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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” custom_margin=”||-4%||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||-4%||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||-4%||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”20px” custom_margin=”||-9%||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||-9%||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||-9%||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/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=”A Faster Way to Transfer Large Files” button_url=”https:\/\/app.massive.io\/en\/signup” button_text=”Sign-Up Free” 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” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” 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 Get blazing fast file transfer that\u2019s also easy, secure, and affordable. Get started with MASV for free.<\/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” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In my last paper, I proposed five principles to help determine the best large file transfer solution<\/a>. One of those principles is speed. As part of my discussion about speed, I touched on MASV\u2019s custom acceleration technology<\/strong>, which dramatically speeds up standard TCP-based file delivery to surpass UDP-based solutions like Aspera<\/a> and Signiant<\/a>.<\/p>\n Today, I want to further explore the acceleration technology and elaborate on why MASV is uniquely qualified to deliver files quickly, especially large files<\/span>, in a stable, secure manner online. As such, I will talk about:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”physical” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_4_text_color=”#444444″ background_color=”rgba(158,213,247,0.19)” custom_padding=”2%|3%|2%|3%|false|true” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_left=”5px” border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Just how fast is MASV? Try the File Transfer Time Calculator<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_cta title=”Accelerated Large File Transfer for Filmmakers” 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=”#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=”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” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The debate between UDP and TCP<\/a> performance ended years ago. Yes, UDP is considered the fastest method for data transfer \u2014 but that speed comes at a price. And that price is technical debt in the form of IT support, dropped packets, maintenance, and hours spent on staff training.<\/p>\n MASV chose TCP<\/a> for good reasons:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ custom_margin=”7%||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”10%||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”15%||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|||2%|false|false” border_width_left=”5px” border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n To control congestion, networks intentionally drop packets. TCP detects congestion and adjusts to it so it can use network bandwidth as efficiently as possible. By itself, UDP ignores congestion, so it crams more packets onto the network (and potentially loses them).<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ custom_margin=”7%||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”10%||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”15%||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|||2%|false|false” border_width_left=”5px” border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Consequently, some network administrators block UDP traffic. TCP is more likely to work across firewalls without needing to open a ticket with the IT help desk.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ custom_margin=”7%||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”10%||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”15%||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|||2%|false|false” border_width_left=”5px” border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n TCP solves complicated problems out-of-the-box. That lets MASV developers focus on more important things, like solving user\u2019s real problems versus troubleshooting.<\/p>\n UDP-based file transfer services are more complex because they need to reinvent the wheel for reliability and throughput. Some UDP-based vendors<\/a> even require you to install their own UDP-optimized hardware in your network. TCP-based file transfer leaves these complicated problems to the robust, proven implementations already in the operating system and network infrastructure.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ custom_margin=”7%||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”10%||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”15%||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|||2%|false|false” border_width_left=”5px” border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Have you ever seen a browser be down for a significant amount of time? Chances are, no. That\u2019s because the world relies on browsers every day to get their job done. That\u2019s why browser technology \u2014 primarily TCP-based \u2014 is always up-to-date against errors, bugs, and vulnerabilities. And that\u2019s something UDP-based file transfer providers struggle to protect against<\/a> in a timely manner.<\/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=”#202332″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” 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_text module_id=”accelerate” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”35px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Now that you know why <\/span>we chose TCP-based file delivery over UDP, let\u2019s get into MASV\u2019s file acceleration.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#03d6b3″ icon_width=”35px” module_id=”udp” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][\/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%||20%|false|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=”infrastructure” _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” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A common concern many people have with TCP-based file transfer is the distance between servers and the subsequent latency<\/span>.<\/p>\n That\u2019s where our express cloud infrastructure comes into play<\/strong>. MASV grants traditional TCP-based file delivery access to a smooth, private expressway.<\/p>\n MASV uses Amazon AWS<\/a>, which has data centers around the world. And AWS has its own, fast, private network for their data centers.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n When it sends your file, MASV chooses a data center that\u2019s close to you. Once it\u2019s in the cloud, MASV gets your file to your recipients with a content delivery network (CDN). A CDN is a specialized data center, built to serve data quickly to a geographic region.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DataCenterGeography.png” alt=”MASV data center geography” title_text=”DataCenterGeography” _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” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Of course, MASV chooses the closest data centers and CDNs for you automatically, all you have to do is send or receive.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re keeping track, MASV leverages the speed, simplicity, and reliability of TCP and supercharges it with access to a private AWS cloud network<\/strong>\u00a0to accelerate large file transfers.<\/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” saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \ud83d\udca1 Read More<\/strong>: Use MASV to Send and Receive Files to and from Amazon S3<\/a> [\/et_pb_text][\/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=”3%||||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=”chunking” _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” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n MASV could<\/em> send your large file in one request to a single server in the cloud, but that wouldn\u2019t use the network or the cloud efficiently.<\/p>\n In addition to an expressway, MASV further speeds up transfers by splitting your large file into chunks<\/strong>, then sends each chunk to the cloud data center separately. MASV then reassembles your file at the data center.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Chunking.png” alt=”MASV splits large files into chunks in-transit using chunking technology” title_text=”Chunking” _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” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A cloud data center is built to handle lots of data quickly:<\/p>\n As a bonus, chunking shortens the time for recovering from network problems<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n The internet is a complicated place where packets can get lost or mangled. If there is a problem with the transfer, MASV only needs to resend a chunk, not the entire file.<\/p>\n To get the file to the data center reliably and securely, MASV does a couple of things:<\/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” saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \ud83d\udca1 Related<\/strong>: How to Protect Against Content Piracy<\/a> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_cta title=”Fast, Global File Sharing for Remote Teams” button_url=”https:\/\/app.massive.io\/en\/signup” button_text=”Sign-Up for Free” 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” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” 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 Contributors don’t need an account to download files or upload to a MASV Portal.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#eeeeee” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”900px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”3%||-2%||false|false” custom_padding=”|3%|0px|3%|false|true” 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=”bandwidth” _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” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n To get the fastest transfer, it\u2019s important to saturate the network. Network saturation means carrying data at the network\u2019s maximum capacity. MASV does this with smart technical decisions and optimizing its implementation:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/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=”3%||||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=”features” _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” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n MASV itself is optimized for fast, reliable transfer in the middle mile<\/em>, the part of the internet outside your home or office. MASV can also speed up transfers at the last mile<\/em>, the part of the internet that connects your home or office to the internet.<\/p>\n This is thanks to our custom acceleration features that can be found in the MASV Desktop app<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ header_4_text_color=”#444444″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”|||2%|false|false” border_width_left=”4px” border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ header_4_text_color=”#444444″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The Desktop app can use more than one connection \u2014 or network \u2018pipes\u2019 \u2014 on your laptop or desktop. This is possible with Multiconnect<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 our channel bonding<\/a> feature which combines Wi-Fi, ethernet, LTE, 5G, and any other internet connections your computer has.<\/p>\n Multiconnect was designed for remote workers:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ header_4_text_color=”#444444″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”|||2%|false|false” border_width_left=”4px” border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ header_4_text_color=”#444444″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n There is a misunderstanding that more internet = faster transfers. While that is true in some regards, whether or not a file transfer service has a big enough pipe to accommodate<\/em> more internet makes a big difference.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re ready to make the investment to upgrade your networking to 10Gbps<\/a>, the MASV Desktop app is optimized for the extra bandwidth at no extra charge.<\/p>\n When you turn on 10Gbps file transfer<\/strong><\/a> in the app, it does the following:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ header_4_text_color=”#444444″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”|||2%|false|false” border_width_left=”4px” border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ header_4_text_color=”#444444″ header_5_text_color=”#444444″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The following aren\u2019t \u2018acceleration\u2019 technologies with the express purpose of speeding up file transfers. But they are practical features in the Desktop app that help you save time<\/a>:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _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=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Speed Controls” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ image_icon_width=”35px” icon_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h5″ header_text_color=”#444444″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Schedule how much bandwidth to use to align with periods when nobody else is using your home or office network, therefore increasing speed.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Watch Folders” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ image_icon_width=”35px” icon_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h5″ header_text_color=”#444444″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n You know what saves a ton of time? Not having to wait for someone to start a transfer. Use Watch Folders<\/a> to send files automatically.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Priority Transfers” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ image_icon_width=”35px” icon_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h5″ header_text_color=”#444444″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Some files are more urgent than others. Assign priority labels to your transfers so the Desktop app knows which one deserves more bandwidth.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Pause & Resume” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”_||divi||400″ image_icon_width=”35px” icon_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h5″ header_text_color=”#444444″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Don’t start over if you lose your internet connection or shut down your computer. You can pause transfers then resume them when you\u2019re ready.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#eeeeee” max_width=”900px” max_width_tablet=”900px” max_width_phone=”900px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”3%||||false|false” custom_padding=”|3%||3%|false|true” 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=”bonus” _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” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#444444″ header_3_text_color=”#444444″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n One important thing I haven\u2019t mentioned until now is incentive<\/em> \u2014 a big reason why MASV uses these acceleration technologies for your large files.<\/p>\n\n
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Introduction<\/h2>\n
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Why Did We Choose TCP Over UDP?<\/h2>\n
1. Fast is good, but you still have to cross the finish line.<\/h3>\n
2. UDP has a reputation as a network bully.<\/h3>\n
3. TCP is easier for you (the end-user).<\/h3>\n
4. Web browsers are agile and secure.<\/h3>\n
How Does MASV Accelerate File Transfers?<\/h2>\n
1. Our Express Cloud Infrastructure<\/h3>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\n2. Splitting Large Files During Transit<\/h3>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\n3. Maximizing Bandwidth Usage<\/h3>\n
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4. Custom Acceleration Features<\/h3>\n
1. Multiconnect – access to more pipes<\/h4>\n
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2. 10Gbps optimization – access to a bigger pipe<\/h4>\n
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3. Time-saving features<\/h4>\n
5. Bonus: Incentivizing Deliveries<\/h3>\n