Progress Software, a global leader in AI-powered digital experience solutions, has launched its latest SaaS offering: Progress® Automate MFT.
The new platform sets a new standard for secure, cloud-based, and automated file transfer – designed to reduce costs, improve compliance, and free up IT resources for strategic work.

The challenge: outdated solutions and growing data volumes

The rapid digitalization and increased amount of data handled by modern companies has made secure file transfer (Managed File Transfer) to a central part of the IT strategy.
Many organizations still struggle with legacy, manual or script-based solutions that require extensive maintenance and often fail to meet today's security and compliance requirements.

For IT teams, this means high operational costs, inefficiency, and the risk of human error when handling sensitive data.
Automate MFT addresses these problems by combining automation, cloud architecture and enterprise-level security standards.

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A new cloud-based platform for secure automation

Progress Automate MFT is built as a SaaS solution (Software as a Service), eliminating the need for heavy installations and manual upgrades.
The platform enables companies to automate their file transfer flows in a code-free way, with clear control over data flows and processes.

According to Loren Jarrett, General Manager at Progress Software, the launch represents an important step in the development of secure, scalable and modern file transfer solutions:

“Automate MFT empowers businesses to scale, simplify and secure their data flows – without the complexity that often comes with older systems.”

Key features of Automate MFT

Automate MFT offers a wide range of features that combine security, flexibility and ease of use:

• Coordinator-agent architecture: uses microservices and lightweight agents to manage hybrid and cloud environments with high availability.
• Code-free builder and scheduling: User-friendly interface with point-and-click logic that eliminates the need for complicated scripts.
• Shared credentials: central library for password rotation and handling authentication between multiple endpoints.
• Organizational tools: folders and tags for clear structure in larger automation environments.
• Version management and rollback: support for up to 200 version levels, enabling quick rollback in the event of errors.
• Security and Compliance: meets SOC 2 Type 1– and HIPAA requirements, with advanced encryption and authentication to protect data.

Reduced costs and increased efficiency

According to Progress Software organizations that implement Automate MFT can reduce their total cost of ownership (TCO) by up to 50 percent compared to traditional file transfer solutions.
By eliminating script dependencies and manual processes, resources are freed up, enabling IT departments to focus on strategic projects and innovation rather than operation.

Todd Ruthman, IT Manager at Copp Clark, describes how older solutions often hinder agility and compliance:

“Large, on-premises installations and heavy upgrade cycles make it difficult for teams to quickly respond to new security requirements. Automate MFT completely eliminates these obstacles.”

Market perspective: growing demand for secure and automated file transfer

According to Shari Lava, research director at IDC, demand for cloud-based MFT solutions has increased sharply as businesses need faster, more reliable and secure data flows.
She emphasizes that Automate MFT addresses precisely the problems that many IT organizations experience:

“The modernization of File transfer is not just about security – It's about efficiency, scalability and long-term sustainability in a digital economy.”

With AI-powered automation, high availability and centralized administration Automate MFT positions itself as a solution for companies that want to combine security, innovation and cost-effectiveness.

The future standard for managed file transfer

The launch of Automate MFT marks another milestone for Progress Software, which has already established itself as a key player in automation and secure data management.
The platform strengthens the company's portfolio in AI-driven digitalization and enables customers to renew their IT environments without compromising security.