File Delivery
Reliable. Quick. Instant Access.Convenient File Format Options You Need
ATTOM’s file delivery provides data in various file types to meet diverse ingestion needs.
Our ASCII Delimited format is ideal for large datasets, offering multiple delimiter options such as Char31, double pipe, and tab to minimize mapping and ingestion errors. We also support CSV and Excel for widely compatible, user-friendly access.
Additionally, ATTOM now offers Parquet, a columnar storage format that enhances query performance and reduces file size, making it ideal for big data processing and analytics.
Your Choice of File Delivery Options
File Delivery Option 1: File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
For large datasets, email and download options can be impractical due to file size limitations. That’s why we use File Transfer Protocol (FTP), a reliable method for transferring files, including Parquet, which is optimized for big data processing. FTP allows interrupted downloads to resume seamlessly and includes secure credentialing to ensure only authorized clients can access the directory.
Here’s how it works:
- A client-specific directory is created where we deploy files for pick up.
- Our client support managers work with clients to deliver credentials to the directory, and to resolve any issues with access and transfers.
- Clients access the directory and retrieve their data files, including formats like ASCII Delimited, CSV, and Parquet.
File Delivery Option 2: File Download
Many of our platforms provide direct file download links.
Here’s how it works:
- Clients click the links to download from our servers to their local machine.
- Alternatively, a client’s server can pull files from our servers, allowing end users to download from their domain.
File Delivery Option 3: Email Attachment
For solutions like custom reports, file delivery is straightforward — files are simply sent as email attachments. These smaller files are compatible with applications like Excel, ensuring quick and easy access.
Here’s how it works:
- Clients click the links to download from the email to their local machine.
- Or a client’s server will “pull” or download the file from the email to theirs so that the end user download is supported from their domain.