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Mozilla Ends FTP Support for its Firefox Browser
Not sure if you noticed, but Mozilla recently announced it was dropping file transfer protocol (FTP) support in version 90 of its popular Firefox browser. Google Chrome ended FTP support with the release of version 88 in December. According to a ZDNet article, even...
Cryptography in a Quantum Computing World: Will Our Data be Safe?
I recently had the pleasure and privilege of talking about quantum computing’s potential to disrupt cryptography and, as a result, the underpinnings of the security of digital communications over the internet and public telecommunications networks, and the digital...
The Rise of AWS S3 File Transfers
Here at Coviant Software, we help hundreds of customers automate and secure their file transfers. In the process, we learn a lot about how organizations trade files with business partners, suppliers, customers, clients, and the like. Recently, we have noticed a trend...
Secure Cross-Border Data Transfers: Compliance Shouldn’t be a Chore
In a global economy, the seemingly frictionless act doing business across continents with just a few clicks and keystrokes belies a highly complex and contentious gauntlet of laws dictating how data can move from one jurisdiction to another. And when the direction of...
The Fireworks of Quantum Computing
Independence Day in America is traditionally celebrated with, as President John Adams wished, “Pomp and parade, with shews, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations.” It has been 245 years since Adams, Jefferson, Franklin, Washington & Co. declared...
Turntables, Tone Arms, and Trust
Back in the days before CDs and MP3s and streaming, people used to buy and listen to vinyl records (a trend that is coming back in some audiophilic circles). The practice of carefully removing an LP or 45 from its jacket and sleeve, handling it by the edge, placing it...
Across the State or Across the Ocean, Data Transfer is a Big Deal
We’ve been following the story of Facebook’s run-in with data privacy regulators in Ireland over the social media giant’s cross-border data transfers which the data protection commissioner there says are illegal. There has always been conflict between the U.S. and EU...
7 Must Haves for Managed File Transfer
Seven Key Attributes of a Managed File Transfer Platform If you are in the market for a secure, managed file transfer solution (and why wouldn’t you be?), there are seven things you should look for during your evaluation process. If the product you’re looking...
Coviant Software and Special Olympics: The Spirit of Partnership
One of the great things that come from being associated with Coviant Software is the opportunity to share our success with others. Whether that means working within the San Antonio community to encourage students during pandemic restrictions or helping global...
A Thought for Memorial Day
Coviant Software regards Memorial Day as one of the most sacred days on the calendar. Memorial Day is often thought of as the start to the summer season. We all look forward to the months ahead and spending days at the beach, enjoying cookouts, taking hikes in the...