Why IT Cost Optimization Is a Boardroom Priority IT leaders today are walking a tightrope. On one side, digital transformation demands speed, security, and scalability. On the other, budgets are tightening. According to Gartner, IT spending is on the rise, yet over 60% of CIOs face pressure to reduce operational costs while improving service delivery. Striking that balance is no small feat. For Global E-Director in the MENA region, this is where smarter infrastructure decisio

Picture this: your HR team needs to send sensitive employee contracts, while your finance department is sharing quarterly forecasts with key stakeholders. Now imagine a hacker intercepting these files or gaining access through stolen credentials. Frightening, isn’t it? Cyber threats are advancing at an unprecedented pace in 2025. File-sharing phishing attacks have spiked by 350% year-over-year, exploiting trusted services and pretexts to target unsuspecting recipients. Global

A Digital Wildfire Across APAC APAC is moving at an extraordinary pace, with over 70% of new digital banking customers globally now coming from the region most onboarding fully online using facial scans, voice verification and selfie-based KYC. But fraud is evolving faster. Deepfake-driven fraud attempts rose by over 1,500% worldwide between 2022 and 2024, with APAC emerging as a major proving ground due to insufficient endpoint protection. As these threats continue to emerge

When Under Armour announced the MyFitnessPal data breach, it quickly became one of the largest consumer data incidents in history. With over 150 million users affected, the breach ranked among the top 10 biggest globally. But beyond its massive scale, one key detail stood out: Under Armour waited four days after discovering the breach before notifying the public. Under today’s GDPR 72-hour notification rule, such a delay would be considered a major compliance failure, potenti

The Surge in Enterprise File Movement As global data volumes continue to soar, enterprises are under increasing pressure to move information securely and efficiently. Business data exchange is growing by nearly 28% annually, fueled by cloud adoption, digital workflows and partner integrations. Handling 1 million files in MFT demands a scalable file transfer solution that delivers both speed and reliability. Global E-Director, offering Managed File Transfer solutions across th

Did you know that over 60% of enterprises reported unauthorized access attempts on microphones and cameras in 2024? With AI-driven malware and remote work on the rise, attackers are no longer just stealing passwords; they're eavesdropping, recording and harvesting sensitive data directly from employees’ devices. In partnership with the Global E-Director, MENA-based expert solutions, SentryBay Armored Client strengthens your zero trust strategy by securing audio and video inte

In 2024, businesses simply can’t afford a single moment of downtime. According to Gartner, the average cost of downtime has surged to $5,600 per minute, and in data-intensive sectors like banking, manufacturing and e-commerce, that loss skyrockets to over $300,000 per hour. So what’s the new survival strategy? Proactive IT. With solutions like Globalscape EFT, Managed File Transfer (MFT) and secure automation, organizations can detect risks early, prevent failures and ensure

Managing files across distributed locations once felt like navigating a high-risk operation one misstep and entire workflows could be disrupted. With branches, POS terminals, warehouses and remote offices generating continuous streams of data, IT teams in the MENA region often struggle to keep everything synchronized, secure and centrally controlled. The advantage today is clear: Global E-Director, backed by its deep expertise in the MENA market, leverages Globalscape EFT’s R

Introduction In today’s digital-first era, data moves faster than ever. Every second, organizations across industries exchange petabytes of sensitive information from financial reports and customer details to medical records and business contracts. Yet, according to Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report, over 58% of data breaches involve data in transit, largely due to insecure or outdated file transfer methods. That’s where Global E-Director steps in. As a trusted

Introduction As over 90% of organizations embrace cloud computing, the question is no longer whether to move to the cloud but how to stay secure once you do. While the cloud provides flexibility, scalability and efficiency, understanding who protects what remains vital. Global E-Director, serving clients across the MENA region, empowers businesses to secure their data with Globalscape EFT Arcus, whether deployed as a fully managed Software as a Service (SaaS) or in a private

Introduction In today’s digital-first world, secure file transfers aren’t a luxury, they're a necessity. Every document shared, from financial reports to client data, carries potential risk. Without the right protection, a single malicious file can compromise entire systems. That’s where Globalscape’s Managed File Transfer, EFT, solution steps in, equipped with ‘True Type’ file controls that stop threats before they strike. The Growing Risk of Cyber Threats in File Transfers

Introduction Did you know that over 68% of global enterprises face at least one file transfer failure every month often due to limited visibility, outdated FTP systems, or lack of centralized control? These disruptions can lead to missed SLAs, compliance breaches and significant financial losses. That’s where Globalscape Managed File Transfer (MFT) steps in. It’s an enterprise-grade solution built to ensure secure, real-time and compliant data movement across global networks.

Introduction to Industry Compliance In today’s digital-first era, compliance is no longer just a regulation, it's the foundation of...

Introduction The AI Boom and Its Double-Edged Sword AI is exploding across every industry, from chatbots in banking to LLMs in healthcare...

Introduction: Why You Need to Go Beyond the Perimeter Once upon a time, securing your data meant locking it behind a firewall and calling...

What’s New in Globalscape EFT? Version 8.3.0 Modernizes and Secures File Transfers Globalscape EFT has released v8.3.0, the latest...

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In today's data-driven world, organizations increasingly rely on the cloud to transfer files securely and efficiently. Whether you are...

With Proofpoint’s Secure Share file exchange solution reaching end of life, you might find yourself in search of an alternative secure...