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Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”20px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_cta title=”Fast & Secure Large File Transfer Made Easy” button_url=”https:\/\/app.massive.io\/en\/signup” button_text=”Get Started” admin_label=”Call To Action” module_class=”starttrial” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h5″ header_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”27px” header_line_height=”1.3em” background_color=”#202332″ background_color_gradient_start=”#3d72e7″ background_color_gradient_end=”#202332″ background_color_gradient_direction=”206deg” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_use_color_gradient=”on” button_bg_color_gradient_start=”#3d72e7″ button_bg_color_gradient_end=”#53a0fe” button_bg_color_gradient_direction=”293deg” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”50px” button_use_icon=”off” button_custom_padding=”10px|42px|10px|42px|true|true” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” link_option_url=”https:\/\/app.massive.io\/en\/signup” border_width_top=”10px” border_color_top=”#3d72e7″ border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal=”-13px” box_shadow_style_button=”preset1″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_custom_padding__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_custom_padding__hover=”|2em|||false|false” button_border_width__hover=”0px”]<\/p>\n Deliver terabytes of data over the cloud with MASV.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”2.5em|20%|2.5em|20%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”2.5em|0%|2.5em|0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”2.5em|0%|2.5em|0%|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”1080px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#444444″ icon_width=”35px” align=”left” module_id=”introduction” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n One thing we hear a lot from media organizations evaluating MASV is,<\/p>\n \u201cWhy don\u2019t you use UDP?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n At MASV<\/a>, we are confident that we offer the most well-rounded large file transfer tool available today<\/strong>; one that is equal parts simple, fast, reliable, secure, and affordable.<\/p>\n But it\u2019s true, we don\u2019t currently use UDP for file transfer like Aspera<\/a>, Signiant<\/a>, or FileCatalyst<\/a> do.<\/p>\n We built our technology on the web (which primarily uses TCP<\/a>) and we deploy our own acceleration stack<\/a> and infrastructure to make web-based transfers move faster.<\/p>\n But, at the end of the day, the type of underlying network protocol shouldn\u2019t matter.<\/span><\/p>\n What should matter<\/em> is which service best resolves the user problem(s) at hand. Does the file transfer tool send data faster? Is it more affordable? Is it less complicated?<\/p>\n In our experience, common file transfer problems can be bucketed into the following five principles by which to evaluate file transfer tools<\/strong>:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” background_color=”#f2f4f9″ custom_padding=”3%|3%|1%|3%|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Whether you want to go for a web-based file transfer tool like MASV (which currently uses TCP), or UDP-based file transfer solutions like Aspera, your decision should factor in the above five principles.<\/p>\n With that said, let\u2019s take a look at how web-based file transfer (hereby referred to as web-solutions) and UDP-based file transfer solutions (UDP-solutions) stack up against the following five principles.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_cta title=”File Transfer for Cloud Media Workflows” button_url=”https:\/\/app.massive.io\/en\/signup” button_text=”Try MASV Today” admin_label=”Call To Action” module_class=”starttrial” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h5″ header_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”27px” header_line_height=”1.3em” background_color=”#202332″ background_color_gradient_start=”#3d72e7″ background_color_gradient_end=”#202332″ background_color_gradient_direction=”206deg” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_use_color_gradient=”on” button_bg_color_gradient_start=”#3d72e7″ button_bg_color_gradient_end=”#53a0fe” button_bg_color_gradient_direction=”293deg” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”50px” button_use_icon=”off” button_custom_padding=”10px|42px|10px|42px|true|true” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” link_option_url=”https:\/\/app.massive.io\/en\/signup” border_width_top=”10px” border_color_top=”#3d72e7″ border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal=”-13px” box_shadow_style_button=”preset1″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_custom_padding__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_custom_padding__hover=”|2em|||false|false” button_border_width__hover=”0px”][\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#eeeeee” custom_padding=”2.5em|20%|2.5em|20%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”2.5em|0%|2.5em|0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”2.5em|0%|2.5em|0%|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”1080px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#444444″ icon_width=”35px” align=”left” module_id=”history” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n There was a time, during the boom of consumer internet era in the late 90\u2019s\/early 00\u2019s, where a UDP-solution was the only way to quickly send large files<\/a> across far distances.<\/p>\n FTP servers (which use TCP) were popular but not very secure or user-friendly. Back then, TCP-based solutions could not communicate large distances without being a huge speed bottleneck.<\/p>\n So when Aspera and others launched the first iteration of UDP-based file transfer in the early aughts, it was a breath of fresh air, especially for video professionals working with high-resolution camera footage<\/a>.<\/p>\n In more recent history, web-based file transfer as a means to send large files has really taken off. Mainly thanks to advancements in cloud computing and browser-based technology.<\/p>\n Web-solutions run on top of HTTPS and therefore need a web browser to interface. These solutions likely transport information using TCP* \u2014 the backbone of the modern-day internet<\/em>.<\/p>\n *To be clear, HTTPS solutions can leverage UDP but it\u2019s not the default<\/em> transport layer. For the sake of this comparison, we will stick to TCP when referring to web-solutions.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”2.5em|20%|2.5em|20%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”2.5em|0%|2.5em|0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”2.5em|0%|2.5em|0%|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”1080px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#444444″ icon_width=”35px” align=”left” module_id=”tcp-udp” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Both TCP and UDP try to get your file over the finish line as fast as possible.<\/p>\n The difference is that UDP is a connectionless protocol<\/em>. UDP doesn\u2019t have to acknowledge a formal connection with the end server before sending data, nor does it monitor network traffic.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” background_color=”#f2f4f9″ custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This speeds up delivery time but doesn\u2019t guarantee data integrity. There are no checks and balances in place to prevent dropped packets. This method of delivery is considered aggressive and why many UDP-solutions are blocked by firewalls and require whitelist support from IT<\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n TCP, on the other hand, requires a connection to be acknowledged and verified before it continues a transfer, which guarantees data integrity. TCP also monitors network traffic. If a web-solution detects congestion, it automatically slows down to take pressure off the network.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” background_color=”#f2f4f9″ custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Because of its sensitivity to congestion and send-acknowledge messages, TCP is more reliable and stable than UDP<\/strong> \u2014 but it is perceived<\/em> to be slower because of the back-and-forth communication (which isn\u2019t the case but more on this later).<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f2f4f9″ custom_padding=”2.5em|20%|2.5em|20%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”2.5em|0%|2.5em|0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”2.5em|0%|2.5em|0%|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”1080px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#444444″ icon_width=”35px” align=”left” module_id=”five-principles” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Whether you choose a web- or UDP-solution, I think we can all agree on the following five principles to govern the efficiency and effectiveness of file transfer tools:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5-principles-main-graphic.png” alt=”The five principles of large file transfer tools” title_text=”5-principles-main-graphic” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”1080px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”1%||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”||||false|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”1. Simplicity” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ image_icon_width=”45px” icon_alignment=”left” content_max_width=”600px” content_max_width_tablet=”1080px” content_max_width_phone=”1080px” content_max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ header_level=”h3″ header_font=”Poppins|600||on|||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#444444″ header_font_size=”18px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”||||||||” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”#f2f4f9″ text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”||||false|false” animation=”off” border_color_all=”#3d72e7″ border_color_all_image=”rgba(0,0,0,0.1)” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n File transfer should be easy-to-use; it needs to reduce friction and speed up turnaround time<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for senders and recipients. Solutions should be as accessible as email<\/span><\/a> or chat apps.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”2. Speed” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ image_icon_width=”45px” icon_alignment=”left” content_max_width=”600px” content_max_width_tablet=”1080px” content_max_width_phone=”1080px” content_max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ header_level=”h3″ header_font=”Poppins|600||on|||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#444444″ header_font_size=”18px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”||||||||” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”#f2f4f9″ text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”||||false|false” animation=”off” border_color_all=”#3d72e7″ border_color_all_image=”rgba(0,0,0,0.1)” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Quick, efficient delivery of large files is critical \u2014 especially in today\u2019s hybrid and remote world. What took days when shipping a hard drive<\/span><\/a> needs to be delivered in a matter of hours online.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”3. Reliability” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ image_icon_width=”45px” icon_alignment=”left” content_max_width=”600px” content_max_width_tablet=”1080px” content_max_width_phone=”1080px” content_max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ header_level=”h3″ header_font=”Poppins|600||on|||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#444444″ header_font_size=”18px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”||||||||” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”#f2f4f9″ text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”||||false|false” animation=”off” border_color_all=”#3d72e7″ border_color_all_image=”rgba(0,0,0,0.1)” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Users \u2014 especially those on a deadline \u2014 just need their file transfer to work<\/b><\/span>. A good solution should deliver files on time without failed uploads or missing data.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”1080px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”1%||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”||||false|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”4. Security” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ image_icon_width=”45px” icon_alignment=”left” content_max_width=”600px” content_max_width_tablet=”1080px” content_max_width_phone=”1080px” content_max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ header_level=”h3″ header_font=”Poppins|600||on|||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#444444″ header_font_size=”18px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”||||||||” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”#f2f4f9″ text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”||||false|false” animation=”off” hover_enabled=”0″ border_color_all=”#3d72e7″ border_color_all_image=”rgba(0,0,0,0.1)” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Does the file transfer solution prioritize data protection? It is advised to source a tool with proven certifications as part of its security posture, like ISO 27001 and TPN<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”5. Total Cost of ownership” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ image_icon_width=”45px” icon_alignment=”left” content_max_width=”600px” content_max_width_tablet=”1080px” content_max_width_phone=”1080px” content_max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ header_level=”h3″ header_font=”Poppins|600||on|||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#444444″ header_font_size=”18px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”||||||||” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”#f2f4f9″ text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”||||false|false” animation=”off” border_color_all=”#3d72e7″ border_color_all_image=”rgba(0,0,0,0.1)” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Is the solution affordable even beyond the sticker price? Consider TCO \u2014 like the <\/span>h<\/span>idden operating costs associated with installation, maintenance, and staff training.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”1080px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”2.5%||2.5%||true|false” custom_padding=”|3%||3%|false|true” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_4_text_color=”#444444″ header_4_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As a visual aid, we\u2019ll use the following scale to rank how each solution fares against the five principles.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5-principles-all-ranks-300×71.png” title_text=”5-principles-all ranks” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_4_text_color=”#444444″ header_4_font_size=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n From left to right:<\/strong> Needs Work > Just Okay > Good > Great<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”2.5em|20%|2.5em|20%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”2.5em|0%|2.5em|0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”2.5em|0%|2.5em|0%|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”900px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#444444″ icon_width=”35px” align=”left” module_id=”web” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Given these five principles, how do web-solutions fare? Especially with the improvements in cloud and browser technology we mentioned earlier?<\/p>\n The answer: extremely well<\/strong>. Let\u2019s find out why.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”900px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_font_size=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5-principles-great-ranking-300×71.png” title_text=”5-principles-great ranking” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”900px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Web-solutions, like MASV, run on your web browser; they don\u2019t need firewall updates or special software<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Web browsers are designed to be as ubiquitous as possible. They are easy-to-use, accessible on any device, and understood by everyone. You can be up and running with a web-solution in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also far easier to onboard teammates and other users.<\/p>\n Since UDP-solutions require IT support, every user needs an account to upload and download files. This is a blocker to productivity. For example, if you need to share files with a client, your organization\u2019s IT manager has to create their account, walk them through the onboarding process, and troubleshoot any issues. All this happens before<\/em> an upload.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_4_text_color=”#444444″ background_color=”rgba(158,213,247,0.3)” custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Get Started With MASV ><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”900px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_font_size=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5-principles-good-ranking-300×71.png” title_text=”5-principles-good ranking” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”900px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Remember when we said TCP is perceived<\/em> to be slower? That\u2019s because of a reputation from 20 years ago, when internet infrastructure wasn\u2019t as good. Thanks to ongoing investments in fiber cables, satellite internet, and public clouds from big providers like Google and Amazon, traditional TCP-based bottlenecks are literally a thing of the past<\/em>.<\/p>\n And unlike other web-solutions that use TCP (WeTransfer<\/a>, Dropbox<\/a>, etc.), MASV has a special two-prong approach to achieve faster web-based delivery speed:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_4_text_color=”#444444″ background_color=”rgba(158,213,247,0.3)” custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n *Desktop app exclusive<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”900px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_font_size=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5-principles-great-ranking-300×71.png” title_text=”5-principles-great ranking” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”900px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n TCP relies on a connection process known as the \u201cthree-way handshake\u201d. That means the destination target must acknowledge the transfer before the sender establishes a connection. The target machine must also acknowledge receipt of every piece of data during the file transfer process.<\/p>\n For these and other reasons, TCP is the preferred method of transmitting important data<\/strong> without errors.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_4_text_color=”#444444″ background_color=”rgba(158,213,247,0.3)” custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Get Started With MASV ><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”900px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_font_size=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5-principles-great-ranking-300×71.png” title_text=”5-principles-great ranking” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”900px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n HTTPS has built-in TLS encryption.<\/strong> That means TLS automatically protects all in-flight file transfers simply by using a modern web browser<\/a> such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or Apple Safari.<\/p>\n All four have similarly strong security features<\/a>, including:<\/p>\n UDP-solutions are very secure but they require constant upkeep by the provider. Web-solutions inherit the built-in security of modern web browsers. That means they have huge teams monitoring for and rectifying vulnerabilities.<\/span> And once these teams identify a vulnerability, they act on it quickly since millions of users depend on peak browser performance every day.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_4_text_color=”#444444″ background_color=”rgba(158,213,247,0.3)” custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Get Started With MASV ><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”900px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_font_size=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5-principles-good-ranking-300×71.png” title_text=”5-principles-good ranking” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”900px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Web-solutions are much more affordable than UDP-solutions, both from an initial cost and TCO perspective. Most UDP-solutions require an expensive multi-year contractual commitment to get started.<\/p>\n The UDP-solution, IBM Aspera offers pay-as-you-go transfer plans starting at $0.95 USD per GB. In comparison, MASV charges $0.25 USD for every GB downloaded<\/em> (uploads are free and storage<\/a> is included for the first 5 days).<\/p>\n But the affordability difference is even more apparent when viewed through a TCO lens. Web-solutions don\u2019t require dedicated hardware or infrastructure that must be installed and maintained with various updates. They don\u2019t require software installations or port-forwarding\/firewall reconfigurations. They also usually offer free trials<\/a>.<\/p>\n Because of the above, these solutions typically don\u2019t need IT support to set up and run; another significant potential expense when using UDP<\/strong>. Most web-solutions are easy to use out-of-the-box with no time-sucking training or tutorials required.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_4_text_color=”#444444″ background_color=”rgba(158,213,247,0.3)” custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Get Started With MASV ><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_cta title=”Experience the MASV Advantage” button_url=”https:\/\/app.massive.io\/en\/signup” button_text=”Get Started” admin_label=”Call To Action” module_class=”starttrial” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h5″ header_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”27px” header_line_height=”1.3em” background_color=”#202332″ background_color_gradient_start=”#3d72e7″ background_color_gradient_end=”#202332″ background_color_gradient_direction=”206deg” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_use_color_gradient=”on” button_bg_color_gradient_start=”#3d72e7″ button_bg_color_gradient_end=”#53a0fe” button_bg_color_gradient_direction=”293deg” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”50px” button_use_icon=”off” button_custom_padding=”10px|42px|10px|42px|true|true” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” link_option_url=”https:\/\/app.massive.io\/en\/signup” border_width_top=”10px” border_color_top=”#3d72e7″ border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal=”-13px” box_shadow_style_button=”preset1″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_custom_padding__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_custom_padding__hover=”|2em|||false|false” button_border_width__hover=”0px”]<\/p>\n Everything you need in a large file transfer solution \u2014 and then some.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#eeeeee” custom_padding=”2.5em|20%|2.5em|20%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”2.5em|0%|2.5em|0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”2.5em|0%|2.5em|0%|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”900px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#444444″ icon_width=”35px” align=”left” module_id=”udp” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If web-solutions stack up well against the five principles of file transfer, how about UDP-solutions? Most UDP applications are somewhat older, after all, and were designed during a different era. Let\u2019s have a look.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”900px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_font_size=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5-principles-poor-ranking-300×71.png” title_text=”5-principles-poor ranking” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”900px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Most UDP-solutions were built with speed in mind, not ease of setup and use.<\/p>\n UDP-solutions are quite complicated to get up and running. They\u2019re often blocked by restrictive IT environments. IT teams (on the sender or recipient side, or both) need to get involved to tweak firewalls and open ports before the software will work.<\/p>\n IT support aside, most UDP-solutions require a desktop client or a special plugin for browser usage. They\u2019re not readily accessible across different browser types and machine OSes. This complexity makes it incredibly difficult to work remotely or in a hybrid environment<\/strong>, making onboarding new team members a chore.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”900px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_font_size=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5-principles-great-ranking-300×71.png” title_text=”5-principles-great ranking” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”900px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n True to its reputation, UDP-solutions are fast.<\/p>\n As mentioned, back in the day, when internet infrastructure was far less robust, the margin between UDP-based file transfer and anything else was stark. While UDP-solutions are still fast, it\u2019s now much easier to achieve similar or greater speeds using HTTPS-based transfer than it was even a decade ago.<\/p>\n That being said, UDP-solutions are faster in certain circumstances, like when collaborating in the same city. When moving files over larger distances, UDP-solutions often require dedicated infrastructure, such as a multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) line, to keep speeds at a decent level. And that gets expensive.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> It\u2019s important to consider the overall turnaround time when evaluating file transfer speed. In other words, how long does it take to get from point A to B, including the people involved, the assistance needed, and any errors\/issues along the way.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”900px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_font_size=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5-principles-medium-ranking-300×71.png” title_text=”5-principles-medium ranking” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”900px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Thousands of people use UDP-solutions everyday. It is reliable enough to keep data flowing and workflows operational \u2014 but it\u2019s not as simple as it should be.<\/p>\n The fact that UDP sends data at maximum speed, regardless of congestion, means it has developed a bad name with ISPs. Many ISPs now automatically throttle UDP traffic because of UDP’s long history of causing congestion.<\/p>\n The protocol is also a primary vehicle for \u201cUDP flood<\/a>\u201d-style distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks; another reason UDP traffic is often blocked or severely restricted by firewalls.<\/p>\n Most workarounds require<\/strong> specialized software and IT approval<\/strong>. This is a non-starter for organizations without IT support.<\/p>\n Added to this is the nature of UDP itself, which, as we said earlier, doesn\u2019t guarantee data integrity since there\u2019s no formal send-acknowledge communication.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”900px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_font_size=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5-principles-good-ranking-300×71.png” title_text=”5-principles-good ranking” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”900px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n While most UDP-solutions are relatively secure, they\u2019re not inherently secure<\/strong> because they don\u2019t have all the browser’s security features (as with HTTPS-based solutions). That means custom UDP-solutions require constant user monitoring and updates against vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n If you have the right resources in place, then you can rest-assured your data is safe. However, there is a catch when it comes to the hand-off between browser and desktop clients.<\/p>\n UDP-solutions require each user to download a desktop client to operate. Some of these providers offer a browser plugin to be more accessible. This is where things get tricky; any browser-based activity requires certain TLS certificates, whereas a desktop app doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n If any file you receive through the browser ends up in your desktop app \u2014 without any sort of consent (a pop-up window asking to download files in the app), it is a breach of user data and a potential security risk.<\/p>\n All this to say, If you prefer going with a UDP-solution, don\u2019t sign any contracts without having your IT staff verify the platform\u2019s security and threat model<\/em>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”900px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_font_size=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5-principles-poor-ranking-300×71.png” title_text=”5-principles-poor ranking” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”900px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The high startup costs surrounding UDP-solutions are well-known. For small and even medium-sized businesses, however, those costs can be prohibitive. IBM Aspera\u2019s most popular plan, for example, starts at nearly $10,440<\/a> annually for just 6 TB of data<\/strong> \u2014 and it goes up from there.<\/p>\n Depending on the UDP-solution, adding an extra member to your account also means an extra license per seat (for an even greater annual cost).<\/p>\n But the sticker price is just a fraction of the TCO of UDP-solutions. The same ongoing cost issues around IT support, dedicated maintenance, and training for new users that we mentioned earlier all apply.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”2.5em|20%|2.5em|20%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”2.5em|0%|2.5em|0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”2.5em|0%|2.5em|0%|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”900px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#444444″ icon_width=”35px” align=”left” module_id=”summary” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As a summary, here\u2019s how web and UDP-solutions stack up against the five principles:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5-principles-chart.jpg” title_text=”5-principles-chart” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”900px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As it stands today, web-solutions have the edge over UDP as cloud-based workflows become more and more popular<\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” background_color=”#f2f4f9″ custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this paradigm, it\u2019s important for users to get up and running quickly. They need to operate entirely within the cloud using simple tools that ensure their files will arrive safely and in one-piece.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n With that in mind, web makes the most sense. But remember, twenty years ago, UDP-solutions were the best way to send large files. Who\u2019s to say that need won\u2019t arise again in a few years, especially as UDP-based file transfer continues to evolve?<\/p>\n That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to use these five guiding principles as a litmus test when evaluating a large file transfer solution. 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Introduction<\/h2>\n
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A Brief History of Large File Transfer Solutions<\/h2>\n
TCP vs UDP for File Transfer<\/h2>\n
The Five Principles of Large File Transfer Explained<\/h2>\n
Rankings<\/h4>\n
Evaluating Web File Transfer Against the Five Principles<\/h2>\n
1. Simplicity<\/h3>\n
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2. Speed<\/h3>\n
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3. Reliability<\/h3>\n
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4. Security<\/h3>\n
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5. Total Cost of Ownership<\/h3>\n
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Evaluating UDP File Transfer Against the Five Principles<\/h2>\n
1. Simplicity<\/h3>\n
2. Speed<\/h3>\n
3. Reliability<\/h3>\n
4. Security<\/h3>\n
5. Total Cost of Ownership<\/h3>\n
Summary: Choosing the Right File Transfer Solution<\/h2>\n
Why MASV is the Ultimate Web-Solution to Send Large Files<\/h2>\n