You’ll cut your operational costs and ensure service quality is consistent everywhere.
- Support your move to the cloud. Enable legacy applications to live in the cloud. Transfer
CFT connects everything, everywhere — ensuring file exchange between legacy and modern applications. - Handle all file transfer patterns. Select 1 to 1, 1 to many, or many to 1 transfers, plus broadcast, store and forward capabilities. Choose folder monitoring, pre/post-processing, file compression and more.
- Protect sensitive data. Leverage advanced security features used by large financial organizations to secure files at rest and in transit to fully protect all your sensitive files.
- Meet every SLA with unlimited scalability. Use Transfer CFT as a standalone or multi-node cluster to transfer millions of files with unlimited size and update with zero downtime so you never miss an SLA.
- Create MFT shared services. Leverage REST APIs to integrate Transfer CFT user and admin capabilities into third-party applications.
- Save time with containerization. Ensure fast, consistent deployments and updates across all platforms using containerized deployment.
Transfer CFT in showroom condition
How does Transfer CFT dovetail with Axway B2Bi and MFT data exchange to process and transfer data internally and externally to support the automobile manufacturing process?
Process the order. When a customer orders a car, the order is sent from the dealer to a central server. This data is used to order parts from suppliers, requiring both internal and external file transfers.
Unpack the data. Data is unpacked to determine the parts needed, such as tires and paint color, and sent to suppliers. This process highlights the complexity and need for specialized tools like Transfer CFT.
Use business rules. Handle special orders, such as custom tires, by triggering orders to additional suppliers. This showcases the advanced capabilities of Axway’s products.
Ready to exchange data and files outside and inside your enterprise in the best possible way?
