"File processing has matured a lot in the recent years. Even though real-time processing is dominant in many integration patterns, fully integrated file transfer solutions are a core requirement in the new and hybrid world of cloud and on-premise enterprise. Cloud integrations are expected to increase the demand for file-based integrations even more. Built- in functionality for security, encryption, and global visibility have long been core Managed File Transfer requirements. Organizations still make heavy use of files utilizing bulk, batch, and real-time updates for application integration. As cloud Software as a Service (SaaS) is introduced in the IT landscape, file integrations simply increase in both size and volume. Oracle Managed File Transfer (MFT), a component that is tightly integrated with Oracle SOA Suite, enables secure file exchange and management with internal departments and external partners."