Progress® Automate MFT was evaluated in a third-party, hands-on report by Broadband Testing covering deployment, administration, task authoring, monitoring/logging and real-world automation examples.
A practical look at how a cloud-native managed file transfer (MFT) automation platform is built and operated, including across hybrid environments with an emphasis on automation without scripting.
Managed file transfer is still a critical backbone for regulated, high-volume workflows where security and delivery are non-negotiable. The report argues that the “why now” is automation plus the ability to run and manage the system from anywhere. In the lab, Broadband Testing focused on whether Automate MFT can deliver:

Broadband‑Testing is an independent, Europe‑based testing organization that works closely with vendors, media, analysts, consultancies and the investment community. This unique position enables Broadband‑Testing to deliver objective, hands‑on evaluations of enterprise technology.
Broadband‑Testing also operates an Approvals program that identifies and shortlists products based on successful testing outcomes, helping end users accelerate and simplify the technology evaluation and purchasing process.

Steve Broadhead is a technology testing veteran with four decades of experience spanning enterprise IT, networking and cloud infrastructure, and is the founder of Broadband‑Testing, an independent organization focused on hands‑on validation of vendor claims. He works closely with global vendors, investors and analysts to provide third‑party testing, technical due diligence and strategic insight across the US and EMEA markets.
