White Paper:
Managed File Transfer (MFT) and iPaaS: A Complete Solution
A cost-effective strategy to keep your digital transformation channels open, flexible and ready for business, now and in the future.
Evolution of integration from on-premises ESB / SOA architectures to cloud-based integration platforms as a service (iPaaS) makes other API-centric cloud-native services an essential component of an iPaaS-driven integration framework. It is beneficial for the enterprise to select managed file transfer technology built on a modern cloud platform with extensive APIs that can be part of existing integration strategies.
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Key Differences between iPaaS and MFT
When considering an MFT solution for an enterprise integration platform, it’s important to understand the key differences between iPaaS and MFT:
| iPaaS | Thru’s MFT | |
|---|---|---|
| APIs and Connectors | Extensive set of APIs and connectors | General set of file protocols and APIs |
| Data Exchange | Near real-time or not real-time and synchronous | Batch, near real-time or not real-time and synchronous |
| Payload Size (File size and number of files) | Small to medium | Unlimited |
| Persistence (Store files until delivery) | No or limited persistence | Unlimited persistence |
| Data Transformation Capability | Yes | No |
| Type of Connection | Mostly point-to-point connections | One flow for hundreds of partners |
| Guaranteed Delivery | Requires special programming | Built in, unlimited payloads |
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- 21+ essential features for an MFT solution
- The differences between EDI and MFT file exchange
- Three use cases
