FileCatalyst provides that is up to 100x faster than TCP, even with 50% packet loss. Clearswift adds a secure gateway that inspects every file in transit without killing performance.
✅ – UDP-based technology moves files up to 100x faster than TCP. ✅ Centralized control – Granular admin policies on who can send what, where. ✅ Secure gateway – Integrates with Clearswift’s Deep Content Sanitization to strip active threats from files in transit. ✅ Audit-ready – Complete chain of custody and reporting.
The partnership between Clearswift and FileCatalyst (both part of the Fortra portfolio) represents a "best of both worlds" scenario. Organizations no longer have to choose between the efficiency of high-speed UDP transfers and the rigors of enterprise-grade content security. By inspecting data at the speed of business, the integration ensures that your most valuable digital assets remain both mobile and secure. Share public link
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and advanced threat protection to ensure those transfers remain compliant and secure. The Evolution of Modern Data Transfer
The high‑speed file transfer market has three major players: FileCatalyst, IBM Aspera, and Signiant. FileCatalyst is known for its robust UDP‑based protocol that maintains high performance even in high packet‑loss or high‑latency environments—situations where even Aspera can struggle. FileCatalyst also offers delta transfers, on‑the‑fly compression, and seamless integration with cloud storage platforms like Amazon S3, making it a flexible and cost‑effective choice for many organizations.
Large organizations often struggle with traditional file transfer methods (like FTP or HTTP) when moving terabytes of data across global distances. Traditional protocols are sensitive to "latency" (delay) and "packet loss," which can make transfers crawl or fail entirely. FileCatalyst provides that is up to 100x faster
We’re enhancing our secure file transfer capabilities. Clearswift FileCatalyst enables us to send large files (GBs to TBs) to external partners and remote users without the delays or risks of traditional methods.
This integration pairs the industry-leading speed of FileCatalyst with the advanced, adaptive inspection of Clearswift. 1. FileCatalyst: Accelerating Large Files
Instead of blocking a file entirely because of one sensitive detail, the Clearswift Secure ICAP Gateway can automatically: ✅ Centralized control – Granular admin policies on
Military and intelligence agencies operate over high-latency satellite links (SATCOM) with inherent packet loss. Moving multi-gigabyte ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) video footage is impossible with standard tools. Clearswift FileCatalyst allows these agencies to transfer classified data at 80-95% of available bandwidth, while ICAP scanning ensures no malware bridges the security gap between networks.
Remove active content like malicious macros or scripts from Word and PDF files while keeping the rest of the document intact. 3. Accelerated & Secure Delivery
Traditional file transfer protocols rely on the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP). While reliable, TCP is inherently inefficient over long distances with high latency. The "TCP Throughput Bottleneck" dictates that as latency increases, throughput drops significantly, regardless of available bandwidth. For media, engineering, and healthcare organizations moving terabytes of data, standard FTP is operationally viable.