Stonebranch Solution
Managed File Transfer Software
A secure managed file transfer (MFT) solution combined with real-time automation. Transform siloed MFT jobs into orchestrated workflows that power data pipelines and business processes for both internal employees and B2B trading partners.
Orchestrated Managed File Transfer for Modern Hybrid Landscapes
The Stonebranch managed file transfer solution, part of the Universal Automation Center, ensures the right data is available in the right place at the right time. And it’s all done with native automation and orchestration capabilities.
- Single Platform to Move Data from Anywhere to Anywhere: End-to-end managed file transfer to move data between your cloud, mainframe, distributed, or hybrid environment.
- MFT with Intelligent Automation: Combine real-time automation capabilities with native, scalable, and highly secure MFT. Orchestrate transfers with multi-step workflows to support end-to-end business processes.
- Internal or External B2B File Transfers: Securely transfer data, at enterprise scale, between your internal environments or with external B2B partners.
A Single Platform to Move Data from Anywhere to Anywhere
Securely Move Data Inside and Outside Your Organization
Internal File Transfer
Move data securely and at scale across your internal network environment.
- Prevent failures with fault-tolerant transfer protocols
- Customize workflows using advanced scripting capabilities
- Gain real-time visibility with embedded analytics
- Maintain compliance with centralized audit trails
External File Transfer (B2B)
Securely exchange data with partners, vendors, and customers worldwide.
- Transfer files using SFTP, FTPS, and HTTPS protocols
- Automate EDI exchanges with native AS2 support
- Improve governance with complete audit visibility
- Enable secure ad-hoc file sharing with centralized control
Cloud & Hybrid File Transfer
Orchestrate transfers across on-premises, cloud, and multi-cloud systems.
- Stream data seamlessly across cloud-to-cloud systems
- Move data between containers, such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Design workflows with a visual drag-and-drop interface
- Secure transfers between on-prem systems and cloud providers
The Advantages of the Stonebranch Managed File Transfer Solution
MFT Plus
Orchestration
Most MFT vendors stop at secure file transfer. Stonebranch goes further by natively unifying MFT with our market-leading service orchestration and automation platform (SOAP). Transfers are orchestrated as part of end-to-end business workflows.
Event-Driven,
Real-Time Transfers
Stonebranch MFT supports event-based triggers, not just time-based polling or schedules. Start workflows immediately upon the arrival of a file. Reduce latency in data pipelines and B2B processes. Ideal for real-time use cases (financial services, cloud-native apps, analytics).
Self-Service MFT
for All
Empower employees and business partners with intuitive access via a browser-based web client, integrations with communication tools like Slack or Teams, ITSM solutions like ServiceNow, and developer-centric coding tools. Learn more about self-service.
Strong Security Without Heavy Infrastructure
Delivers enterprise-grade security without requiring large, cost-intensive proprietary appliances. Uses secure protocols (SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, AS2, etc.). Supports encryption in transit and at rest. Provides auditability and centralized governance.
Flexible
Deployment
Implement on-prem in your own data center, in your public cloud instance, via SaaS, or in container technologies. Stonebanch is the easiest enterprise-grade solution to deploy, upgrade, and maintain in the market.
Unified Platform = Lower Cost & Less Complexity
Stonebranch replaces multiple tools with a single platform. Consolidate WLA/SOAP, Data Pipeline, Infrastructure Automation, and MFT solution. Lower total cost of ownership (TCO). Fewer vendors to manage. Reduced operational overhead and skills fragmentation.
Data Pipeline Orchestration at Scale
File and data transfers become part of a governed, observable data pipeline. By orchestrating MFT alongside the rest of your data pipeline workflows, you simplify the automation of exporting source data, ingestion, validation, processing, and delivery.
Stonebranch MFT is optimized for:
- DataOps and analytics pipelines
- ETL & streaming pipelines
- Cloud data streaming
- Business processes workflows
Observability, Traceability, and Auditability
Access visual dashboards and drill-down reports designed to enable real-time guidance, SLA monitoring, and updates on your entire operation. Use proactive alerts to root-cause issues and find solutions faster than ever.
- Built-in configurable dashboards
- Dozens of pre-built reports
- OpenTelemetry connector to export log, trace, and metric data to common third-party observability tools, like Grafana, DataDog, and Dynatrace.
- Reporting server to house historical data for governance and compliance.
See how ASN Bank modernized IT with a SaaS-first automation strategy.
Turnkey Migration from Legacy MFT Vendors
Stonebranch has a proven track record of displacing legacy MFT vendors. Proprietary automated conversion tools and an experienced internal conversion team minimize risk and provide peace of mind.
Common Tools That We Help Convert
- IBM Sterling
- Axway
- Globalscape
Cloud File Transfer Demo Walkthrough
Watch the Cloud File Transfer Demo Walkthrough to see how you can securely automate and orchestrate data movement across hybrid and multi-cloud environments from a single unified platform.
Our MFT Integrations
Explore prebuilt integrations and extensions that help you securely move files across your hybrid and multi-cloud ecosystem.
Event-Based File Transfers Demo
Watch the Event-Based File Transfers Demo to discover how real-time automation with webhooks and event triggers can instantly streamline your file transfer workflows.
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Managed File Transfer (MFT) FAQs
What is Stonebranch Managed File Transfer (MFT)?
Stonebranch MFT is an enterprise-grade solution designed to securely automate and orchestrate the movement of data across your entire IT landscape. Unlike traditional FTP, Stonebranch MFT provides centralized control, real-time visibility, and seamless integration into broader business process workflows.
How does Stonebranch MFT differ from standard FTP/SFTP?
While standard protocols only move files, Stonebranch MFT manages the process. It offers fault-tolerant protocols (auto-restart), centralized auditing, event-driven triggers, and the ability to integrate file transfers into complex automation workflows alongside applications like SAP, Informatica, or Hadoop.
Does Stonebranch support hybrid cloud file transfers?
Yes. Stonebranch allows you to move data between local file servers (Windows, Linux), mainframes (z/OS), and major cloud providers including AWS (S3), Azure (Blob Storage), and Google Cloud Storage. It also supports containerized environments like Docker and Kubernetes.
Can I automate transfers based on specific system events?
Absolutely. Stonebranch uses event-driven automation. Transfers can be triggered by file arrivals, email notifications, system events, or webhooks. This ensures data moves in real-time as soon as it is available, rather than waiting for a scheduled time slot.
Will Stonebranch MFT help with regulatory compliance?
Yes. Stonebranch provides a complete, immutable audit trail of every file transfer. This helps organizations meet stringent requirements for GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, PCI DSS, and FISMA. Centralized logging ensures you can always prove who sent what, where, and when.
Can Stonebranch MFT integrate with my existing tools?
Yes. It is natively integrated with the Universal Automation Center (UAC), allowing you to drag and drop file transfer tasks into any workload. It also offers a REST API for integration with custom applications and pre-built connectors for popular platforms like SAP and Snowflake.
Is there a SaaS option for Stonebranch MFT?
Yes. Stonebranch MFT is available for on-premises, hybrid, and SaaS deployment. The SaaS version is designed for high availability, utilizing multiple availability zones to ensure your mission-critical data flows never stop.
How does Stonebranch handle failed transfers?
The platform features a fault-tolerant protocol. If a network connection is lost, Stonebranch automatically re-establishes the session and resumes the transfer from the point of failure (checkpoint restart) without requiring manual intervention.
How does Stonebranch MFT ensure data security?
Security is baked into the platform via:
- Secure Protocols: Industry standard SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, and AS2, along with the proprietary, UDM protocol, with built in receipting and end-to-end encryption.
- Encryption: Support for the latest security protocols and ciphers, HSM integration for cert management, master key rotation, and support for PGP-encrypted files.
- DMZ Protection: The UDMG Secure Proxy ensures no data is stored in the DMZ and prevents direct internet-to-internal-server connections.
- Protections: Built-in controls to allow/limit IP access, set session, connection, and API rate limits, detect and block enumeration, brute force, and DoS attacks, enforce password policies, and enforce least-privileged access through extensive RBAC controls.