ACCELERATE – SAP Global Trade Services Leader, Krypt Inc. not only helps automate and streamline cross-border supply chain trade processes, they are the latest member of the growing SEEBURGER Partner Program.

Krypt is recognized as a leading company in the Supply Chain Execution space with offices across North America and India.  Krypt is a niche systems integrator with 100% of their focus set Trade and Logistics systems implementations, upgrades and support. Together with in-house labs for demos, the latest versions of SAP applications deployed for prototype, proof of concept and product developments, Krypt takes pride in the fact that all their clients are 100% satisfied with the quality of services delivered.

Industry thought leader – Ahead of the curve, providing rapid and robust implementation:

• Product knowledge
• Streamlining collaboration with government authorities
• Industry specific and customer cases for best known methods
• Accelerators (templates, test cases, BPP, Blue Print)

Partners in the SEEBURGER program are top notch B2B integrators and Krypt follows in that vein. SEEBURGER is delighted to be teamed with Krypt for SAP-focused Business Integration.

A recent confession by Dropbox that their system was hacked should make every CIO’s blood run cold, not to mention validate IBM’s recent ban on the file hosting service.

In the absence of an enterprise data access strategy that extends to tablets and smartphones, BYOD users are turning to free consumer services like Dropbox to retrieve and share needed files. Hello, data. Goodbye, security, governance and compliance.

Everyone knows the pitfalls. IT has no control over data stored by these services. The encryption keys are held by the service provider. Even though the data is encrypted once it gets to the cloud, the lack of client-side encryption exposes data in transit. In effect, use of these services blasts a gaping hole in the wall you have built to guard against data leakage and regulatory violations.

The need to plug this hole is sparking new interest in Managed File Transfer (MFT), a technology originally developed to protect data exchange in the pre-BYOD era.

MFT not only encrypts data transfers at the point of origin but also requires authentication of both the user and device. It enforces corporate policies on who can send what to whom. It provides an audit trail of all file sharing activities for compliance and forensics purposes.

While most vendors offer a public cloud option, the technology can also be deployed on-premise in an installed or virtual private cloud scenario so that the stored data never leaves the enterprise. Files are downloaded from a central server on an as-needed basis and then deleted from the mobile device. IT can maintain complete control.

The technology also overcomes email file limitations that force users needing large Power Points, CAD drawings or other oversized files to turn to unsafe web services in the first place. And it simplifies IT administration because the same password can be used for desktops, laptops and BYOD devices.

Whether with MFT or another solution, CIOs need to find a way to bring tablets and smartphones under their security wing. Otherwise, it will continue to be a BYOD Wild West out there. No company can afford that risk.

To learn more about MFT and the solution that SEEBURGER offers, visit http://www.seeburgermft.com

Managed File Transfer (MFT) is becoming well-known now as a highly secure alternative to more traditional (and faulty) methods of data sharing. There are four scenarios in particular that exemplify cases in which using an MFT solution would be incredibly valuable.

• Email attachments are the most common method of transferring files that leads to confidential information being leaked out. Many users are either unaware or unwilling to encrypt files being sent as attachments before sending them out. And when a file is too large to be attached, users often resort to even more insecure methods such as flash drives and File Transfer Protocol (FTP).

• File exchange portals are usually FTP-based custom or homegrown solutions for sending and receiving files over the Web. Like many similar FTP solutions, they lack the security and visibility supported by MFT. Web-based solutions without cutting edge security technology to back them up are vulnerable to unauthorized access, malicious or otherwise.
  

• File sharing and collaboration services are often free and used to simplify the process of storing and exchanging files. This is one situation in which organizations are exposed to a great deal of vulnerability. Users are dabbling with free, unsecure technologies with limited capabilities. While users have the best intentions, their methods are exposing sensitive and proprietary data.
  

• Mobile devices are becoming so commonplace that half of all midsize and large companies are expected to have mobile solutions for file sharing and collaboration within the next three years. As the number of tablet and smartphone business users increases, so do worries about what could happen should a device become lost, stolen, or access an unsecure network.

Check back here December 28, 2012 for part two of this series, “What to look for in an MFT solution,” in which we’ll take a look at what you should require from an MFT solution. Until then, visit our MFT Solution Center to find white papers, case studies, multimedia and more.

Source: “Four Common User Scenarios that Demand MFT,” Gartner, May 21, 2012

In a large organization, chances are there is more than one Rob Johnson, Bill Smith or Susan Hill working there. Whatever the case may be, sending files through SAP to the wrong Rob, Bill or Susan, is just one of the many ways data can get lost inside and outside a company. The fact of the matter is data loss is more likely to be caused by someone inside your company than a hacker.

Data is often lost during simple day-to-day transactions. Unfortunately, SAP doesn’t provide a native way to prevent unauthorized data exports. In this day and age, simply counting on your people to protect what they should is a big leap of faith that can end up costing you a small fortune. Organizations need a way to ensure data falls into the right hands and stays out of the wrong hands.

SEEBURGER Managed File Transfer (SEE MFT) for SAP was specifically designed for ensuring data security in SAP solutions. It overrides SAP’s export function to automatically enforce predefined business policies and permissions to ensure both senders and receivers are authorized to access and transmit a file. It’s a user-friendly solution that’s no muss for the end user and no fuss for you.

We recently published an article in SAPinsider that explains how you can protect your SAP data.  Once you’ve reviewed the article, visit our MFT solution center to learn more.

Derek Schwartz shares his insights on joining SEEBURGER to head up the Financial Services Business Unit

Financial institutions have an ever increasing need for agile integration of a variety of constituents onto a consolidated platform that embraces all external and internal data movement patterns and processes. Solving the breadth of requirements securely takes innovation and a paranoid dedication to quality.   After many years in the industry, I found SEEBURGER to possess the unique elements needed for excellent execution in the Financial Services industry.

The dedication to core values at SEEBURGER ensures true ‘cohesive’ development of solutions; delivering total ‘interoperability’, not simply just ‘co-existence’.  Its substantial financial war chest secures the longevity of the business for the benefit of its customers at zero risk.  Large enterprise with mission critical needs like banks and insurance providers deserve this from their vendor.

I’m honored and excited to build on the success already achieved in the Financial Services business at SEEBURGER and look forward to leading the global Financial Services business unit.

To learn more, read today’s announcement.

It seems that every four years, we find ourselves searching for the truth a little more than usual. Well in honor of our upcoming election (no political affiliation required) here’s a little fact checking for you.  Our headline was 100 percent false. Sorry.

In fact, only one in five organizations have the policies and tools in place they need to safeguard their data, and every year yet another major organization incurs significant financial and reputational costs after data loss. So, time to fact check your own campaign for data security. Do you have the policies and tools in place you need?

If you don’t, now is a great time to take a look at Forrester’s latest analysis of the state of data security and privacy today, and what can be done to improve it tomorrow.  Download your complimentary copy today and get the facts—not fluff.

Picture a huge mall. Often times managing EDI and B2B supply chain messages is like spending the day at one of these monolithic malls — aggravating. That’s why we’ve just released a solution that will put an end to those days. SEEBURGER Monitor for SAP now enables users to monitor and research all EDI-triggered processes in one window within the SAP interface.

Think of it as one-stop shopping. You don’t have to go to spend hours at the mall searching for the one 36” red plaid shirt you need.  SEEBURGER Monitor for SAP is the first solution to link IDOCS with associated SAP transaction documents. As documents pass through the SEEBURGER gateway, they are automatically linked. It provides one place to view all your EDI and B2B supply chain messages — so no more tiresome searches, and difficult transactions and analysis.

As a fully-integrated, preconfigured SAP add-on package and extension of the SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite, SEEBURGER Monitor for SAP is designed to get answers for you in minutes that you’d usually have to wait a day for from an EDI or IT specialist. It will help prevent supply chain interruptions, improve customer and partner relations, and reduce operating costs.

Read the press release to learn more about what the solution offers, and then visit the SEEBURGER Monitor for SAP solution center.

Some old things are nice — a fine antique desk, a watch from your grandfather, a classic car. But some are not. File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is like a laptop built in 1999. It’s outdated, and simply not equipped to ensure secure file transfer in the face of today’s modern IT landscape.

So what are the two major reasons you should swap FTP for Managed File Transfer (MFT)? Why should your organization give up a tool that seems so alluring with its ability to quickly share files for free?

1. Security. Simply put, FTP does a poor job of securing data. It won’t do anything to address potential breaches, while MFT offers central monitoring and management capabilities.
2. Compliance. While FTP lacks an audit trail, MFT provides one. FTP allows users to send data to whomever they choose. MFT instills protocols that keep data out of the wrong hands.
3. Cost. As the old adage goes, you get what you pay for. When a FTP or ad hoc system of transferring files fails and data leaks, you can expect the bill to range in the millions.

A recent CIO Magazine white paper illustrates these points and the fundamentals of data loss, and delves down into the intricacies of and differences between FTP and MFT.  Read the white paper today to learn more about why this is one switch you should definitely make.

We are thrilled to announce that IndSoft, Inc is the newest partner to join SEEBURGER’s 5 Star CRN Partner Program.

IndSoft, Inc., certified MBE and SAP Services Partner, brings a rich history of providing value added cost effective services to clients in Illinois, Texas, Wisconsin and Indiana. With this partnership, their customers can now benefit from SEEBURGER’s market leading business integration and secure file transfer solutions:

• Established in 1998
• Strong network of SAP Professionals
• Multicultural workforce
• IT Staffing Services
• US based Consulting

SEEBURGER is nuts about partnering with companies like IndSoft who help clients gain a competitive advantage as they look to modernize and consolidate their business-to-business landscape on a unified platform.

For more information on IndSoft, please visit www.indsoft.com or connect with them on twitter: @indsoft.

Say what? We know how it goes. Whether you get chest pain, headaches, or are just plain tired, keeping an IT organization up and running smoothly is no small feat. There’s a lot of pressure in knowing you’re the backbone of the business. That’s why it’s always a pleasant surprise when a solution comes along that actually solves problems instead of adding to them.

Managed File Transfer (MFT) has been getting a lot of buzz lately, and for good reason. Users have found they can rely on it to do things FTP and other transfer technologies can’t. They’ve been able to monitor for potential leaks, prevent them and exchange files with any of their trading partners — even those without secure transfer technology. MFT also adds a lot of value to SAP NetWeaver PI®.

SAP NetWeaver users often add on multiple file transfer technologies in an attempt to transfer critical files securely. Truth is, SAP NetWeaver isn’t designed for far-reaching data transfers. You need a solution that will protect this data while reducing costs and complexity, and diminishing the odds of data leaking into the wrong hands. SEEBURGER Managed File Transfer for SAP leverages your existing investment, by centralizing file transfers within NetWeaver.

To help illustrate these things a bit more, we’ve created a short 2-minute video that provides a brief overview of SEEBURGER MFT for SAP. So take a break, put your feet up and watch the video.