Globalscape

GlobalScape, Inc.

Company type	Public
Industry	Software
Founded	1996
Headquarters	San Antonio , United States
Key people	Robert Alpert (Interim CEO)
Products	Managed file transfer (MFT), information security, enterprise mobility management (EMM), identity access management (IAM), Software as a Service (SaaS), CuteFTP
Parent	HelpSystems

GlobalScape, Inc. (AMEX:GSB) is a software company based in San Antonio, Texas, United States.

History

Established in 1996 as a division of American Telesource Incorporated (ATSI), Globalscape's first product was CuteFTP, an FTP client compatible with both Windows and Mac platforms, which continues to receive updates. The company predominantly targets enterprise clients, generating approximately 80% of its revenue from enterprise-focused software solutions.

Globalscape's product lineup includes managed file transfer (MFT), information security, enterprise mobility management (EMM), identity access management (IAM), and Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings. Its solutions have been reviewed by notable industry analysts such as IDC, Gartner, and Aberdeen Group. The EFT platform features components for secure file transfer protocols like SFTP, automation capabilities, HTTP/HTTPS support, AS2, OpenPGP encryption, regulatory compliance tools, auditing functions, and reporting utilities. These compliance features cater to regulations including HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, HITECH, and SOX.

Additionally, Globalscape delivers file synchronization and sharing (FSS) services that utilize data replication alongside continuous data protection to facilitate real-time collaboration and backup within enterprises.

In 2000, the company briefly ventured into peer-to-peer file sharing with CuteMX but discontinued the product within the same year.

Globalscape introduced its inaugural cloud solution, Managed Information Xchange (MIX), which is distributed through partners such as Ingram Micro, MAPS of Mexico, and Lifeboat Distribution. Since 2014, the company has intensified its emphasis on channel distribution and reseller networks across North America.

As a participant in the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council since 2007, Globalscape complies with PCI DSS version 3.0 requirements.

Leadership transitions include the resignation of James Bindseil in May 2016 following disappointing first-quarter results; Matt Goulet assumed the CEO role until his passing in April 2019, after which Robert Alpert took over as Interim CEO.

In January 2018, Globalscape unveiled EFT Arcus, a cloud-native MFT platform.

On August 28, 2020, HelpSystems finalized its acquisition of Globalscape.

Partnerships

Globalscape’s Tappin technology was incorporated by Seagate into several network attached storage products under the Seagate Global Access brand. Additional NAS collaborators include Toshiba, QNAP, and Scale Computing. Antivirus provider ESET utilized Tappin to enable secure remote access for its customers, while Rackspace employed it to facilitate cloud data connectivity.

Acquisitions

In September 2006, Globalscape acquired Availl Inc., a Massachusetts-based firm whose file collaboration and data protection solutions were rebranded as WAFS (Wide Area File Services). In 2011, Globalscape purchased Seattle-based startup TappIn (previously HomePipe Networks) for $17 million.

Business Products

• Enhanced File Transfer (EFT) Platform:
  • Enhanced File Transfer Express
  • Enhanced File Transfer Enterprise
  • Enhanced File Transfer ARCUS
• DMZ Gateway
• Tiered Technical Support Options:
  • Basic
  • Professional
  • Premier
  • Expert
• Professional Services:
  • Assessment, Implementation, Deployment, and Automation
  • Systems and Data Integration
  • Health Checks and Maintenance
  • Training and Certification
• Modules and Add-ons:
  • Accelerate Module
  • Advanced Workflow Engine (AWE)
  • Advanced Security Module (ASM)
  • Auditing & Reporting Module (ARM)
  • AS2 Module
  • Business Activity Monitoring (BAM)
  • DMZ Gateway
  • EFT Insight
  • Express Security Module (ESM)
  • HTTP/HTTPS Module
  • Mobile Transfer Client (MTC)
  • OpenPGP Module
  • Remote Agent Module (RAM)
  • SFTP Module
  • Web Transfer Client (WTC)
  • Workspaces
  • CuteFTP

Personal Products

• CuteFTP — File Transfer Protocol client software