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  • "Sometimes we don't have a very clear idea what the licensing will entail at first, because it can be very customizable. On one hand, this can be a good thing, because it can be tailored to a specific customer's needs. But on the other hand it can also be an issue when some customer asks, "What's the cost?" and we can't yet give them an accurate answer."
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    Top Answer:The core product can be used not only for automatic file transfers between applications, but also as an Enterprise Service Bus (ESB).
    Top Answer:The licensing depends on the type of customer, so I would refrain from talking about it in an absolute kind of way. Overall, it's somewhat expensive, and depending on customer requirements, there are… more »
    Top Answer:I have noticed that webMethods ActiveTransfer has had problems when handling large files. For example, when we receive (and perform operations on) files that are larger than about 16 MB, the software… more »
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    WHY ACTIVETRANSFER FOR MFT?
    Imagine the simplicity of having a centralized console to easily manage partner files throughout your organization. That’s what you can do with webMethods ActiveTransfer for Managed File Transfer (MFT).

    Using this secure, reliable, centrally managed file transfer system, you can:

    -Exchange and schedule files of any size—even big data files—up to 25 times faster
    -Centrally manage file transfers, set up transfer schedules and configure users
    -Move large files quickly over long distances to increase partner response time
    -Securely exchange files with partners using the latest security and encryption techniques
    -Accelerate large file transfers by boosting performance 10 to 25 times, overcoming network
    latency and boosting productivity
    -Control transfer speeds and allocate necessary, network bandwidth to partners
    -Ensure acceptance of file transfers from approved IP addresses and assigned users
    -Schedule and create event-driven transfers
    -Trigger file transfers as the events occurs, such as completion of a batch job

    WS_FTP Server is a proven, effective, easy-to-use file transfer solution. Secure data in transit while integrating programmable methodologies that simplify file transfer tasks and improve efficiency. Improve control, visibility and security over file transfer activities by implementing safeguards against information leaks and data breaches.

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    BraunAbility, H&M Software, Killeen School, Positive Images UK, Scientific American, Sciforma, The Denver Broncos
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    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise68%
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    webMethods ActiveTransfer is ranked 17th in Managed File Transfer (MFT) with 2 reviews while WS_FTP Server is ranked 22nd in Managed File Transfer (MFT). webMethods ActiveTransfer is rated 8.0, while WS_FTP Server is rated 0.0. The top reviewer of webMethods ActiveTransfer writes "It lets us maintain the file in the staging area before we transfer it". On the other hand, webMethods ActiveTransfer is most compared with Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer, Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT and BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer, whereas WS_FTP Server is most compared with MOVEit, IBM Sterling File Gateway, CompleteFTP, Fortra's Globalscape Managed File Transfer and SolarWinds Serv-U File Transfer Protocol Server.

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