Collaboration enables organisations to secure data exchange directly within cloud storage environments without added infrastructure complexity

United Kingdom and Malaysia; 3 March 2026: HANDD Business Solutions, a global expert in secure data transfer, automation, and orchestration, has announced a strategic partnership with Couchdrop, a cloud-native Managed File Transfer platform designed to simplify secure file exchange across modern storage environments.

The collaboration addresses a growing challenge for organisations operating in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. As businesses increasingly rely on platforms such as Azure Blob Storage, Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, and SharePoint, traditional file transfer infrastructure can introduce unnecessary complexity, cost, and operational overhead.

Together, HANDD Business Solutions and Couchdrop will provide organisations with a secure, scalable, and operationally efficient way to manage file transfers directly within their existing cloud storage environments. The solution removes the need for traditional gateway infrastructure whilst maintaining enterprise-grade security, encryption, access control, and auditability.

Alex Cruden, CISO at HANDD Business Solutions, said:

“Organisations want the agility of cloud without compromising security or governance. Couchdrop aligns perfectly with our approach of delivering secure data operations in a way that is practical and sustainable. This partnership allows us to extend our Managed File Transfer capabilities into truly cloud-native environments whilst maintaining full visibility and control.”

Michael Lawson, CEO at Couchdrop, added:

“Couchdrop was built to make secure B2B file transfer simple in the cloud era. Partnering with HANDD brings deep operational expertise and enterprise reach to our platform. Together, we are helping customers eliminate unnecessary infrastructure whilst maintaining the security and compliance standards modern businesses demand.”

The partnership will focus on organisations that require secure partner data exchange, automated workflows, and compliance-ready file transfer capabilities without the burden of maintaining legacy MFT servers. This includes financial services, technology companies, public sector organisations, and global enterprises managing distributed teams.

Key benefits for customers include:

• Cloud-native file transfer directly within existing storage platforms
• Reduced infrastructure and operational overhead
• Secure SFTP and HTTPS access with full encryption and access controls
• Built-in logging and audit trails for compliance reporting
• Expert deployment, integration, and managed support from HANDD

ENDS

About HANDD Business Solutions

HANDD Business Solutions specialises in secure data transfer, automation, and orchestration. Trusted by some of the most highly regulated industries in the world, HANDD serves over 1,000 clients across 27 countries with tailored solutions and expert services, including consultancy, architecture, integration, training, and 24/7 support.

About Couchdrop

Couchdrop is a cloud-native Managed File Transfer platform that enables secure file exchange directly within cloud storage environments such as Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage, and SharePoint. Designed for modern enterprises, Couchdrop eliminates traditional infrastructure requirements whilst delivering secure access, encryption, compliance-ready logging, and simplified operations.

Media Contact Azwan Ariff Marketing Manager azwan.ariff@handd.com.my