How Do I Enable Aspera Connect in Chrome
YMP Admin
TL;DR: Enabling IBM Aspera Connect in Chrome requires both installing the Connect application and adding the browser extension for Chrome. The procedure for installing IBM Aspera Connect offers two pathways: guided installation, which automatically prompts users during file transfers, and manual installation for system-wide deployment. …
Downloading Large Files to an External Hard Drive: How to and Why you Shouldn’t
Whether you’re collaborating with team members or stakeholders or need somewhere to store important files, you may be looking to transfer those large files to an external hard drive. While external hard drives are a great solution for storing files to save your local disk, …
Accessing your IBM Support Account
IBM has long since been known for its rock-solid customer support. But for many A spera customers, opening tickets via the Support Portal is a new and unfamiliar process. For that reason, we’ve put together this short tutorial to guide you on how to set …
The 3-2-1 Backup Rule: Enterprise Data Protection Strategy That Actually Works
Data loss doesn’t announce itself. One moment your organization operates normally, the next moment years of customer records, financial data, or intellectual property vanish. The 3-2-1 backup rule represents the most battle-tested data protection strategy ever devised, yet many organizations either misunderstand its principles or …
Which Security Protocol Does Secure File Transfer (SFTP) Use to Transfer Data?
TL;DR: SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) keeps data secure by using SSH (Secure Shell) protocol for encryption and authentication. Yes, SFTP does use SSH to create encrypted connections between client and server, protecting sensitive data during transfer. Unlike regular FTP which sends data in plain …
PacGenesis Named Hyperscaler Success Story by Ingram Micro: Closing Multimillion-Dollar Deals Through Strategic Cloud Innovation
Ingram Micro has spotlighted PacGenesis as a hyperscaler marketplace success story. This recognition stems from a critical multimillion-dollar SaaS deal that required immediate marketplace listing to meet a customer’s committed cloud spend deadline. The case study demonstrates how strategic partnerships and rapid response capabilities drive …
How to Update License Keys for IBM Aspera Web Applications: 2025 Update
IBM Aspera has several web applications available to enable high-speed data transfer for you and your users, and to manage, monitor, and report on those transfer sessions. Aspera Shares, Aspera Faspex, Aspera Console and Aspera Orchestrator are all customer-hosted web application options and are available …
Advancing Self-Managed Software Excellence: IBM Aspera Software Updates & Roadmap for 2025
Scott Pecnik
PacGenesis is dedicated to bringing you solutions that optimize your data workflows and secure your most critical assets. IBM Aspera’s on-premise software continues to be a cornerstone for enterprises requiring unparalleled speed and control over large file transfers. Recent updates and the exciting 2025 roadmap …
What is Media Shuttle? An Explanation for 2025!
TL;DR Media Shuttle is Signiant’s subscription-based enterprise file sharing solution that manages file movement through cloud software, allowing businesses to send, share, and submit files with no size limitations using on-premise or cloud storage. Key comparison with IBM Aspera: Bottom line: While Media Shuttle offers …
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 …
