Aspera

Aspera, owned by IBM, provides high-speed file transfer technology designed for moving extremely large files and datasets across distances. The platform uses proprietary FASP protocol to achieve speeds dramatically faster than traditional FTP or HTTPS, particularly over long distances and high-latency networks. Aspera serves media and entertainment, life sciences, and government sectors where multi-terabyte transfers are routine. Customers include major film studios, broadcasters, and research institutions. Features include enterprise-grade security, bandwidth management, and integration with cloud storage providers. Aspera is essential infrastructure for organizations moving raw video footage, genomic data, or scientific datasets globally.