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Business Definition for: FTP

  • file transfer protocol: a set of communication rules that allow data or files to be transferred between computers over a network

Wiktionary Definition for: FTP

  • internet File Transfer Protocol; a common way to transfer files over the internet.
  • To transfer data between computers using FTP.
  • Failure to Pay

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Three Free FTP Clients
Much as I prefer to rely on services like YouSendIt for sending large files from my PC, sometimes you just need a little FTP. Short for File Transfer Protocol, FTP is basically a way to connect directly to a server or another PC for transferring files of any size. Usually you need software --...
Tags: FTP, FireFTP, Rick Broida, Software
Blog posts 2007-07-30
Microsoft offers insight, workarounds for FTP server flaw
Microsoft has issued an advisory to address a vulnerability in the FTP service in Internet Information Services IIS that, if exploited, could result in the distribution of remote code on certain servers.Proof-of-concept code first was published Monday on exploit repository Milw0rm, prompting US-CERT to issue an alert the following day.In...
Tags: Microsoft Corp., Server, Vulnerability, Microsoft IIS Server, FTP Server
News items 2009-09-02
Tumbleweed Releases Free FTP Audit Tool to Identify Rogue Servers and Unsecure Traffic; Tumbleweed FTP Analyzer™ Gives Enterprises Unique Visibility Into Their FTP Usage and Data Risk
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- TumbleweedR Communications Corp. (NASDAQ:TMWD), a leading provider of email security, managed file transfer, and identity validation appliance and software products, today announced the availability of the Tumbleweed FTP AnalyzerTM, a free diagnostic tool that helps organizations identify unsecured and rogue File Transfer Protocol FTP traffic within...
Tags: FTP, server
Research articles 2006-06-05
Renex makes BlueZone FTP Free to Users
WOODBRIDGE, Va.--BUSINESS WIRE--Oct. 7, 1999-- Renex Corporation announced Tuesday the release of "BlueZone FTP", a fully featured Windows GUI FTP client that is being licensed for personal and corporate use at no charge. "We intend to make BlueZone FTP the defacto standard for PC to IBM Mainframe/Midrange FTP...
Tags: Business Wire, SOFTWARE, Virginia
Research articles 1999-10-07
FTP Software extends platform-independence of intelligent agents; FTP Software and IBM sign test agreement for Port of Sun's Java Technology
ANDOVER, Mass.--BUSINESS WIRE--June 3, 1996--FTP Software, Inc. today announced it will extend the platform-independence of its CyberAgent intelligent agent product family by enabling the product family to run on IBM's Java compatible AIX and OS/2 platforms in addition to the currently supported Windows 95, Windows NT and UNIX platforms. ...
Tags: agent, agreement, IBM Corp., intelligent agent, Microsoft Windows, Sun Microsystems Inc.
Research articles 1996-06-03
FTP Software Announces the Availability of the Netscape Inline Plug-in for KEYview; KEYview users can now view, print, convert and manage nearly 200 different file formats from within the Netscape Navigator
ANDOVER, Mass.--BUSINESS WIRE--February 27, 1996--FTP Software, Inc. today announced the availability of the Netscape Inline Plug-In for FTP's KEYview, viewing and conversion utility. The plug-in allows users to view, print, copy, convert and manage nearly 200 different file formats using KEYview from within the Netscape Navigator 2.0 window, without...
Tags: Netscape Communications Corp., Netscape Navigator, plug-in
Research articles 1996-02-27
FTP Software chosen as premier global supplier by Ford Motor Co.; OnNet 2.0 to standardize all 85,000 TCP/IP capable desktops
ANDOVER, Mass.--BUSINESS WIRE--Jan. 3, 1996--FTP Software Inc. today announced that it has strengthened its existing strategic relationship with Ford Motor Co. under a new mulit-year contract.Under the terms of the contract, Ford Motor Co. will standardize its TCP/IP networking efforts on FTP Software's OnNet for Windows Version 2.0. FTP...
Tags: desktop, Ford Motor Co., FTP Software, INTERNET, network, NETWORKING, SOFTWARE, supplier, TCP/IP
Research articles 1996-01-03
Anonymous file transfer protocol server - ftp://ftp.afnews.af.mil - Brief Article
ftp://ftp.afnews.af.mil -- Public access to Air Force public affairs products: biographies, fact sheets, Air Force Print News and more. Logan as "anonymous." Password is "guest."
Tags: Air Force, FTP, server
Research articles 2001-07-01
Anonymous file transfer protocol server - In search of news and information - ftp://ftp.afnews.af.mil - Brief Article
ftp://ftp.afnews.af.mil -- Public access to Air Force public affairs products: biographies, fact sheets, Air Force Print News and more. Log on as "anonymous.' Password is "guest."
Tags: Air Force, FTP, server
Research articles 2001-12-01
New Scan-to-FTP feature expands functions of Ringdale's ModuLAN DocuSender
CORPORATE IT UPDATE-C1995-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ringdale Inc, a manufacturer of connectivity solutions, has added a Scan-to-FTP feature to its ModuLAN DocuSender device. This enhancement allows users to convert scanned paper documents into Acrobat PDF files and then send the PDFs directly to an FTP server. Existing...
Tags: Ringdale Inc.
Research articles 2009-03-12
FTP Software announces file viewing and conversion utility for Internet and Windows 95 users; KEYview™ 4.2 provides integration with leading Web browsers; Will ship with both 32-bit and 16-bit editions to support all current Windows platforms
ANDOVER, Mass.--BUSINESS WIRE--Oct. 30, 1995--FTP Software, Inc. today announced a new version of its popular KEYview file viewing and conversion utility for Windows 95 that features integration with leading World Wide Web WWW browsers and e-mail applications. FTP Software said it will support users of Microsoft Windows, including...
Tags: 32-bit, Internet, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 95, Web browser
Research articles 1995-10-30
FTP Software's InterDrive Clients and Server NFS Enhanced to Deliver Faster File Access, Improved Network Printing, and Tighter Integration with Windows NT and Windows 95
ANDOVER, Mass.--BUSINESS WIRE--Sept. 29, 1997--FTP Software, Inc., (Nasdaq:FTPS) today announced InterDrive Client 3.0 for NT, InterDrive Client 3.0 for Windows 95 and InterDrive Server 2.0 for NT, a complete client and server NFS solution for Windows NT and Windows 95. FTP Software's newest client and server NFS solutions now offer...
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows NT, network, Network File System, server
Research articles 1997-09-29
Vermeer Technologies and FTP Software Create Strategic Alliance; FTP Software to Distribute and Localize Vermeer's Innovative FrontPage Web Publishing Software
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--BUSINESS WIRE--Oct. 16, 1995--Vermeer Technologies, a pioneer in the rapidly growing Web publishing market, and FTP Software, a leading supplier of Web-based Internet server and desktop applications, today announced the formation of a strategic sales, marketing and development alliance.
Tags: software, strategic alliance
Research articles 1995-10-16
FTP Software delivers a new TCP/IP connectivity suite for virtual IP networks; VIP OnNet32 v2.0 first deliverable of FTP Software's solutions roadmap for the virtual IP network
ANDOVER, Mass.--BUSINESS WIRE--Sept. 23, 1996-- FTP Software, Inc. today announced the availability of the Virtual IP VIP OnNet32R v2.0 which raises the bar on TCP/IP connectivity and provides unparalleled management, ease of use and security features.
Tags: IP, IP network, network, TCP/IP
Research articles 1996-09-23
Vermeer Technologies and FTP Software Create Strategic Alliance; FTP Software to Distribute and Localize Vermeer's Innovative FrontPage Web Publishing Software
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--BUSINESS WIRE--Oct. 16, 1995--Vermeer Technologies, a pioneer in the rapidly growing Web publishing market, and FTP Software, a leading supplier of Web-based Internet server and desktop applications, today announced the formation of a strategic sales, marketing and development alliance.
Tags: Microsoft FrontPage, software, strategic alliance
Research articles 1995-10-16
FTP Software's Educational Connect Anywhere Program Hooks Educational Institutions to the Internet
ANDOVER, Mass.--BUSINESS WIRE--April 22, 1996--The Educational Connect Anywhere Program, which will provide educational institutions with access to the Internet was launched today by FTP Software, Inc. Under the Program, colleges and universities will be able to purchase low cost campus licenses of Explore Anywhere, FTP Software's Internet and intranet access...
Tags: Internet
Research articles 1996-04-22
FTP Software, Inc. Announces Completion of Business Unit Restructuring Plan
ANDOVER, Mass--BUSINESS WIRE--Aug. 19, 1997--FTP Software, Inc. (Nasdaq:FTPS) today announced the completion of the company's plan to restructure its business into business units. The company staganization into three separate strategic businerectory Management Business Unit. The company has decided after further review that it is in the company's Business...
Tags: SEC, Strategy, vision
Research articles 1997-08-19
FTP Software, Inc. Sets Date for Special Meeting of Stockholders
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.--BUSINESS WIRE--July 15, 1998--FTP Software, Inc. (Nasdaq:FTPS) today announced that its board of directors has set Wednesday, August 26, 1998, at 10:00 a.m., local time, as the date for its Special Meeting of Stockholders, to consider the previously announced merger agreement with NetManage, Inc., with a record date...
Tags: Andover, Business Wire, FINANCE, FTP Software, Investment, network, NETWORKING, software
Research articles 1998-07-15
Ftp Software's Pc/Tcp Onnet Wins 1995 Well-Connected Award From Network Computing
LAS VEGAS--BUSINESS WIRE--NETWORLD + INTEROP--March 29, 1995-- FTP Software, Inc. today announced that its PC/TCP OnNet product has been selected by Network Computing as a winner of the 1995 Well-Connected Award in the category of TCP/IP stacks. PC/TCP OnNet was chosen for its innovative PC-based TCP/IP software that enables...
Tags: network, network computing, PC, TCP
Research articles 1995-03-29
GlobalSCAPE Releases Latest Version of Secure FTP Server for Businesses
SAN ANTONIO -- Secure FTP ServerR V.3 Protects Critical Business Data During Transport and Processing, Increases Productivity Through Automation and Improves Risk Management
Research articles 2005-03-24
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