Last month Topia Technology launched a new syncing product called Skoot, meant to provide an alternative method to e-mail and FTP when transferring large files. Similar to services like DropBox, and Microsoft’s Live Mesh, Skoot allows users to send and manage large files over the internet in real time. The service offers end-to-end encryption to ensure data security, and is prepared to handle the eventuality of power failure or connectivity interruption. The service is most widely used by enterprises to transfer videos, legal briefs, and complex documents, but is also useful for individuals sharing movies and music. The largest file transfer thus far has been 65 gigs.
