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Product updates, release notes, and practical guidance from the team behind SFTP Gateway and StorageLink. Stay current on secure file transfer, cloud compliance, and how to get more out of your deployment.

Managed File Transfer vs. SaaS: Security Risks Nobody Talks About

Legacy managed file transfer systems are expensive, hard to integrate with modern cloud infrastructure, and sold by vendors with pricing models that haven’t kept pace with how enterprises actually work today. When SaaS file transfer platforms promise lower costs and zero infrastructure headaches, it is

The Per-User Prison: Why Enterprise File Transfer Is Broken (And What to Do About It)

Sending a file feels effortless. Pull out your phone, tap share, and a photo is halfway around the world before you can put it back in your pocket. Consumer file sharing is one of those quietly miraculous things we’ve all stopped noticing. But if you’re

Cloud File Transfer Deep Dives: Replacing Legacy MFT Systems

We produce a lot of content about cloud file transfer (blog posts, whitepapers, product documentation), but some topics just need more room than a blog post allows. That’s why we launched Deep Dives, a video podcast series built for the people actually making infrastructure decisions.

Founder’s update: Where our focus remains with enterprise managed file transfer

Hello, Several years ago, IT and security teams kept telling us the same thing: they were losing confidence in SaaS file transfer platforms they couldn’t control, audit, or isolate from the internet. High-profile breaches on major platforms like MOVEit and GoAnywhere confirmed their worst fears.

From Raw Logs to Real-Time Insights: Observability for SFTP Gateway

Stop combing through text files and start visualizing your SFTP traffic with Grafana, Loki, and Alloy. If you are responsible for secure file transfers, you know that audit logs are a goldmine of information. But let’s be honest: when an auditor asks for a report

Deploy SFTP Gateway as a Docker Container

Click-to-deploy marketplaces like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud solved the “quick start” problem beautifully. Launch an AWS AMI, configure a few settings, and you’re running enterprise file transfer in minutes. But for many organizations, that convenience comes with trade-offs in control and flexibility. Your DevOps

Secure File Transfer in the Cloud Era: Why SFTP Still Matters for Enterprise Security

TLDR: Shadow IT file-sharing tools and compliance gaps create significant enterprise risk, with HIPAA and GDPR violations carrying penalties into the millions. Cloud-deployed SFTP solutions like SFTP Gateway address both challenges by keeping data within your own cloud environment while providing the audit trails, encryption,

Best MFT Customer Support: SFTP Gateway Ranked #1 Among 58 Competitors on G2

SFTP Gateway wins G2’s Winter 2026 Best Support award in the Managed File Transfer category Who has the best MFT customer support? According to verified user reviews on G2.com, SFTP Gateway from Thorn Technologies has been rated the #1 MFT solution for customer support, ranking

SFTP Gateway: A Secure Alternative to Files.com

So, you’re looking for an alternative to Files.com? Before we talk about pricing (and yes, you can save nearly $12,000 annually by using SFTP Gateway from Thorn Technologies), let’s address the elephant in the room: data security. The SaaS File Transfer Security Problem In 2023,