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What are EDI protocols

The EDI protocols are used to establish communication between different computer systems. To transfer business documents via EDI, both systems must utilize the same protocol. Each protocol specifies a set of standard guidelines that instruct how the data is encrypted as well as configured during the transferring process.<br><br>

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What are EDI protocols

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  1. 5/21/2020 EDI Protocol: What are the Different Types Common of EDI Protocols? Spearheading Strategic Business Efficiency Contact Us +1-423-896-1025 Support FAQ   Home Trading Partners Pricing Features About Us Map My EDI Contact Us 11 MAY EDI EDI Protocol: What are the available options? Today, EDI software is gaining wide recognition across the world. Be it a small-scale firm o integrate their processes with EDI. But, before adopting EDI, they must have a brief knowled exchange the data.  In simple words, the EDI protocols are well-built software that determines how the busine partners. Since their formation in the year 1968, they have seen many amendments. Severa for every few years, to make them compliant with the newer technologies.   ? Got any questions? I'm happy to help. Topic Covered:  What are EDI protocols Home Trading Partners Pricing Features About Us What are the different types of EDI protocols? https://mapmyedi.com/knowledge-base/edi-protocol/ 1/9

  2. 5/21/2020 EDI Protocol: What are the Different Types Common of EDI Protocols? Direct Vs VAN Contact Us HTTP EDI protocol AS1 protocol in EDI AS2 protocol in EDI AS3 protocol in EDI AS4 protocol in EDI x12 protocol FTP EDI protocol SFTP EDI protocol OFTP and OFTP2 EDI protocol standards REST API Web EDI protocol Mobile EDI protocol Now, let’s try to understand what are EDI protocols along with their types and different appli What are EDI protocols The EDI protocols are used to establish communication between different computer system systems must utilize the same protocol. Each protocol specifies a set of standard guideline as configured during the transferring process. Several different types of EDI protocols are available and every EDI protocol offers multiple facilitates successful communication within the organization as well as with n-number of tr What are the different types of EDI protocols? In the below list, we listed some of the most common EDI communication protocols. They ar ? Got any questions? I'm happy to Direct vs. VAN help. HTTP AS1 AS2Home Trading Partners Pricing Features About Us https://mapmyedi.com/knowledge-base/edi-protocol/ 2/9

  3. 5/21/2020 EDI Protocol: What are the Different Types Common of EDI Protocols? AS3 Contact Us AS4 x12  FTP SFTP OFTP and OFTP2 REST API Web EDI  Mobile EDI Now, let’s discuss the features and applications of each of these EDI protocols one-by-one: Direct Vs VAN In direct or point-to-point EDI, the connection will be established with a specific business p the other hand, with respect to VAN, there is no such kind of restriction. The VAN serve facilitates the successful transfer of business data. As a result, in this case, it really does no systems are similar or not. Even though VANs were preferred earlier, the direct EDI started gaining more fame with negligible in the case of VANs. But, it demands a considerable amount in the form of fees fo On the contrary, if the business prefers direct EDI over the VAN, then it requires a heavy bu up the EDI software and its regular maintenance are really high. HTTP EDI protocol Developed around 1991, Hypertext Transfer Protocol is one of the most popular EDI mes transfer the data from one system to another. Any HTTP resource can be effortlessly loca Resource Identifiers (URLs). Even though the HTTP EDI protocol is extremely simple to use, yet it lacks to secure the busin this, the usage of TLS or HTTPs is always recommended to enhance the performance of the ? Got any questions? I'm happy to help. Further, HTTP does not have the ability to receive electronic receipts or to trace the data du AS1 protocol in EDI Home Trading Partners Pricing Features About Us The AS1 stands for Applicability Statement 1 that instructs how to exchange the business d usage of email protocols (SMTP and/or S/MIME) for this purpose.  https://mapmyedi.com/knowledge-base/edi-protocol/ 3/9

  4. 5/21/2020 EDI Protocol: What are the Different Types Common of EDI Protocols? / / ) g p ( p p Developed during the 1990s by the working group of IETF, AS1 establishes web-based EDI co such as encryption, signing, or MDN conventions are utilized for this. Similar to the AS2 comm exchange of SSL certificates and names of specific business partners for transferring busine Contact Us AS2 protocol in EDI Similar to the AS1, the AS2 or Applicability Statement 2 makes use of the same features like In this AS2 communication, the documents will be transferred via HTTP and/or HTTPS acknowledgements are used while executing this protocol. Today, the AS2 EDI has gained quick popularity as it is used for point-to-point comm advantages such as enhanced verification, high-level security, and real-time transactions.  Apart from these, AS2 communication protocol also offers many benefits such as un connection, and zero transaction fees. More importantly, the documents can be easily exch In reality, no ERP software offers an inbuilt AS2 capability. But, the businesses can ad advantages of EDI via AS2. For this, they must own in-depth knowledge of the AS2 protocol’s AS3 protocol in EDI Likewise, AS1, AS3 (Applicability Statement 3) is also developed by the IETF and is used by ma standard EDI transfer protocol that promotes secure data transfer and application interope The AS3 EDI file transfer protocol provides high-level security through implementing MDNs for businesses with sizable investments in IT. AS4 protocol in EDI The AS4 (Applicability Statement 4) is a web-services update of AS2 and can be easily infrastructure. Since AS4 is an open standard EDI file transfer protocol, it is more compatib AS2.  For any business, this AS4 protocol ensures highly-secured business data transfer. It makes digital signatures for this purpose. Besides, it also prevents data tampering during th authenticity of the sender. Further, AS4 provides great support for the metadata and can easily transport any kind o delivery, detects duplicates, and compresses large files. Besides, AS4 is regarded as t communications. The prime reason is, this EDI protocol maintains data integrity as well as c ? Got any questions? I'm happy to help. The AS4 is one of the newest and most-advanced EDI messaging protocols. A significant i as several businesses are looking to modernize their data communication systems.  x12 protocol Home Trading Partners Pricing Features About Us https://mapmyedi.com/knowledge-base/edi-protocol/ 4/9

  5. 5/21/2020 The x12 EDI protocol is specifically designed for the electronic transfer of machine-readab data linked with order placement, processing, shipping, invoicing, and payment processing EDI Protocol: What are the Different Types Common of EDI Protocols? Contact Us Developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), x12 protocol facilitates int an affiliated institute of ANSI promotes, maintains, and also revises the related norms on a r FTP EDI protocol The FTP or File Transfer Protocol is one of the most used EDI protocol standards. It connects data transfer by using separate control/data connections. More often, FTP is used to transfer the data files within the programs for internal functio anonymous user access will be enabled for this purpose. Further, this EDI protocol facilita data files from a different server.  A typical FTP facilitates quick website updating and bulk file transferring. Also, it can be in such as Windows, UNIX, Linux, as well as Mac OS. However, most businesses make use of F communication, only the highly-secured EDI FTP is the best option even in comparison with Even though FTP is not a secure communication protocol, it provides verification functionali known as AS2 FTP), businesses can exchange both EDI and XML documents.  SFTP EDI protocol The Secured File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) is an extension of SSH version 2.0. It facilities qui management functionalities.   These days, the SFTP protocol is mainly used in two ways. One, it is used as over Tran management data within VPN applications. OFTP and OFTP2 EDI protocol standards The OFTP or Odette File Transfer Protocol has been specifically built to facilitate the B2B b since it makes use of only 14 commands and established point-to-point connections.  Regarded as the highly efficient EDI protocol, OFTP allows easy transferring of massive dat facilitates the secured data transfer over the internet (X.25 and ISDN networks).  Both EDI protocol standards provide electronic delivery receipts. Also, they can easily work w more features over OFTP. For instance, data compression and digital certificate exchange and Chinese) and the easy handling of massive business data. ? Got any questions? I'm happy to help. REST API The Application Program Interface involves a set of rules & mechanisms that instruct how Once the setup has been installed, the data can be easily accessed whenever it i business/trading partner. Also, with this EDI, the role-based access control can be imposed.  Home Trading Partners Pricing Features About Us https://mapmyedi.com/knowledge-base/edi-protocol/ 5/9

  6. 5/21/2020 EDI Protocol: What are the Different Types Common of EDI Protocols? / g p p The REST API is one of the best EDI protocols as it facilitates the flexible transferring of busin needed if the trading partners’ network is large. It also requires expertise in web programmi Contact Us Web EDI protocol The web EDI is one of the modernized EDI communication protocols. With the help of an Int transferred by creating online forms. These forms will replicate the paper-based docum systems.  Each form contains numerous fields where the users can enter the specific data. Thes automatically through secure internet protocols. For example, AS2, FTPS, or Hypertext Transp Usually, the web EDI file transfer protocol functions around the famous hub-and-spoke m and its trading partners act as spokes. The hub implements the EDI by developing web fo trading partners enter business data into these forms that are processed by the hub after c Any small or medium-size business can leverage the benefits of this EDI protocol. It is an since there is no need for any installation and maintenance.  Further, it can be extended to world and has limited IT capabilities.  Mobile EDI protocol The EDI system wireless application protocol is the latest addition to EDI protocol standard supply chain processes, new mobile EDI apps are being developed.  Most of these app phones.  The best example of this kind of EDI protocol is the Direct Exchange (DEX). It is mainly used scans the item’s barcode into the mobile device to generate the invoice. The data quickly docking stations. This receiver opens the invoice available in the docking system and verifie Once the data match, a finalized copy will be sent to the supplier system through the mo effort can be saved with this technology adoption. For any business, it is better to conduct detailed research before integrating EDI with its pro and budget constraints. Even it can set up hybrid communication if required. A powerful EDI protocol establishes seamless business communication. So, businesses mu key aspects into consideration. ? Got any questions? I'm happy to   help. Read Related Articles: What is EDI compliant with Amazon Drive your Business Growth with EDI Processes Home Trading Partners Pricing Features About Us Why is AS2 EDI a Better Option For Data Transferring? https://mapmyedi.com/knowledge-base/edi-protocol/ 6/9

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