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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    AMS File Transfer

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AAMS File Transfer is presented as secure, user friendly and personalised, with the user's branding to represent the organisation. It helps to protect the delivery of files and information and overcome file size limitations. UK data sovereignty. ISO 27001 Certified.

    $80.75

    per month

    IBM Aspera on Cloud

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/AIBM Aspera on Cloud is an on-demand SaaS offering for global content transfer and exchange. It enables organizations to move large files and data sets securely and reliably across on-premises and multi-cloud environments at high speed. With Aspera on Cloud, organizations can store and access files and folders across multiple cloud-based and on-premises storage systems. Sharing among users is as simple as browsing or drag-and-drop — no matter where the files are stored — making…

    $1.01

    per month per GB transferred

    Virtru

    Score9.5 out of 10
    N/AVirtru in Washington DC offers email encryption software and persistent data security, privacy and loss prevention.

    $119

    per month

    Pricing
    AMS File TransferIBM Aspera on CloudVirtru
    Editions & Modules
    Base
    £60
    per month 5 users
    Group
    £90
    per month 10 users
    Team
    £295
    per month 50 users
    Business+
    £P.O.A
    per month 100+ users
    Pay as You Go
    USD 1.01
    per month per GB transferred
    Essentials Edition
    Starting at $250.20
    per year
    Standard Plus Edition
    Starting at $7488
    per year
    Premium Edition
    Contact Sales
    per year
    Starter
    $119
    per month Includes 5 Users
    Business
    $219
    per month Includes 5 Users
    CMMC/FedRAMP/ITAR
    $399
    per month Includes 5 Users
    Enterprise
    Custom
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    Pricing Offerings
    AMS File TransferIBM Aspera on CloudVirtru
    Free Trial
    NoYesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    AMS File TransferIBM Aspera on CloudVirtru
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    Key User Insights
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    91%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    100%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    100%
    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    AMS File TransferIBM Aspera on CloudVirtru
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.3
    (34 ratings)
    10.0
    (6 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.9
    (21 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Performance
    -
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    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Support Rating
    -
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    1.0
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
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    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
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    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Ease of integration
    -
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    8.2
    (1 ratings)
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    Product Scalability
    -
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    8.2
    (1 ratings)
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    Vendor post-sale
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    9.1
    (1 ratings)
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    Vendor pre-sale
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    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    User Testimonials
    AMS File TransferIBM Aspera on CloudVirtru
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Automated Messaging Systems Ltd
    This platform provided us with exactly what we needed; a file transfer tool that's extremely safe and compliance enhancing. Apart from being feature-packed, the AMS File Transfer platform is affordable, making it suitable to be used even by small businesses. I wholeheartedly recommend this tool to anyone wishing to use a fully-auditable, safe, and GDPR-compliant file transfer tool.
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    IBM
    IBM Aspera on Cloud is a great tool for the ones who are looking for a tool which can transfer large datasets, backups, raw files etc., quickly. I think that it is well suited where data transfer at high speed is required and reliability is important. However, it can be less useful for smaller files or data transfer as it can be done with basic tools.
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    Virtru
    Of all the products out there that integrate with Google, we found Virtru to be the most user-friendly for both our users and the recipients. At the same time, its logging capabilities provide the trail we need for sensitive information. This is one tool for us that has generally been "setup and forget" which helps with the I.T. Dept workload.
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    Pros
    Automated Messaging Systems Ltd
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    • Unlike many others , IBM Aspera on Cloud has the ability to transfer large files even upto 100s of GB really quick . The transfers that used to take 5-6 hours or even sometimes failed after waiting that much of time with IMB same files only take like 30 minutes even over long distances .
    • Not only it transfers data fast , but IBM Aspera on Cloud on cloud also handles inturrpted transfers well even in case of disconnection or bad connection , the platform automatically resumes from where it got paused saving us a lot of time in starting over . This is huge advantage for large files for example when shifting database exports or large technical confirguration bundles from a remote office with bad connection , IBM Aspera on Cloud resumes automatically and dont have to start it over .
    Incentivized
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    Virtru
    • Email encryption without installing or exchange keys with the recipient.
    • Email DLP that is easy to configure and maintain.
    • Application Gateway that encrypts email sent directly from SaaS application (ex. Zendesk, SalesForce).
    • Protect attachment with restriction like time, print, and copy.
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    Cons
    Automated Messaging Systems Ltd
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    • Track upload/download usage OVERALL to know how much space is left
    • Track cloud storage overall to know how much space is left
    • More easily send single links to users for download, rather than full access (I know it is possible, but it is not intuitive)
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    Virtru
    • Native Google Docs file encryption should be improved, it's working great in Google Drive but only for files that are not Google native.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Automated Messaging Systems Ltd
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    1) It works. 2) Is is secure 3) It is fast It provides firms the ability to communicate with vendors other clients and new clients in a way that will help you grow your business. In our business, flies are getting larger larger and can hold companies back in their overall business goals.
    Incentivized
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    Virtru
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    Automated Messaging Systems Ltd
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    The interface is very pleasing and so easy to use. I have never used a program that was so simple and so effective. Other programs have too many unnecessary features and make everything really daunting and then you just go elsewhere. IBM Aspera is perfect for easy transfers with minimal features.
    Incentivized
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    Virtru
    For the one sending/using, I rate a 10. For receiver experience, I would rate it 8, as sometimes there are hiccups. So overall, a 9
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    Reliability and Availability
    Automated Messaging Systems Ltd
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    We never had an issue with the product. The product works and is always available.
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    Virtru
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    Automated Messaging Systems Ltd
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    IBM
    Performance is great!
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    Virtru
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Automated Messaging Systems Ltd
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    The support from IBM is fast and reliable. Very knowledgeable engineers provide you with the support on Aspera. We had a very good experience when opened tickets and we were able to get our issues resolved quickly. Most solutions are provided within a day so you can expect a quick turnaround time. Overall, the support has been very good.
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    Virtru
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Automated Messaging Systems Ltd
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    The service provided by the authorized vendor was excellent. It was a good collaboration between the vendor IT team and internal IT team. They provided us with a timeline and we verified and approved that timeline. Daily stand ups and weekly meetups were conducted to update the internal team on progress. They were able to deliver all deliverables on time also, they conducted both alpha testing and beta version testing in time. Overall, they were able to complete the implementation in the given timeline.
    Incentivized
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    Virtru
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Automated Messaging Systems Ltd
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    These cloud storage products deliver sufficient space to store data and access and have an array of ways to transfer this data and keep it secure. IBM Aspera on Cloud focuses on the transfer and makes it a lot faster mainly due to its patented tech and altered UDP protocol. Since most of production code uses IBM services, it was natural to go with IBM Aspera on Cloud.
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    Virtru
    Full Gmail integration was not a negotiable item for us in our evaluation. Other products provided our needed functionality, but they were outside the standard Gmail interface. That made them more difficult to use, and also less likely to be used. Virtru was the only one we evaluated that actually resided within the Gmail interface, making it very easy to use.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Automated Messaging Systems Ltd
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    Very good pricing. A lot of value with this product. Great ROI.
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    Virtru
    No answers on this topic
    Scalability
    Automated Messaging Systems Ltd
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    IBM
    It is an outstanding product. It is proven and works well. IBM has thought of everything as the product works well and it can scale. I highly recomend this product.
    Incentivized
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    Virtru
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Automated Messaging Systems Ltd
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    IBM
    • IBM Aspera has allowed us to scale our file-based deliveries to several terabytes across thousands of assets per month.
    • IBM Aspera has allowed us to deliver reliably without many issues, increasing operational efficiency.
    • IBM Aspera has allowed us to deliver materials on time, which has had a direct and positive impact on our content consumption.
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    Virtru
    • Saving manual work and a few steps of the daily work of our reps. saving about 50 hours a month.
    • Ensuring customer sensitive info is protected.
    • Regulation compliance which would prevent us from doing business.
    Incentivized
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