The release of its new File Download, Upload, Distribution, and Storage System that helps businesses securely move and store files from customers, partners, and employees using Microsoft Windows 2003 or 2008 has been announced by Software Developer Noonmark Technology (http://www.fileupdown.com).

This new system, according to Noonmark's Thursday announcement, moves files across the Internet using industry standard SSL encryption. Users of the system do not need to install any special software - they just need a web browser such as Internet Explorer 7 or Firefox.

President Fred Jonas declared: "With this new system, organizations running Windows servers finally have an easy and inexpensive way to offer secure file transfer to customers, partners, and employees without the complexity and headaches of FTP."

The new system, according to Noonmark, runs on Windows 2003 and 2008 using IIS 6 or 7 and SQL Server 2005 or 2008. Using 128 bit SSL encryption, all files are transmitted to and from the server. Using 128 or 256 bit AES encryption, all files that are stored in the system can be automatically safeguarded from prying eyes.

The system administrator can set up selective access to files by user or user group. He/she can also configure automated emails that notify users when new files are available for them to access.

Administrators can run PDF or CSV audit reports that show the files that have been uploaded into the system and who has accessed them as Noonmark said. The administrators can also set data retention policies that automatically delete files when their expiration dates have passed.

Having the ability to use Active Directory to authenticate users when used in an Intranet scenario, the system can be used to replace SharePoint installations.