Innovation is Axway’s lifeblood, especially in the realm of Managed File Transfer (MFT). It drives us to develop cutting-edge solutions that meet your evolving needs and ensure secure, efficient, and seamless data exchanges.
However, this relentless pursuit of innovation also presents significant challenges. Rapid technological advancements require continuous adaptation and investment in research and development, which we have been doing for the last four decades.
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, computing rapidly expanded across industries, making data exchange increasingly critical. Back then, IT systems were largely based around mainframes, and there was no reliable or secure way to connect them.
A breakthrough emerged: direct transfers between banking systems, providing speed and security for the first time. And so, the journey of Transfer CFT began. Fast forward to 2024, we reached the 40-year milestone which, for an IT solution, is truly something special.
We hosted a celebration in Paris and feel like sharing this Axway family moment with you, since you have contributed to this journey next to us.
Read the blog: Axway Managed File Transfer family celebrates Transfer CFT’s 40-year anniversary
A new reality: MFT security as a given — or is it?
Transfer CFT remains a cornerstone of our Managed File Transfer product line portfolio. We’re proud to support your journeys with this trusted solution and more.
Balancing the integration of new features with maintaining the reliability and security of existing systems can be complex. Additionally, staying ahead of competitors and responding to ever-changing market demands necessitates bold decision-making and a forward-thinking mindset.
Fast forwarding to 2025, we anticipate a drastic change in the MFT industry.
We are still seeing the ripple effect in the press of significant cyberattacks impacting thousands of organizations and more than 70 million personal data records compromised—the long-standing impact of those breaches involved some MFT solutions.
Our duty and responsibility are to explain how it happened and how it represents a wake-up call and a call to action as a community with our customers.
We encourage you to watch the replay of our latest MFT Talks session to learn some insights and general recommendations for you to change what you do in terms of MFT operations.
Watch on-demand: Unlock the Power of Managed File Transfer (MFT) for Unbeatable Security and Compliance
MFT in the age of AI: You, us, and a future ahead.
So, are most aging MFT solutions broken? They certainly could be, and what’s worse, they are challenging enough to use that many organizations just can’t be sure.
Read the blog: Legacy MFT solutions might not look broken, but they are
The bottom line is this: The need for data exchange technologies like MFT is growing as more organizations take an ecosystem approach to experience management.
IDC believes the MFT market must undergo significant renewal to meet future business needs, and adoption will continue to grow.
With the ever-increasing discussion about AI, the challenges many enterprises face in harnessing its potential are becoming more apparent. Chief Product Officer Vince Padua recently discussed how Axway is helping enterprises make their data AI-ready, highlighting some of these points in his post.
He emphasizes how Axway empowers enterprises to overcome data silos and fragmented business processes, ensuring data is AI-ready—accessible, secure, and governed.
The good news for you, for us, and for the future is that Axway Managed File Transfer supports data integration, scalability, and compliance. It gives businesses the tools to prepare for AI-driven initiatives by enabling seamless data flow and governance.
AI without data is just a concept. AI systems are fundamentally tools designed to interpret and act upon data.
We encourage you to read more about AI and MFT here: MFT and AI: why secure data movement is critical for AI success
Because we have been defining the MFT industry for the last 40 years – with you, and for you – we are both confident and humble about the next breakthrough that will revolutionize, once again, what we do each day in the MFT space.
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