One thing that seems to always be an issue here is getting big files to outside vendors etc. Obviously, email is good for small files, but it never ceases to amaze me how many printing companies have email systems that can’t accept a 5MB file. Then there’s the bigger files that shouldn’t be emailed anyway.

The obvious solution is FTP. However, it requires client software and user training. The training it no big deal, but the software is - another app we have to roll out and support. Windows explorer can kind of do FTP, but it really doesn’t work very well. There’s also the issue of having to maintain passwords (which would have to be separate from internal AD passwords do to outside vendors needing access) or have anonymous FTP, which is not a good idea for obvious reasons.

Then there’s web-based drop boxes, but they have many of the same issues as FTP. There’s a need to not have access wide open, yet allow outside parties access. From the user perspective, it would be easier, since there’s no special software required - only a web browser is needed. Still, not ideal.

I guess what I’m looking for is something where the staff member can upload a file and enter an email address, and the recipient will receive an encrypted link to download the file. Basically, kind of like yousendit, but ideally it would be hosted locally. I’ve searched and searched and can’t seem to find an app to do this. I may just end up writing it myself if I can find the time. If anyone has any ideas on this, please let me know.