Standards and protocols
Industry protocols: FTP, FTP/S, S/FTP, OFTP2, and AS2
Utilize Zip and GZIP to compress files
Centralized monitoring and management
IBM® Sterling InFlight Data Management visibility tool provides users:
Reports and alerts for exception based monitoring and event management
Real-time views into file exchanges – all files tracked from start to finish
Timely and accurate audit trails for file transfer activity
Mobile access to search, view, & track transfers
Security and governance
Connect to Sterling File Transfer Service via a secure protocol, including IBM® Sterling Connect:Direct
PGP encryption secures files in-flight
Single sign on user access
Administrator IDs manage user access permissions and control screen level access
Transfer logging provides a complete audit trail of file transfer activities
Scalability
Sterling File Transfer Service scales with minimal impact on your resources and infrastructure
Flexible consumption models– based on file sizes, volumes, & number of partners
Process high volumes and large files within the capabilities for each protocol without compromising performance
File transfer automation
A single, secure connection with Sterling File Transfer Service reaches your partners
Retry capabilities automate the replay and resend of failed transfers
Intelligently route files based on sender, file name, and file type
Protocol conversions in the cloud leverage partners’ existing protocols
Outsourced Services
Leverage IBM’s skilled personnel to manage your B2B file transfer environment with:
On-boarding services to support your transition to Sterling File Transfer Service
The geographical coverage, language support, and level of expertise to meet your support needs- including Phone, Web, and email support
Partner help desk services
