CData Arc vs. IBM Aspera on Cloud

CData Arc is a leading B2B application and data connectivity solution for secure managed file transfer (MFT), EDI processing, and back-office integration. Arc seamlessly connects enterprise applications like CRMs, ERPs, marketing and accounting software, and even relational database systems to automate complex processes and synchronization across the enterprise, both on-premises and in the cloud. The application supports file transfer through a wide array of B2B messaging protocols including AS2, AS4, OFTP, SFTP, and more.

IBM Aspera on Cloud is a hosted SaaS service of IBM Aspera. Rather than optimize or accelerate data transfer, IBM Aspera’s high-speed data transfer fully utilizes available network bandwidth to maximize speed and quickly scale up with no theoretical limit, without impacting other network traffic. The result is unmatched transfer speeds, end-to-end security, reliability, and exceptional bandwidth control. IBM Aspera on Cloud also offers intuitive file sharing, big data transfer, workflow automation, central administration, and real-time visibility.