IBM Aspera

IBM Aspera is a high-speed data transfer technology built on the patented FASP (Fast, Adaptive, and Secure Protocol) that moves large files and datasets across global networks without the slowdowns typical of standard transfer methods like FTP or HTTP. It serves media and entertainment companies, life sciences and healthcare organizations, financial services firms, and other enterprises that need to move massive volumes of data such as video files, genomic data, or backups quickly and reliably across long distances. The platform includes products like Aspera on Cloud, Aspera Shares, and high-speed transfer servers and clients that integrate with on-premises infrastructure and major cloud storage providers including IBM Cloud, AWS, and Azure. Core capabilities include bandwidth optimization regardless of network latency or packet loss, end-to-end encryption for secure transfers, and automation tools for managing large-scale, recurring file movement workflows. Aspera also supports use cases like real-time streaming ingest, cloud migration, and content distribution for organizations handling petabyte-scale data operations.