Enterprise MFT

Secure Managed File Transfer

Securely automate any file transfer process with support for any protocol, database or backend system — with drag and drop simplicity

Managed File Transfer with Arc

Secure, scalable MFT — without the complexity

Transform how you move and manage files across your enterprise. CData Arc's powerful MFT capabilities let you securely transfer files between systems, trading partners, and cloud services — with drag-and-drop simplicity.

Secure Managed File Transfer

Secure file transfer made simple

  • Meet compliance requirements for GDPR, PCI, and HIPAA with comprehensive audit trails
  • Support for all major protocols including Drummond-Certified AS2/AS4, SFTP, OFTP
  • Enterprise-grade security with FIPS-compliant encryption and compression
  • Secure DMZ deployment for isolation of internal network systems from external traffic
  • Robust certificate management and Key Vault to create and secure authorization credentials
Secure Managed File Transfer

Powerful API-driven automation of MFT workflows

  • Built-in translation and integration with any filetype, application or database
  • Flow API and webhook support to trigger and orchestrate workflows programmatically
  • Support for cloud storage systems like S3, SharePoint, Box, OneDrive, etc.
  • Conditional logic and branching for intelligent message and file routing
  • Real-time visibility and monitoring across all file transfers
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Compliance & Auditing

Compliance and auditing simplified

Meet compliance requirements for SOC2 Type II, GDPR, PCI, and HIPAA with comprehensive audit trails.

CIS (Center for Internet Security)

  • Best practices for cybersecurity controls and measures.
  • Focuses on asset management and data protection.
  • CData Arc provides strong encryption and secure configurations to help meet CIS.

FISMA & NIST Standards

  • Security controls for federal information systems.
  • Organized into five core security functions.
  • CData Arc offers role-based access, FIPS-compliance mode and audit trails for NIST and FISMA compliance.

ISO 27001 & 27002

  • Establishes Information Security Management System (ISMS) requirements.
  • Guidelines for implementing security controls and practices.
  • CData Arc manages sensitive data with encryption and audits to support ISO compliance.

SOC 2

  • Evaluates systems based on five Trust Services Criteria.
  • Requires controls for data protection and availability.
  • CData Arc is SOC 2 Type II Compliant.

SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley)

  • Mandates internal controls over financial data security.
  • Requires retention of financial records for seven years.
  • CData Arc automates data transfers with detailed records to enable SOX compliance.

Australia's CDR (Consumer Data Right)

  • Empowers consumers over personal data sharing.
  • Requires secure data transfer in machine-readable format.
  • CData Arc ensures secure data exchange and compliance.

PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act)

  • Governs handling of personal information in Canada.
  • Built on fair information principles and safeguards.
  • CData Arc protects personal data through encryption and supports PIPEDA compliance.

CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)

  • Grants rights over personal information to Californians.
  • Requires reasonable security measures for consumer data.
  • CData Arc secures data transfers with access controls to support CCPA.

Singapore's PDPA (Personal Data Protection Act)

  • Regulates personal data collection and disclosure.
  • Requires security arrangements against unauthorized access.
  • CData Arc protects data privacy with encryption to support PDPA compliance.

Trusted by the world's leading enterprises:

BP
Oracle
BMW
Green Supply
Michelin
P&G
FedEx
UPS
Target
Tesla
Horizon BCBS NJ
BP
Oracle
BMW
Green Supply
Michelin
P&G
FedEx
UPS
Target
Tesla
Horizon BCBS NJ

Why choose CData Arc for MFT and EDI

Support for any MFT integration

Arc can parse any file type (CSV, Excel, XML, etc.) and move or replicate files — whether in your on-premises file system or cloud storage (Azure Blob, AWS S3, SharePoint, etc.). Arc can be an S/FTP or AS2 server in a box, and support any protocol — including AS2, AS4, SFTP, OFTP and more.

Enterprise-Grade Security

Arc is FIPS-compliant PGP and supports AES 256-bit encryption of all files, with browser-based key and certificate management. The platform enables role-based access control to your workflows and a complete audit trail — allowing your organization to maintain compliance standards like HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, GLBA, ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, SOX and more.

Modern, flexible deployment

Deploy Arc as SaaS, on-premises, or in private cloud models, with end-to-end visibility, reporting, and SLA management on transactions with trading partners.

Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools, 2025

CData Arc recognized in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Integration Tools

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Platform Capabilities

All-in-One Enterprise-Class MFT

Implement your strategy for data movement, and cohesively manage all critical file transfers from a central, modern managed file transfer platform.

Secure Managed File Transfer

Securely Move Files - AS2, SFTP & More

CData Arc supports all major protocols, from Drummond-Certified AS2 & AS4 to FTP, SFTP, and more. Move data across silos no matter the protocol, document type, or file size.

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Scalable Managed File Transfer

Scale Up & Slash Costs with Scalable MFT

Arc is a powerful managed file transfer solution with flexible, scalable technology to support millions of file transfers and 100+ partner connections - at an affordable price.

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File Transfer Automation

Automate File Transfers

Still manually moving files? With conditional logic, drag & drop integration, webhooks and API management, Arc makes it easy to seamlessly automate and schedule workflows.

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File Transfer Governance

Meet Compliance and Audit Requirements

Use full logging & auditing to gain real-time visibility into file transfers across your organization. Easily comply with GDPR, PCI, HIPAA, and other data privacy regulations.

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Secure MFT

Enterprise-Grade Secure MFT

Arc fully secures data movement with Drummond-Certified AS2, FIPS-compliant file and data layer encryption (AES, Open PGP), secure DMZ, certificates and more.

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Automated Document Transformation & Mapping

Document Transformation & Mapping

What do you need to do with files after you move them? Easily, automatically transform docs between CSV, Excel, PDF, XML and other formats to bring them into backend systems.

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CData Arc powers MFT for top organizations


ChannelApe Embeds CData Arc, Enables Customer EDI and MFT

“CData Arc has helped our business focus on solving the core problems of D2C supply chains rather than rebuilding proprietary connections for EDI and MFT.”

— Michael Averto
CEO, ChannelApe


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STIHL Automates Global Supply Chain with Secure SFTP File Transfer

STIHL extended their enterprise automation to industry partner mG miniGears using CData Arc’s SFTP connector, enabling seamless EDI document exchange and eliminating manual file handling across the global supply chain.


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P&G Improves Data Security and Synchronization with AS2 Integration

P&G deployed CData Arc’s AS2 connector to integrate their global supply chain with GDSN and GS1 China standards, ensuring secure and accurate data synchronization across hundreds of millions of transactions.

— Milan Turk
Managing Director, P&G Global Customer eCommerce


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Feature Overview

A Complete MFT Solution

  • Secure File Transfer

    Arc harnesses powerful secure file transfer, storage, and networking capabilities along with best-in-class encryption and compression tools. Users can integrate end-to-end file and transfer data using AS2, FTP, SFTP, OFTP, and more!

  • Drag-And-Drop Flow Designer

    Arc's no-code, visual flow designer allows complex data flows to be defined and set up in minutes.

  • Best-in-Class Encryption & Compression

    Arc offers best-in-class file encryption/decryption and compression/decompression across the most commonly used file and streaming formats, including OpenPGP, AES, Zip, Jar, GZip, etc.

  • Any Data Source, Any Destination
  • Outstanding Support

    Arc is backed by our outstanding support team and an extensive set of resources including online documentation, an online knowledge base, and pre-packaged integration flows.

  • Drummond-Certified AS2
  • Easy Setup and Configuration

    Intuitive, no-code flow designer takes you from installation to secure partner communication in under 30 minutes. Plug in, configure and go!

  • Enterprise-Class Security

    Includes standard enterprise-class security features, such as TLS/SSL data encryption for all client-server communications.

  • Available in Cloud or On-Premises

    Get started in minutes. Reduce operational costs of managing infrastructure, dedicating resources, or scaling hardware with CData Arc Cloud. Also deployable as an on-premises solution on private hardware or private clouds with CData Arc.

  • Powerful Developer API

    Arc's developer API allows you to easily integrate into your internal processes or embed connectors into your product offering. Gain full control over the configuration and monitoring of your applications.

Performance

Superior File Transfer

A world class platform built on our fast, high-performance framework that empowers the automated enterprise.


  • Set up connections to trading partners in minutes.
  • Synchronize processes by connecting in-motion data to back-end systems.
  • Streamline data exchanges between internal systems and trading partners.
  • Use extensible scripting to peek into files and trigger conditional workflows.
  • Cloud or on-premises deployment.
  • Publish your own API to facilitate seamless connectivity.
  • Leverage API capabilities to integrate processes and share one MFT platform between several business units.
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Managed File Transfer with Arc
Connectivity

Managed File Transfer Connectors

Embedded connectors that support a wide range of transfer protocols and transfer files securely over AS2, OFTP, and more!


Security

Transparent MFT

CData Arc is a robust MFT software solution that handles every aspect of the file transfer process, connecting all your back-end systems, ERP, accounting, marketing, and more — directly to the supply chain.

Secure Your File Transfers

Arc is built for top-notch security. Leverage a multitude of encryption and signature algorithms, such as AES, 3DES, and SHA256, to keep your data secure in motion and at rest.

Secure MFT

Enterprise-Grade Security Features

EDI managed file transfer involves sending EDI documents via secure, standard file transmission protocols. Arc can transmit any EDI document using any major EDI file transfer protocol, from AS2 to AS4, OFTP and more.

Transfer Protocols

Encryption and Compression

Securely move data across the enterprise with best-in-class encryption and compression algorithms to keep your data secure. Protocols designed for privacy and efficiency keep your enterprise data safe.

AS2 Security