The updates from release v3.8.0 to the latest v3.9.0 deliver a transformative leap in file transfer management by introducing a new policy-based framework to enable smarter and safer file routing.
Version 3.9.0 enhances automation precision and security with File Transfer Policy Framework and new admin controls. UX enhancements such as the Integration Health Monitoring feature facilitate MetaDefender MFT and MetaDefender Core integrations boosting operational efficiency.
Key Improvements
File Transfer Policy Framework
The latest release introduces advanced, logic-based policy enforcement, allowing users to define complex ‘AND’/‘OR’ rules and grouped conditions for precise file routing.
These dynamic workflows automate file transfers to designated MFT systems, now with seamless MFT-to-MFT support. By reducing manual intervention, this feature boosts efficiency while minimizing risks of errors and data breaches.
Benefits:
- Streamlines Operations: Automates file transfers using tags and metadata for greater efficiency
- Simplifies Compliance: Ensures accurate file routing through a policy-based framework that supports regulatory requirements
- Enhances Security: Minimizes errors and prevents accidental data breaches, protecting sensitive information
Enhanced Automation
Ad-Hoc File Transfer Jobs
The new Ad-Hoc File Transfer feature allows users to manually initiate file transfers, offering greater flexibility alongside predefined and custom scheduling options. From the "My Files" interface, users can right-click on a specific file or folder to trigger a push job, selecting from available on-demand or scheduled jobs without altering existing configurations.
This enhancement enables tailored transfers while maintaining the integrity of scheduled workflows, providing greater control and efficiency in file transfer management.
Benefits:
- Eliminates Delays: Manually initiate push file transfers for immediate execution and faster workflows
- Improves Efficiency: Enables quick and seamless file transfers directly from the "My Files" interface
- Enhances Flexibility: Supports all types of push jobs, allowing users to customize transfer operations as needed
UX Enhancement
Shared/Private Status Column and Advanced Filters
The updated "My Files" interface now features a dedicated column that indicates whether files or folders are shared or private, providing clear, at-a-glance visibility into file-sharing status. Additionally, the advanced filter function has been enhanced with new fields, allowing users to filter by the "State" column and the "Result" field. These updates simplify file management, making it easier to locate specific files and oversee sharing activities effectively.
Benefits:
- Improves Oversight: Easily view and manage shared or private content with the new status column
- Streamlines Management: Advanced filtering options make finding specific files faster and more efficient
- Enhances Workflow Organization: Gain greater control over file-sharing activities for a more organized workflow
Streamlined File Management and Bulk Actions
The new bulk actions feature enhances file management efficiency and collaboration by allowing users to handle multiple files or folders simultaneously within data grids. Actions like sharing, deleting, and managing items can now be performed directly from an intuitive right-click context menu. This eliminates the need for repetitive, one-by-one handling, saving time and streamlining workflows.
Benefits:
- Reduces Repetition: Perform bulk actions to streamline workflows and minimize repetitive tasks
- Enhances Collaboration: Share multiple files or folders with a single click, simplifying team efforts
- Smoother Management: Manage multiple items efficiently for a more seamless file management experience
Persistent User Settings
The MFT GUI now supports persistent user settings, allowing users to retain customizations such as column reordering and visibility across sessions. Regardless of where users log in, their preferred configurations will always be applied, eliminating the need to reset preferences repeatedly. This enhancement streamlines workflows, saves time, and boosts user efficiency by delivering a consistent and personalized experience.
Benefits:
- Saves time: Retains user preferences across sessions for greater efficiency
- Enhances consistency: Delivers a personalized and streamlined user experience
Enhanced Admin Controls
Re-trigger File Synchronization
Manual synchronization for MFT-to-MFT transfers is now available, providing a fail-safe option to ensure uninterrupted file transfers. This is especially beneficial in uni-diode setups where network disruptions can interrupt automated processes.
Benefits:
- Ensures data consistency: Keeps transfers accurate even in disrupted networks
- Minimizes downtime: Guarantees uninterrupted file transfers during manual syncs
Consolidated Email Notifications
A single, consolidated email now summarizes multiple system actions, such as file sharing or scan results, for both administrators and end users. Administrators can also configure daily summary emails for greater customization and efficiency, reducing notification overload while keeping users informed.
Benefits:
- Reduces inbox clutter: Consolidated emails prevent excessive notifications
- Provides flexibility: Configure daily summaries to monitor system actions efficiently
Restrict Supervisor Original File Downloads
This new feature enhances data security by allowing administrators to revoke supervisors' permissions to download original file versions. By restricting access to unaltered files, organizations gain tighter control over security and reduce the risk of breaches.
Benefits:
- Enhances data security: Restricting original file downloads prevents unauthorized access
- Improves control: Tightens oversight over sensitive data distribution
Elevated Operational Efficiency
Integration Health Monitoring
Integration health monitoring improves operational reliability by providing clear connection status indicators, such as "Connected" and "Disconnected," for MFT-to-MFT and MetaDefender Core integrations. This update enables users to quickly identify and resolve connectivity issues.
Benefits:
- Enhances visibility: Provides clear connection status indicators for seamless monitoring
- Improves reliability: Enables quick resolution of connectivity issues to ensure operational stability
Core Workflow Support for MFT to MFT
The latest update introduces workflow support for MFT-to-MFT transfers. Files transferred between MFT instances now carry the MetaDefender Core workflow settings, ensuring the same workflow is seamlessly applied at the destination. This enhancement improves consistency, simplifies processing, and ensures smooth integration, making file transfers between MFTs more efficient and reliable.
Benefits:
- Simplifies processing: Ensures smooth integration between MFT instances
- Improves consistency: Enhances efficiency and reliability in MFT-to-MFT transfers
Upgrade to Smarter File Transfers with MetaDefender MFT 3.9.0
The latest release of MetaDefender MFT delivers a range of enhancements designed to streamline file transfer workflows, improve user experience, and ensure robust integration capabilities. From dynamic, logic-based routing with “File Transfer Policy Framework” to advanced filtering options and consolidated email notifications, this update addresses both efficiency and security needs.
With features like manual MFT-to-MFT synchronization, bulk actions, persistent user settings, and integration health monitoring, version 3.9.0 empowers organizations to optimize file transfer processes while maintaining compliance and minimizing risks. These improvements further solidify MetaDefender MFT as a powerful solution for managing secure file transfers in high-security environments.