Aspera Connect

Aspera Connect is a browser plug-in and data-transfer utility developed by IBM Aspera for fast, secure file uploads and downloads over the internet. It integrates with web browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) to enable high-speed managed file transfers, often used by media companies, scientific institutions, and enterprises that need to move large files reliably. The plug-in sits between the browser and Aspera's FastAsyncFile Transfer (FASP) network protocol to accelerate transfers that would otherwise be limited by standard HTTP/FTP speeds.</description> <parameter name="recommendation">Aspera Connect is a browser plug-in, not a standalone application, and its current status is uncertain from the available search results. The most recent information we found (version 2.7.3) mentions native 64-bit support for Chrome on Mac but does not explicitly confirm whether a native Apple Silicon build exists. Since this is a plug-in managed by IBM Aspera, the right approach is to check IBM's support site directly or contact IBM Aspera support to confirm whether Aspera Connect has been updated for native Apple Silicon. If a native build is available, it will typically be installed or updated through your web browser's plug-in manager or IBM's installer. If IBM has not yet released a native version and you rely on Aspera Connect, note that the Intel-only build will stop working when Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028), so clarifying your upgrade path with IBM sooner rather than later is important.