Egnyte migration: get started and know the basics
(Photo : Brett Sayles from Pexels)

Cyberattacks are on the rise, and there seems to be no stopping now. Businesses fell victim to ransomware attacks every 11 seconds in 2021. In cases of data breaches, it takes a company 197 days to discover the breach and up to 69 days to contain it. 

These numbers indicate that businesses need to ramp up their security measures to protect critical business information. And if you're still looking for a way to do that, we have the perfect solution for you: Egnyte. 

Egnyte file transfer is one of the most secure ways to transfer files online. Besides, it doesn't require you to be a technical expert to do so. 

What is Egnyte?

Egnyte is a unified platform that allows you to manage your digital content. It has received numerous awards for data security and has automated ransomware detection and recovery features. In addition, it has built-in compliance and audit functionalities to further strengthen data security. 

Trusted by more than 16,000 businesses globally, Egnyte offers an intelligent platform that creates a unified foundation for data sharing within the organization. And while it does so, Egnyte automates compliance and protects your documents against internal and external threats. 

That said, let's look at how Egnyte file transfer service works. 

Migrating from Egnyte to Other Cloud Solutions

You can easily migrate from Egnyte to other cloud providers, such as Google Drive, DropBox, OneDrive, BIM360, SharePoint Online, and more using Cloudsfer. 

The best part is that with Cloudsfer, you can automate the file transfer process, eliminating the need for downloading and re-uploading the documents manually. If you're looking for recommendations, we recommend SharePoint Online if you have a shared drive with Egnyte. However, if you have a personal drive, OneDrive would be a better choice. 

Migrating from Other Cloud Solutions to Egnyte

If you want to leverage the world-class security features of Egnyte, you can consider transferring your documents to Egnyte. The process is similar to what is mentioned above. You will need Cloudsfer to transfer your files to Egnyte. 


Cloudsfer supports migration from over 30+ cloud providers, including Google Drive, DropBox, SharePoint Online, Amazon S3, and more. You can also transfer files to Egnyte from your on-premise system using Cloudsfer. 

Why Use Cloudsfer for Egnyte Migration and Egnyte Backup?

Cloudsfer is one of the most secure and reliable tools for Egnyte migration and backup. 

When you choose Cloudsfer, you can see the following benefits. 

  • It allows you to migrate files of all types.

  • It ensures the hierarchy structure is maintained. 

  • It allows multi-user migration. 

  • Administrators can easily manage Egnyte sub-accounts.

  • You can preserve the modification date.

  • It allows you to apply advanced options and delta migrations.

  • You can automatically handle migration challenges according to Egnyte restrictions.

  • You can extract files and folders from the trash. 

Egnyte File Sharing

Egnyte also allows you to share files and documents with your colleagues, customers, and partners. And as mentioned above, Egnyte is an award-winning platform in terms of data security. This means you won't have to worry about data security when sharing files and documents via Egnyte. 

Here are some key highlights of Egnyte file sharing: 

  • Secure, easy collaboration: Egnyte enables you to access and share files via a secure email link. You can configure the link so that your partners can access, view, and download the files from various devices. 

  • Share files from mobile devices: This prevents any disruption to your services as your peers and partners can access the necessary documents on the go. 

  • Keep sensitive files secure: You can use Egnyte Storage Connect to remotely access, edit, and share on-premise documents using password-protected links. 

  • Upload links: Egnyte's Upload Link facility allows you to seamlessly collect and organize information to ensure you get what you want securely. 


Conclusion

With cyberattacks and ransomware attacks on the rise, it is crucial to use a secure file transfer and sharing service. That is exactly where Egnyte can help. Egnyte with Cloudsfer ensures your data is safe and secure. It also allows you to access your files from anywhere, securely. Contact us for more information on how Egnyte can safeguard your files and documents.