What is Signiant App?
TL;DR Signiant App is the desktop application that connects your computer to Media Shuttle (Signiant’s cloud-based file transfer service) for transferring multiple files of various sizes. Key Issues with Signiant App: Why IBM Aspera is Better: Bottom line: While both are secure, Aspera offers better …
The Main Security Drawback of File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
TL;DR — FTP Security: What You Need to KnowFTP, the classic protocol for transferring files across networks, remains popular due to its simplicity—but it was never designed with modern security in mind. By default, FTP transmits credentials and data in clear text, leaving it vulnerable …
PacGenesis Expands IBM Partnership with webMethods Managed File Transfer
At PacGenesis, our commitment to delivering secure, high-speed data transfer solutions has made us a trusted partner for enterprises navigating the complexities of digital transformation. As an IBM Platinum Business Partner, we’ve proudly specialized in IBM Aspera, helping clients move large datasets quickly and securely …
The Difference Between Goodput vs Throughput and How to Maximize Your Bandwidth
TL;DR: While bandwidth determines your network’s capacity, throughput measures actual data transfer rates, and goodput tracks only useful data delivery. Understanding these differences is crucial for optimizing network performance. Many companies mistakenly think higher bandwidth automatically means faster file transfers, but throughput and goodput are …
Strategies for Backing Up and Recovering Data Effectively
In today’s digital age, the loss of critical data can be devastating. Whether you’re a business owner safeguarding sensitive information or an individual protecting personal files, having an effective backup and recovery plan is crucial. Data loss can occur due to human error, hardware failures, …
Configuring Cargo for Faspex 5
Introduction IBM Aspera Cargo is a command-line tool that enables automatic downloads of packages sent through Aspera on Cloud (AoC) and Aspera Faspex. It is commonly used to automate package-based workflows. Customers can configure Cargo to auto-download packages whenever they are made available, instead of …
Disabling ACLs for AWS S3 Buckets in asperatrapd
Introduction IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server (HSTS) includes the ability to read and write objects directly to AWS S3 object storage buckets. For customers running HSTS on EC2 instances in the environment, the asperatrapd service is typically enabled to support object storage. Some customers may …
IBM Releases Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server v4.4.2
Introduction Recently, IBM released an update to High-Speed Transfer Server (HSTS), High-Speed Transfer Endpoint (HSTE), and Desktop Client v4.4.2. As you know, HSTS, HSTE and Desktop Client are the core client and server applications that enable high-performance, secure file transfers between locations around the globe, …
Calculating Aspera Server Usage Volume using Aspera Console
Introduction IBM Aspera software helps organizations transfer data around the world at high speed, regardless of file size, distance, or network conditions. There are several licensing models available, and many customers are seeing the benefits of moving to a volume-based license, which allows for an …



