Why It Makes Sense to Replace X.400 with AS2

Why It Makes Sense to Replace X.400 with AS2 For decades, X.400 has been a trusted messaging protocol for secure business-to-business (B2B) communication. Many organizations in industries such as retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics have relied on X.400 to exchange critical business documents reliably. However, technology has evolved. As organizations modernize their integration infrastructure, AS2 […]

What is AS2?

What is AS2? AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) is a widely used protocol for securely exchanging business documents over the internet. It is commonly used in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environments to transfer documents such as purchase orders, invoices, shipping notices, and inventory reports between trading partners. AS2 enables organizations to exchange data directly and securely […]

What is EDIFACT?

What is EDIFACT? EDIFACT (Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transport) is an internationally recognized standard for exchanging structured business documents electronically between organizations. Developed and maintained by the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT), EDIFACT provides a common format that allows companies, suppliers, logistics providers, customs authorities, and other […]