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The core technology behind many file transfer systems is becoming outdated and a major security risk. However, companies can revolutionize their file transfer processes by turning to the cloud and supporting the setup with datacenter automation tools that optimize the underlying infrastructure, Sys-Con Media reported.

According to the news source, shifting from a traditional file transfer system to the cloud can be a major challenge, but once the system is up and running it can be much easier to manage. This is possible because cloud systems move much of the hardware off premise and allow organizations to incorporate automation technology into the mix to streamline many day-to-day tasks.

The key, when turning to the cloud for managed file transfer services, is to identify operational worklows and enact policies that ensure processes conform to business, security, regulatory and operational needs, the report said.

Datacenter automation is integral to all of this, as businesses using the cloud to support any operations need to accelerate their server provisioning and IT maintenance capabilities. Automating datacenter management tasks is key to achieving this goal.