News Archive

20/01/2012
Pro2col Appoint GAFICON GmbH as StingRay Distribution Partner in Germany
Focusing on the optimisation of production and business processes for media based companies, GAFICON’s knowledge and industry experience provides a solid foundation for the supply and support of StingRay in the German premedia marketplace.

18/10/2011
StingRay firmware version 3.0.3 released
StingRay's workflow integration and branding capabilities have been extended today with the release of firmware version 3.0.3

19/08/2011
StingRay 3.0.2, Available for Download
Version 3.0.2 includes the automation of Quicksend Hyperlink emails with StingRay's extended SDK.

29/06/2011
StingRay Update 3.0.1 now Available
A selection of new features and improvements have been incorporated in the latest StingRay 3.0.1 release

31/03/2011
Hermstedt StingRay Webinars
Pro2col the manufacturers of Hermstedt StingRay are hosting a number of webinars over the coming week to showcase StingRay v 3.0 and its workflow integration options.

14/03/2011
StingRay 3.0 released
StingRay version 3.0 is a major update incorporating a new XML Job Tickets feature in the new Workflow Management module.

23/02/2011
StingRay Version 3.0 - pre-release demonstrations at Publishing Expo
Pro2col will be on stand A18 at Publishing Expo demonstrating Hermstedt StingRay's new job ticket and workflow integration functionality.

03/11/2010
StingRay Update 2.6.2 now Available
Pro2col have now released StingRay 2.6.2, incorporating two key bug fixes.

23/08/2010
Pro2col Release StingRay 2.6.1
Pro2col are pleased to introduce the latest StingRay firmware release - StingRay 2.6.1. A minor yet not insignificant release, StingRay 2.6.1 incorporates a number of new features and bug fixes

17/05/2010
Pro2col Release Major Update (2.6) for Hermstedt StingRay File Transfer Server
Pro2col Ltd, manufacturers of Hermstedt StingRay and specialists in the field of secure file transfer, are pleased to announce the release of StingRay 2.6.

07/12/2009
StingRay Client for Snow Leopard Demonstrates Commitment to Mac Market
File transfer specialists Pro2col demonstrate their commitment to the Mac marketplace with the release of a new, Snow Leopard compatible client application for Hermstedt

28/09/2009
Specialist pre-media production company opts for StingRay to drive down file transfer costs
CTT solves tracking and logging dilemma, automates file transfer and eliminates monthly subscriptions costs with the StingRay file transfer server.

24/09/2009
StingRay Firmware upgrade 2.5.2-2 released
Pro2col are pleased to announce the release of a minor firmware update (2.5.2-2) for Hermstedt's StingRay file transfer server.

10/08/2009
New telephone numbers
Our 0870 numbers have now been replaced with local rate 0333 numbers. Click here for more..

21/07/2009
Pro2col Publishes White Paper on FTP in Enterprises
This FTP paper focuses on the limitations of traditional FTP and how these limitations have been addressed by Hermstedt StingRay to meet the requirements of modern day enterprises.

23/06/2009
StingRay Managed File Transfer Server launched on new Hardware Platform
Pro2col are pleased to announce the availability of the Hermstedt StingRay file transfer server on a new and improved hardware platform.

13/05/2009
StingRay instrumental in London Summit official photographer file transfer workflow
News Team International were commissioned by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to be host photographers for the London Summit. The 500+ images produced were uploaded to the London Summit picture website using Hermstedt's StingRay file transfer server.

29/03/2009
StingRay update 2.5.1-2 patch released
Pro2col have just announced firmware update (2.5.1-2) which is now available for download from the Hermstedt StingRay website.

23/02/2009
Change of Address
We wanted to inform all of our existing customers that we have recently moved office.

05/02/2009
StingRay update 2.5.1 released
Shortly after the release of StingRay 2.5, Pro2col have just announced the first minor firmware update (2.5.1) which is now available for download.

05/12/2008
Pro2col Launches New Version of StingRay File Transfer Server
Providing web browser file transfer and email hyperlink download StingRay has plenty more in the pipeline too!

03/11/2008
National Magazines chooses StingRay file transfer server
National Magazines reduce the cost of file transfer by implementing StingRay file transfer server to replace their managed service provider.

29/04/2008
Wyndeham Group opts for StingRay
Wyndeham Kestrel is the first in the group to adopt Hermstedt StingRay FTS and iDropper Enterprise for simple, secure FTP communications.

14/11/2007
Paragon Labels chooses StingRay file transfer server
Paragon Labels choose the combination of the Hermstedt StingRay and iDropper Enterprise to simplify their file transfer requirements both internally within the group and with external customers.

01/11/2007
Direct (Leeds) is fourth St Ives site to implement StingRay file transfer server
St Ives Direct (Leeds) is the fourth St Ives site to benefit from a Hermstedt StingRay as the business looks to offer greater flexibility to its customers.

06/08/2007
Supported StingRay firmware version
From 31st August Hermstedt StingRay firmware versions prior to version 2.4 will become unsupported. StingRay users are advised to upgrade their firmware version before the end of August to receive a 20% discount and benefit from a number of feature enhancements.

26/06/2007
Pro2col acquires Hermstedt AG's file transfer division
Pro2col, the UKs leading file transfer and workflow specialist, has acquired the file transfer division of Hermstedt AG. Pro2col has established an office in Germany and secured technical and sales resources to continue to offer the UK and German customer base the high level of service they have come to expect.

17/05/2007
Independent Newspapers Implement StingRay
Independent Newspapers has implemented two Hermstedt StingRay MKII-8B file transfer servers to handle their ISDN and FTP traffic for the Group at their offices in London's docklands.

18/07/2006
Demand for Hermstedt StingRay in the UK stronger than ever
Leading UK companies such as DMG, WWAV Rapp Colins, Joshua, Multigraphics, News International and Radius have all purchased solutions in the last couple of months, underlining the continuing strong sales of Hermstedt's StingRay.

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