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B2B Cloud EDI Generator & MFT Gateway: Your EDIaaS Solution
Transform legacy EDI with cloud-based EDIaaS. Learn how MFT Gateway and EDI Generator simplify secure, scalable, and automated B2B integration.
Indunil Rajapakse
Published: 15 Oct 2025
Modern organizations no longer rely on outdated Legacy EDI (Electronic Data Interchange). In contrast to modern cloud-based EDI-as-a-Service (EDIaaS) solutions, it is slow, expensive, and rigid. Custom mappings, batch processing, and on-premises infrastructure are the mainstays of traditional EDI.
This method restricts the visibility of transactions and makes partner onboarding more difficult. With current systems, it does not function well. Responding to shifting demands in the global supply chain is challenging due to scalability difficulties. High maintenance costs, antiquated security protocols, and an inability to keep up with evolving compliance requirements further exacerbate the situation. Maintaining these outdated systems incurs significant costs, not only in terms of infrastructure but also in terms of missed opportunities.
What Is EDIaaS?
EDI-as-a-Service (EDIaaS) offers a modern, cloud-based alternative to traditional EDI. Instead of managing complex on-premises systems, businesses can use a cloud platform to securely exchange EDI documents with trading partners.
Key Benefits of EDIaaS
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Real-time visibility and monitoring of transactions
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Faster partner onboarding
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Seamless integration via APIs
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Scalable and flexible architecture
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Pay-as-you-go pricing without upfront infrastructure costs
By outsourcing EDI infrastructure to an EDIaaS provider, businesses can focus on their core operations rather than maintaining legacy systems.
All-in-one AS2 EDI solutions for B2B file transfer: Use EDIaaS for all of your AS2 EDI needs
Aayu Technologies offers EDIaaS via a cloud-based EDI Generator platform and MFT Gateway, bypassing the need for businesses to install, maintain, or buy additional software and hardware. MFT Gateway is an advanced Managed File Transfer solution over AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) and SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol), ensuring that all files are secured and meet industry requirements. The EDI Generator manages the entire EDI process, from receiving and converting documents into conventional X12 or EDIFACT EDI formats to translating them into other forms like JSON, XML, and CSV and securely communicating them to trading partners via the AS2 protocol. This enables businesses to seamlessly exchange documents, automate procedures, and interface with internal systems without having to manage the complex infrastructure.
The Function of MFT Gateway
MFT Gateway is a cloud-native Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution supporting AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) and SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol). It automates secure file transfers and ensures compliance with global security standards.
Key Features of MFT Gateway
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End-to-end encryption and protocol compliance
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Automated, reliable file transfers via AS2/SFTP
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Real-time transaction tracking and audit trails
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Instant delivery notifications and message validation
With MFT Gateway, organizations gain full visibility, trust, and transparency in their B2B data exchange.
The Function of EDI Generator
EDI Generator automates the exchange and transformation of business documents such as invoices, purchase orders, and shipment notices. It converts data between standard EDI formats (X12, EDIFACT) and other formats like JSON, XML, and CSV.
Key Features of EDI Generator
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Automated document translation and mapping
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Quick partner onboarding with prebuilt configurations
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Supports multiple EDI standards and formats
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Reduces manual intervention and human error
The EDI Generator eliminates complex mapping tasks and accelerates partner communication, improving overall B2B efficiency.
How MFT Gateway & EDI Generator power B2B integration
When organizations combine EDIaaS, MFT Gateway, and EDI Generator, they unlock a unified ecosystem for seamless B2B integration.
Benefits of Adopting EDIaaS for B2B Integration
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Simplified onboarding: Add new trading partners via web or API without technical complexity.
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Scalability: Handle fluctuating transaction volumes with no extra hardware or IT overhead.
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Compliance: Meet industry standards like AS2, HIPAA, and GDPR automatically.
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Cost efficiency: Replace high CAPEX legacy systems with an affordable, volume-based pricing model.
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Automation: Reduce manual processes and human errors in data exchange.
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Centralized visibility: Track and audit all file transfers and activities in one dashboard.
With a 30-day free trial, businesses can experience how EDIaaS transforms integration — making it faster, more secure, and more cost-effective.
Conclusion
The transformation from legacy Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) to cloud-based EDIaaS is more than just implementing new technology; it opens up transformative prospects for businesses. Traditional EDI systems frequently limit flexibility and necessitate ongoing IT management, whereas EDIaaS promotes agility by offering scalable and automated cloud alternatives.
Using the MFT Gateway, businesses can securely manage the transfer of critical business documents while adhering to worldwide compliance standards. Concurrently, the EDI Generator streamlines the data mapping and translation process by automatically converting business information into standardized EDI forms. These technological improvements enable businesses to decrease operational expenses, speed up partner onboarding, and nurture more reliable communication channels.
In essence, EDIaaS transforms EDI from a back-office activity to a business facilitator, allowing firms to prioritize advancement, efficiency, and greater trading relationships.
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