The stakes are too high in food distribution.
Perishables demand flawless data exchange. Any logistics breakdown can spoil food before it reaches store shelves.
AWG was running its most operationally important data transfers on a 20-year-old Windows 2003 server. The system was barely functioning. Service interruptions meant missed deliveries, spoiled products, and strained retailer relationships. Each outage created operational chaos.
Legacy infrastructure persists in large enterprises for this exact reason: the system is too important to take offline for upgrades, and a full rip-and-replace is too disruptive to consider.
AWG needed an MFT modernization path that worked alongside existing systems and let them upgrade workflows gradually, with no break in service.
“They needed Files.com.”
The Solution
A Secure, Scalable, Cloud-Based Transformation with Files.com
AWG chose Files.com to replace the legacy MFT system without halting business operations. Files.com gave AWG a modern platform that hardened security and lifted operational efficiency from day one.
Here’s how Files.com made it happen.
The Bridge Between Old and New
AWG deployed the Files.com On-Premises Agent as a secure, two-way bridge between existing infrastructure and the Files.com cloud. AWG migrated partner retailers to Files.com one at a time, cutting migration risk without ever halting business operations.
Self-Healing, High-Availability Agent
The Agent didn’t just upgrade AWG’s setup; it future-proofed it. The self-healing Agent minimizes unplanned interruptions and recovers from disruptions instantly. Legacy environment issues that once caused major delays now resolve in seconds, and AWG’s supply chain stays running.
No more operational chaos.
Security at Scale
With modern encryption, 2FA, and granular role-based access, Files.com gave AWG a hardened environment for secure data exchange. The legacy MFT system was no longer exposed to attack; sensitive information now moves through the supply chain under audited controls.
The Results
Transforming AWG’s Operations, Cutting Costs, and Ensuring Future Growth
The results of transitioning to Files.com were felt across the business immediately:
No More Downtime, No More Chaos
The self-healing agent and real-time recovery features have already reduced service disruptions. AWG’s distribution centers ran without interruption, even during peak periods like Black Friday and holidays. That meant no missed shipments, no spoiled food, and no retailer dissatisfaction.
Major Cost Savings
The decommissioning of AWG’s legacy MFT system and outdated hardware will soon free up valuable resources. AWG is free of having to budget for maintaining the old system or worry about the costs associated with a massive infrastructure overhaul.
Scalability on Autopilot
AWG can now scale through peak periods like the holidays without buying new hardware or bracing for system failures. The Files.com cloud architecture absorbs the load.
A Future-Proof Solution
Files.com solved AWG’s immediate problems and set the business up for long-term growth. High availability and flexible cloud support mean AWG isn’t boxed in by the limits of its previous infrastructure.
Files.com Powers AWG’s Next Chapter
By moving to Files.com, AWG turned a major operational risk into a competitive advantage. The platform gave the cooperative the ability to handle massive data exchanges reliably, scale without limits, and end the legacy-system chaos.
AWG is now positioned to meet future demand and keep groceries flowing across its retailer network. Files.com is the foundation under AWG’s growth story.
AWG is ready for the future.