TransferNow key facts
Last updated- Legal entity
- Highsense SAS
- Headquarters
- France (FR)
- Ownership
- Independent
- Founded
- 2013
- Data hosting
- Germany, France, Singapore, United States
- Infrastructure
- Scaleway
- Open source
- No
- US Cloud Act exposure
- Low (no US parent)
- Certifications
- AICPA SOC 2 Type 2 (Datacenters)
- Replaces
- Dropbox Transfer
About TransferNow
TransferNow, operated by the French company Highsense SAS, is a secure platform designed for the exchange of large digital files. It caters to a broad audience ranging from individual users to large international enterprises, offering a robust alternative to mainstream American file-sharing services. The platform emphasizes digital sovereignty by allowing users, particularly at the enterprise level, to choose their data hosting location, including dedicated European servers. Technically, the service provides high-capacity transfers with features like password encryption, transfer tracking, and customized reception forms. For businesses, it offers extensive branding capabilities and integration through a dedicated API. Its infrastructure leverages SOC 2 Type II certified datacenters, primarily utilizing Scaleway in France to ensure high availability and compliance with European data protection standards.
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