Deliver massive, critical data 100x faster—across distance, latency and unpredictable network
Overview
Move data fast for urgent needs
Powered by FASP® technology, Aspera is engineered to maximize the bandwidth you already pay for—without requiring a network overhaul or larger capacity.
The result: fast, predictable, high-throughput data movement, helping critical files arrive on time and under control.
Features
Transfer files reliably at any size
Speed is an empty promise if your network chokes, your cloud imposes limits, or compliance requirements block the flow. IBM Aspera’s unified framework gives you control over your data pipelines—delivering unthrottled, line-speed performance across complex, real-world networks without sacrificing a single megabit of throughput.
Aspera is powered by patented FASP® technology—a fundamental rewrite of the transport layer engineered to move massive datasets far faster than traditional TCP, FTP or SFTP.
While conventional protocols slow down over distance, latency and packet loss, FASP overcomes these legacy limitations to fully utilize your existing bandwidth—keeping data moving at maximum line speed.
Aspera is built for the networks enterprises actually use—global routes, congested links, long-distance transfers, packet loss and unpredictable conditions.
It’s not just about peak speed in ideal environments—it’s about reliable, high-throughput data movement when the network is under pressure.
IBM Aspera creates a borderless data fabric, seamlessly moving petabyte-scale payloads across hybrid on-premises environments, major cloud platforms, SaaS applications, remote endpoints and global partners—without hitting hidden gateway bottlenecks.
Get centralized, policy-based governance, built-in line-rate security and real-time bandwidth weaponization from a single console. You can dynamically prioritize critical pipelines on the fly and monitor exactly who is moving what, where it’s going and how much bandwidth it's consuming without ever disrupting active workflows.
Aspera integrates with your existing infrastructure via APIs, supporting everything from million-file directory synchronization to lightweight client endpoints. It delivers total deployment flexibility across local servers, cloud gateways, and remote operational hubs—without forcing your teams to change how they work.
Use cases
Scale high-speed data movement
FILMFEST MÜNCHEN
One of Germany’s largest and most prestigious film festivals needed a fast, reliable way to transfer large, last‑minute movie files. IBM Aspera enabled high‑speed, security‑rich digital transfers, reducing workload and ensuring films arrived safely and on time.
150
films transferred digitally
0
cancellations, even with late updates
© Ronny Heine / FILMFEST MÜNCHEN
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Curious how fast you can move large files or datasets? Try our calculator and see how Aspera outperforms, even over challenging networks. Experience the speed difference today.
Pricing
Ways to buy
Flexible pricing that scales as you grow—IBM Aspera adapts across teams, environments and workloads with transparent, predictable cost control.
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Self-managed solutions
The most complete high-speed transfer solution for integration, collaboration, data delivery, synchronization, automation and workflows. Deploy on premises or on Cloud Object Storage and scale to HA solutions.
The optimal transfer solution for smaller organizations and business units with storage on prem. Get the right set of tools to enable basic collaboration and automation or expand your use, either with your own or a partner's IBM Aspera solution.
Build out and scale existing IBM Aspera solutions with extra on-premises nodes or configure in P2P solutions by using API-driven automations and integrations.
Faspio is a bidirectional streaming solution allowing data flows to overcome the limitations and restrictions of TCP-based transfer. It is optimal for database replication and migrations.