When URI needs to exchange data with an external organization — a vendor, partner, state agency, or research collaborator — email often isn’t appropriate, especially for large volumes of data or anything sensitive. ITS can set up a secure, reliable channel for these transfers, whether they happen on a schedule or as a one-time exchange.

The right approach depends on your use case. ITS will work with you to determine the best solution — which may include options such as SFTP, S3-based staging, or a VPN connection, among others. To get started, contact its-citi@uri.edu.

Contact: its-citi@uri.edu (ITS Cloud & IT Infrastructure)

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Features

  • Secure, encrypted data exchange between URI and external organizations
  • Supports both scheduled/recurring transfers and one-time exchanges
  • Solution tailored to your use case — options may include SFTP, S3-based staging, VPN, or other mechanisms
  • Appropriate access controls and credentials provisioned per arrangement
  • Suitable for sensitive data, vendor integrations, research data sharing, and compliance-driven workflows

Access

Available to URI faculty, staff, and departments. Contact its-citi@uri.edu with a description of your use case — who you’re exchanging data with, what kind of data, how often, and any compliance requirements (such as HIPAA or FERPA). ITS will recommend the right approach and set it up.

Support and Training

ITS manages the infrastructure for all secure data transfer arrangements. For questions or to get started, contact its-citi@uri.edu.