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How to Setup SFTP Public Key Authentication

SFTP

How to Setup SFTP Public Key Authentication

SFTP, also known as SSH File Transfer Protocol, is one of the best and most reliable ways for transferring files between systems securely. Most of the time, people log in...
Lahiru Ananda
Lahiru Ananda 09 Jul 2025
Five Ways EDI Can Help Address Supply Chain Tariff Uncertainty

EDI

Five Ways EDI Can Help Address Supply Chain Tariff Uncertainty

Recently, the U.S. announced a 25% tariff on imports from the European Union, while additional tariffs -25% on steel and aluminium-on non-USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) goods from Canada and Mexico...
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 08 Jul 2025
AS2 Retry Settings for Failed & Incomplete Messages

AS2

AS2 Retry Settings for Failed & Incomplete Messages

In AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) communication, particularly in B2B communications involving EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) transactions, reliable and guaranteed on-time delivery is a key requirement. However, in AS2 communications over...
Dinuka Ekanayake
Dinuka Ekanayake 01 Jul 2025
What is MFTaaS: A Beginner’s Guide to Managed File Transfer as a Service

MFT

What is MFTaaS: A Beginner’s Guide to Managed File Transfer as a Service

In today’s fast-paced digital world, the movement of data across systems, departments, and even global enterprises is a fundamental need. However, managing file transfers securely and efficiently is not an...
Kumudika Rupasinghe
Kumudika Rupasinghe 30 Jun 2025
Setting Up AS2 for Automated Invoice Processing: A Simple Guide

EDI

Setting Up AS2 for Automated Invoice Processing: A Simple Guide

In today’s world, businesses are constantly seeking ways to cut back on repetitive work, tidy up their books, and keep cash flowing smoothly. Invoice handling is a major part of...
Hirudinee Liyanage
Hirudinee Liyanage 26 Jun 2025
Customer Support is Key to MFT Vendor Satisfaction

EDI

Customer Support is Key to MFT Vendor Satisfaction

Everybody chooses a new tool with the hope that it’ll make their life easier — faster workflows, fewer headaches, more productivity. Whether it’s Managed File Transfer (MFT), project management, or...
Samadhi Kariyawasam
Samadhi Kariyawasam 25 Jun 2025
How to Integrate EDI with ERP Systems: A Practical Guide for SMEs.

EDI

How to Integrate EDI with ERP Systems: A Practical Guide for SMEs.

What is EDI Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the digital exchange of standardized business documents between organizations. It replaces traditional, paper-based processes by allowing business systems to communicate directly with...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 24 Jun 2025
How Manufacturers Can Reduce Operational Costs with EDI Automation

EDI

How Manufacturers Can Reduce Operational Costs with EDI Automation

With the manufacturing industry more competitive than ever, operational efficiency is no longer optional—it’s essential. From procurement to shipping, every delay, manual error, or paper-based process adds cost and complexity....
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 19 Jun 2025
A Day in the Life of an EDI Message: From Order to Invoice

EDI

A Day in the Life of an EDI Message: From Order to Invoice

In today’s fast-paced business world, companies rely heavily on speed, accuracy, and automation to remain competitive. That’s where EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) comes in, a digital method for businesses to...
Thanura Jayatissa
Thanura Jayatissa 19 Jun 2025
Reduce IT Overhead With Managed AS2

MFT

Reduce IT Overhead With Managed AS2

One of the biggest culprits for small and growing businesses is overhead. By mastering the art of managing business overhead costs and using practical cost-saving strategies, you can boost your...
Akila Ishani
Akila Ishani 17 Jun 2025
Top 5 Cost Triggers in Poorly Managed EDI Integrations

EDI

Top 5 Cost Triggers in Poorly Managed EDI Integrations

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a powerful tool that helps businesses exchange documents like purchase orders, invoices, shipping notices, and more automatically and securely. A well-managed EDI system can save...
Sandeepani Rathnayaka
Sandeepani Rathnayaka 05 Jun 2025
Best Practices for Walmart EDI Success

EDI

Best Practices for Walmart EDI Success

Doing business with Walmart comes with great opportunity and equally high expectations. As one of the largest retailers in the world, Walmart relies heavily on Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) to...
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 29 May 2025
Top 5 Industries Using EDI for Efficiency & Growth

EDI

Top 5 Industries Using EDI for Efficiency & Growth

In today’s digitally connected economy, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has become more than a technical solution—it’s a vital enabler of modern business operations. By automating the exchange of documents such...
Dithmeena Egodagamage
Dithmeena Egodagamage 23 May 2025
Most Common EDI Transaction Codes by Industry

EDI

Most Common EDI Transaction Codes by Industry

If your business uses EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), you’ll come across many different codes. These codes represent documents like purchase orders, invoices, and shipping notices that are shared electronically between...
Sandeepani Rathnayaka
Sandeepani Rathnayaka 22 May 2025
How AS2 Simplifies EDI for Non-Technical Users

EDI

How AS2 Simplifies EDI for Non-Technical Users

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has become part of modern business communication, streamlining how companies exchange critical documents like purchase orders, invoices, and shipping notices. Yet for many small business owners,...
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 20 May 2025
Myths and Facts Demystified

EDI

Myths and Facts Demystified

Electronic Data Interchange, or EDI for short, has been around for decades, yet many businesses still have a lot of questions about how it works and what it really does....
Hirudinee Liyanage
Hirudinee Liyanage 14 May 2025
How EDI Payments Improve B2B Speed, Efficiency & Security

EDI

How EDI Payments Improve B2B Speed, Efficiency & Security

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) payments are a digital method of communicating payment-related information between businesses that converts manual transactions into automated, digital transactions. It simplifies operations by automating data flows...
Indunil Rajapakse
Indunil Rajapakse 06 May 2025
EDI Document Types Explained: 850, 810, 856, & More

EDI

EDI Document Types Explained: 850, 810, 856, & More

Traditionally, organizations exchanged business documents through paper-based methods or emails with attachments, which involved manual processing. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) automates this process by enabling the electronic exchange of business...
Dinuka Ekanayake
Dinuka Ekanayake 02 May 2025
Why AS2 Still Matters for B2B Communication in 2025

AS2

Why AS2 Still Matters for B2B Communication in 2025

Businesses today are constantly seeking ways to update their business-to-business (B2B) communication strategies. In the midst of all this change, while newer technologies emerge almost daily, AS2 remains a vital...
Adheeb Shafik
Adheeb Shafik 30 Apr 2025
Why Walmart Prefers AS2 for EDI Transactions

EDI

Why Walmart Prefers AS2 for EDI Transactions

Walmart, the American retail giant, is a name that needs no introduction. With annual revenues surpassing $600 billion, the company operates an extensive global network of discount department stores, grocery...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 28 Apr 2025
Benefits and Challenges of Fully Cloud-Based EDI Solutions

EDI

Benefits and Challenges of Fully Cloud-Based EDI Solutions

In today’s world, businesses are under constant pressure to streamline operations, reduce costs, and ensure seamless communication with partners. One of the key enablers of these efficiencies is Electronic Data...
Kumudika Rupasinghe
Kumudika Rupasinghe 25 Apr 2025
AS2 Message Formats: Structure, Elements & EDI Guide

EDI

AS2 Message Formats: Structure, Elements & EDI Guide

In the world of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), secure and effective transfer of business documents is the key. One of the most widely used protocols for this is AS2 (Applicability...
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 23 Apr 2025
Testing & Validating AS2 for Error-Free B2B Communication

EDI

Testing & Validating AS2 for Error-Free B2B Communication

Discover key strategies for testing and validating AS2 transactions, highlighting the importance of rigorous testing to prevent errors, ensure compliance, and maintain seamless B2B communication.
Thanura Jayatissa
Thanura Jayatissa 17 Apr 2025
EDI in Healthcare | How to Maximize Your Efficiency

EDI

EDI in Healthcare | How to Maximize Your Efficiency

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is transforming how healthcare providers manage medical data, streamline operations, and improve overall efficiency. In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, EDI solutions are crucial for reducing paperwork,...
Sandeepani Rathnayaka
Sandeepani Rathnayaka 10 Apr 2025
In-House vs. Outsourced EDI: Choosing the Right Solution for Your Business

EDI

In-House vs. Outsourced EDI: Choosing the Right Solution for Your Business

The modern B2B businesses rely on Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) to establish easy document exchanges between organizations. Organizations must choose between maintaining EDI internally or delegating its management to external...
Sampavi Sriparan
Sampavi Sriparan 07 Apr 2025
What Is an EDI Mapping?

EDI

What Is an EDI Mapping?

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a format widely adopted by businesses of different scales to exchange documents digitally in a standardized format. However, many businesses use a customized format within...
Samadhi Kariyawasam
Samadhi Kariyawasam 03 Apr 2025
AS2 Gateway - Message Exchange Using SFTP

AS2

AS2 Gateway - Message Exchange Using SFTP

In today’s digital landscape, secure and efficient data exchange is crucial for businesses. The AS2 Gateway supports SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) for transmitting large files, enhancing security, reliability, and...
Gayana Sathsarani
Gayana Sathsarani 27 Mar 2025
Best Budget-Friendly AS2 EDI Solutions: MFT Gateway vs EDI Generator Pricing Breakdown

EDI | MFT

Best Budget-Friendly AS2 EDI Solutions: MFT Gateway vs EDI Generator Pricing Breakdown

Discover our AS2 and EDI Solutions MFT Gateway is a cloud-based service for secure data transfer between business partners. It uses AS2 protocol for secure transactions and allows meeting compliance...
Sandeepani Rathnayaka
Sandeepani Rathnayaka 26 Mar 2025
Struggling to be EDI Capable? We Get It—EDI is Not Simple!

EDI

Struggling to be EDI Capable? We Get It—EDI is Not Simple!

In today’s fast-paced business environment, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is an essential element of development for efficient and comprehensive communication with your trading partners. That being said, EDI is not...
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 24 Mar 2025
The Evolution of AS2: Secure B2B Communication Standard

AS2

The Evolution of AS2: Secure B2B Communication Standard

In today’s fast-paced digital economy, organizations must have secure, speedy, reliable means of transmitting their sensitive data. And this is where the AS2 protocol (Applicability Statement 2) fits in. AS2...
Lahiru Ananda
Lahiru Ananda 19 Mar 2025
Comprehensive Glossary of EDIFACT Terms for EDI Professionals

EDI

Comprehensive Glossary of EDIFACT Terms for EDI Professionals

EDIFACT, which stands for Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce, and Transport, was developed by the United Nations (UN). It includes internationally agreed standards, rules, and guidelines for exchanging electronic...
Dinuka Ekanayake
Dinuka Ekanayake 17 Mar 2025
APIs in Modern EDI | Real Time Data Exchange

EDI

APIs in Modern EDI | Real Time Data Exchange

Discover how the integration of APIs in modern EDI solutions is revolutionizing data exchange, enabling real-time communication, scalability, and seamless business integration.
Thanura Jayatissa
Thanura Jayatissa 14 Mar 2025
5 Signs Your MFT Vendor Can Prevent Zero-Day Breaches

MFT

5 Signs Your MFT Vendor Can Prevent Zero-Day Breaches

Today, cyber threats come in new forms at rocket speed. Among the most deadly are the so-called zero day vulnerabilities, the security holes in software and hardware that are as...
Lahiru Ananda
Lahiru Ananda 11 Mar 2025
Difference Between the 4 Types of EDI Acknowledgments

EDI

Difference Between the 4 Types of EDI Acknowledgments

For successful communication and to further ensure non-repudiation, acknowledgment is a vital component of any communication. It confirms that the intended message was successfully delivered to the recipient. In Electronic...
Samadhi Kariyawasam
Samadhi Kariyawasam 10 Mar 2025
What is an 850 Purchase Order?

EDI

What is an 850 Purchase Order?

An 850 Purchase Order is a business-to-business electronic document widely used in the retail industry, typically as a part of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). It is an electronic purchase order...
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 05 Mar 2025
ESG NextGen Submission Process | FDA Electronic Submissions

AS2

ESG NextGen Submission Process | FDA Electronic Submissions

The FDA Electronic Submissions Gateway (ESG) is a secure, high-performance portal for submitting regulatory documents to the FDA. It supports premarket and postmarket submissions, ensuring secure data exchange via industry-standard...
Adheeb Shafik
Adheeb Shafik 04 Mar 2025
Decoding EDIFACT Messages: Key Segments and Elements

EDI

Decoding EDIFACT Messages: Key Segments and Elements

An EDIFACT message (Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce, and Transport) is a standardized format for electronic data exchange between businesses. It is widely used for transmitting structured business documents,...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 18 Feb 2025
Critical Indicators of a Broken EDI Integration

EDI

Critical Indicators of a Broken EDI Integration

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a technology that allows firms to exchange business documents in a standard electronic format with trading partners, significantly enhancing the ease of doing business. It...
Indunil Rajapakse
Indunil Rajapakse 13 Feb 2025
Leveraging Fully Integrated EDI for Omnichannel Supply Chain Success

EDI

Leveraging Fully Integrated EDI for Omnichannel Supply Chain Success

Today, to survive in the rapid competition in business, companies must learn to adopt advanced technologies. Among these advanced technologies is EDI, or Electronic Data Interchange, that enables high efficiency...
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 07 Feb 2025
What Makes a Good EDI Dashboard?

EDI

What Makes a Good EDI Dashboard?

In the digital era, reliable and valid exchange of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) messages has been a necessity in order to maintain operational smooth running of businesses. Without the right...
Sampavi Sriparan
Sampavi Sriparan 06 Feb 2025
Future of EDI in Supply Chain: Cloud Solutions & Digital Innovation

EDI

Future of EDI in Supply Chain: Cloud Solutions & Digital Innovation

Today’s customers expect more than just products — they increasingly demand seamless, transparent, and fast fulfillment as the norm. This shift extends to the supply chain industry as well. In...
Akila Ishani
Akila Ishani 03 Feb 2025
5 Signs Your Business is Ready for EDI

EDI

5 Signs Your Business is Ready for EDI

Efficiency is the key driving factor in today’s fast-paced business world. The last thing you want when looking to increase the efficiency of any business process is to rely heavily...
Hirudinee Liyanage
Hirudinee Liyanage 31 Jan 2025
AS2 and its impact on global B2B operations

AS2

AS2 and its impact on global B2B operations

With the advancement of technology in the modern world, there is a lot of data that needs to be shared more effectively. Applicability Statement 2, or AS2, is one such...
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 27 Jan 2025
The Future of AS2: Trends and Predictions

AS2

The Future of AS2: Trends and Predictions

In the evolving landscape of data exchange, the Applicability Statement 2 (AS2) protocol has been a cornerstone of secure and reliable file transfers. Even though newer technologies are available in...
Kumudika Rupasinghe
Kumudika Rupasinghe 24 Jan 2025
E-Commerce and EDI: What’s the Difference?

EDI

E-Commerce and EDI: What’s the Difference?

In today’s world businesses leverage technology to improve customer experiences, streamline processes, and stay competitive in the fast-paced digital age. E-commerce and EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) are two concepts that...
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 22 Jan 2025
Automate AS2 message flow with AS2 Gateway’s S3 Integration

AS2

Automate AS2 message flow with AS2 Gateway’s S3 Integration

AS2 file transfers are essential for secure standard-based B2B communication, allowing the trading partners to interchange key business documents such as invoices and purchase orders with ease. It provides such...
Sampavi Sriparan
Sampavi Sriparan 21 Jan 2025
What is an AS2 Message Disposition Notification?

AS2

What is an AS2 Message Disposition Notification?

AS2 is a widely-used protocol that enables secure and standardized communication of messages, including EDI messages, over the internet using the HTTP or HTTPS protocols as the transport mechanism. AS2...
Dinuka Ekanayake
Dinuka Ekanayake 17 Jan 2025
TLS for AS2: Key Terms & Techniques for Secure B2B Communications

AS2

TLS for AS2: Key Terms & Techniques for Secure B2B Communications

In the world of B2B communications, where sensitive data exchanges are frequent and critical, implementing TLS becomes important, especially in Applicability Statement 2 (AS2) protocols. AS2 enables the secure and...
Adheeb Shafik
Adheeb Shafik 15 Jan 2025
Risks of Aging File Transfer Protocols & MFT Solutions

MFT

Risks of Aging File Transfer Protocols & MFT Solutions

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses heavily rely on transferring data seamlessly and securely. File transfer protocols (FTPs) have been integral in enabling this, but as technology advances, aging protocols...
Thanura Jayatissa
Thanura Jayatissa 02 Jan 2025
Stress-Free EDI Testing: The Ultimate Guide to Smooth Implementation

EDI

Stress-Free EDI Testing: The Ultimate Guide to Smooth Implementation

EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) is a vital tool used across industries to streamline the exchange of business documents. However, for those new to the EDI domain, testing and setting up...
Hirudinee Liyanage
Hirudinee Liyanage 27 Dec 2024
Streamline Data Exchange with EDI Generator & SFTP Integration

EDI | SFTP

Streamline Data Exchange with EDI Generator & SFTP Integration

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is critical for automating and streamlining business operations across multiple industries. By standardizing data formats and communication techniques, EDI eliminates the need for paper-based processes, reducing...
Indunil Rajapakse
Indunil Rajapakse 26 Dec 2024
How to Evaluate MFT Vendors

MFT

How to Evaluate MFT Vendors

Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions are essential for businesses that need to securely and efficiently exchange large volumes of data across trading partners. As organizations handle increasingly complex workflows, evaluating...
Kumudika Rupasinghe
Kumudika Rupasinghe 20 Dec 2024
Different Types of Keystores

MFT

Different Types of Keystores

In this digital age, cryptographic keys and certificates play an important role in information security.
Samadhi Kariyawasam
Samadhi Kariyawasam 16 Dec 2024
Managed File Transfer (MFT): A Key Enabler for NIS2 Directive Compliance

MFT

Managed File Transfer (MFT): A Key Enabler for NIS2 Directive Compliance

The NIS2 Directive signifies an important advance in the pursuit of greater cybersecurity across the European Union. The focus of the directive is evidently on risk management, incident response, and,...
Lahiru Ananda
Lahiru Ananda 11 Dec 2024
Simplify EDI Challenges with Aayu Technologies: MFT and EDI Solutions

MFT | EDI

Simplify EDI Challenges with Aayu Technologies: MFT and EDI Solutions

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is now an integral part of any business, whether online or offline. Unfortunately, despite its maturity of nearly 70 years, EDI remains cryptic, un-intuitive and downright...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 10 Dec 2024
Top AS2 Security Challenges and How to Overcome Them

AS2

Top AS2 Security Challenges and How to Overcome Them

AS2 has grown to be one of the basic bricks of secure B2B data exchange, providing reliability, flexibility, and compliance to the retail, health care, and finance industries. But with...
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 02 Dec 2024
EDI Generator: Getting past the dreaded

EDI

EDI Generator: Getting past the dreaded "EDI validation failed"

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) based business data exchanges are becoming increasingly popular among all types of businesses ranging from global multinational corporations to small and medium enterprises. The main reasons...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 26 Nov 2024
Secure AS2 Algorithms | B2B Data Exchange

AS2

Secure AS2 Algorithms | B2B Data Exchange

Applicability Statement 2 (AS2) is a widely used protocol for securely and reliably transmitting business documents and other forms of data over the Internet. The AS2 protocol enhances the security...
Indunil Rajapakse
Indunil Rajapakse 12 Nov 2024
Streamline Your File Transfers: The Importance of SFTP Automation

SFTP

Streamline Your File Transfers: The Importance of SFTP Automation

Automate message exchange over SFTP SFTP, or Secure File Transfer Protocol, refers to a protocol aimed at ensuring the safety of transferred files using a reliable stream of data. It...
Sampavi Sriparan
Sampavi Sriparan 07 Nov 2024
Enhancing Data Security in FDA-Regulated Industries with AS2

AS2

Enhancing Data Security in FDA-Regulated Industries with AS2

In this article, we’ll explore the significance of AS2 in aligning with FDA standards and how it enhances data security for FDA submissions.
Thanura Jayatissa
Thanura Jayatissa 04 Nov 2024
How to understand an EDI file

EDI

How to understand an EDI file

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a minimalist format that is widely popular among business and even some government agencies as a medium of data exchange. In addition to regulatory requirements,...
Samadhi Kariyawasam
Samadhi Kariyawasam 28 Oct 2024
Understanding EDI Standards

EDI

Understanding EDI Standards

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the automated exchange of business documents in a standardized electronic format between organizations. In other words, it replaces paper-based documents, such as purchase orders and...
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 25 Oct 2024
X12 vs. EDIFACT: What is the Difference?

EDI

X12 vs. EDIFACT: What is the Difference?

Electronic data interchange (EDI) has been one of the most widely used technologies for B2B transactions for decades. ANSI X12 (American National Standards Institute X12) and EDIFACT (Electronic Data Interchange...
Kumudika Rupasinghe
Kumudika Rupasinghe 23 Oct 2024
Streamline EDI Integration with REST API

MFT

Streamline EDI Integration with REST API

Traditionally, the exchange of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) documents has been facilitated through methods such as AS2, SFTP, or VANs. While these methods have been effective, they tend to require...
Adheeb Shafik
Adheeb Shafik 18 Oct 2024
5 Key Features of Secure Managed File Transfer Software

MFT

5 Key Features of Secure Managed File Transfer Software

Managed File Transfer (MFT) software is a messaging solution designed to secure file transfers within an organization and with external trading partners. It provides enhanced security, compliance, and visibility compared...
Akila Ishani
Akila Ishani 16 Oct 2024
How to Handle Very Large Files in AS2 Transmissions

AS2

How to Handle Very Large Files in AS2 Transmissions

What is considered a large file? Over the past few decades, the interpretation of a large file has drastically changed. Technology has evolved from handling a few kilobytes to managing...
Hirudinee Liyanage
Hirudinee Liyanage 14 Oct 2024
EDI for SMEs: Overcoming Entry Barriers

EDI

EDI for SMEs: Overcoming Entry Barriers

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has been revolutionary for enterprises by automating transactions and streamlining communication with partners. However, many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) still find traditional EDI systems out...
Lahiru Ananda
Lahiru Ananda 11 Oct 2024
Expect no less: 10 vital features to expect from your MFT platform

MFT

Expect no less: 10 vital features to expect from your MFT platform

These days, Managed File Transfer (MFT) is a must-have for any business organization - be it retail, logistics, pharma, finance, manufacturing, you name it. While common opinion treats MFT as...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 03 Oct 2024
FDA ESG: Guide to NextGen Submissions

FDA | ESG

FDA ESG: Guide to NextGen Submissions

The Electronic Submissions Gateway (ESG) is an agency-wide solution provided by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for securely accepting electronic regulatory submissions. This article focuses on the upcoming version...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 25 Sep 2024
What are Very Large Files in AS2/EDI?

AS2 | EDI

What are Very Large Files in AS2/EDI?

The Applicability Statement 2 (AS2) protocol is used by many businesses for secure communication. It uses encryption to protect data, signing to keep it intact, and also supports the necessary...
Sampavi Sriparan
Sampavi Sriparan 20 Sep 2024
Common Issues Connecting with Walmart EDI

EDI

Common Issues Connecting with Walmart EDI

Learn how to correctly identify and troubleshoot the most common errors that occur during Walmart AS2 connectivity and EDI document exchanges.
Thanura Jayatissa
Thanura Jayatissa 18 Sep 2024
Different types of AS2 certificates

AS2

Different types of AS2 certificates

Digital certificates are vital for the security of communications on the Internet since they guarantee both the privacy and integrity of data transmitted across the web. Digital certificates serve as...
Lahiru Ananda
Lahiru Ananda 11 Sep 2024
How to Schedule a Backup Encryption Certificate

AS2

How to Schedule a Backup Encryption Certificate

Aayu Technologies’ MFT Gateway is the first serverless AS2 solution in the world, leading the way in MFT solutions. Applicability Statement 2 (AS2) exchanges and protects important file transfers using...
Indunil Rajapakse
Indunil Rajapakse 10 Sep 2024
Comprehensive Guide to AS2 Protocol

AS2

Comprehensive Guide to AS2 Protocol

What is AS2? AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) is a protocol used to securely exchange business documents over the internet. It is widely used for electronic data interchange (EDI), where businesses...
Akila Ishani
Akila Ishani 05 Sep 2024
What is the Difference Between AS2, AS3, and AS4

AS2

What is the Difference Between AS2, AS3, and AS4

In the world of secure file transfers, protocols like AS2, AS3, and AS4 play a major role in ensuring that data is exchanged safely between businesses. But what exactly are...
Hirudinee Liyanage
Hirudinee Liyanage 04 Sep 2024
How to Start a Local Business with Walmart

Walmart

How to Start a Local Business with Walmart

Starting a local business can be rewarding and full of potential, but getting your products into major retail channels like Walmart can significantly enhance your business’s visibility and drive sales....
Adheeb Shafik
Adheeb Shafik 29 Aug 2024
AS2 Gateway for Standalone Use

AS2

AS2 Gateway for Standalone Use

EDI/AS2 file transfer is a common requirement for almost every modern B2B or B2C business. While AS2 SaaS (software-as-a-service) is quite common and cost-effective for many organizations, several others prefer...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 28 Aug 2024
Large File Transfers with an MFT Solution

MFT

Large File Transfers with an MFT Solution

This article explores why Managed File Transfer (MFT) is the preferred choice for transferring large files over conventional methods such as emails and free file sharing services, while also highlighting...
Thanura Jayatissa
Thanura Jayatissa 27 Aug 2024
Renewing Certificates in EDI/AS2 Connections

EDI | AS2

Renewing Certificates in EDI/AS2 Connections

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) over Applicability Statement 2 (AS2) protocol is widely used for secure B2B communication, especially for exchanging sensitive data like purchase orders, invoices, and shipment notices. Encryption...
Kumudika Rupasinghe
Kumudika Rupasinghe 27 Aug 2024
Why is multi-factor authentication important in B2B transactions?

AS2

Why is multi-factor authentication important in B2B transactions?

Businesses must prioritize digital interaction security to protect sensitive data and preserve confidence with the parties involved in business transactions. Selecting the correct B2B transaction solution featuring advanced security features,...
Indunil Rajapakse
Indunil Rajapakse 26 Aug 2024
Integrating EDI Generator with QuickBooks Online

EDI | QuickBooks Online

Integrating EDI Generator with QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Online is a widely used accounting and bookkeeping software in the business world, especially popular among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its user-friendly interface and affordable pricing...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 23 Aug 2024
The role of AS2 servers in B2B file sharing

AS2 | B2B

The role of AS2 servers in B2B file sharing

An AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) Server is a software application or service which allows businesses to securely exchange business documents and data with their trading partners over the internet using...
Sampavi Sriparan
Sampavi Sriparan 23 Aug 2024
Why a SaaS AS2 Solution Can Benefit Your Company

AS2

Why a SaaS AS2 Solution Can Benefit Your Company

SaaS, or software-as-a-service, is a cloud-based approach of providing software to users. Basically, a SaaS application can be accessed and used online by users from any network-capable device.
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 21 Aug 2024
An Introduction to Webhook Authentication: Digital Signatures

AS2

An Introduction to Webhook Authentication: Digital Signatures

In the world of modern web development, webhooks have emerged as a powerful tool for enabling real-time communication between applications. They allow one system to send automated messages or information...
Adheeb Shafik
Adheeb Shafik 14 Aug 2024
Connect with Tractor Supply - Scalable AS2 and EDI Connections

AS2 | EDI

Connect with Tractor Supply - Scalable AS2 and EDI Connections

If you are in the agricultural or heavy machinery business where Tractor Supply (TSC) is a primary vendor, having AS2 and EDI connectivity with them is a must. Here let’s...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 08 Aug 2024
Steps to Establish an AS2 EDI Connection

AS2 | EDI

Steps to Establish an AS2 EDI Connection

Aayu Technologies currently offers three main products: MFT Gateway, AS2 Gateway, and EDI Generator. Each product is designed to cater to specific business needs: MFT Gateway and AS2 Gateway: These...
Hirudinee Liyanage
Hirudinee Liyanage 07 Aug 2024
VAN vs AS2: Which Method is Best for Sending and Receiving EDI Documents?

AS2 | VAN

VAN vs AS2: Which Method is Best for Sending and Receiving EDI Documents?

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the standardized business-to-business (B2B) communication mechanism that facilitates companies in different industry sectors to exchange data and documents electronically. VAN (Value-Added Network) and AS2 (Applicability...
Kumudika Rupasinghe
Kumudika Rupasinghe 01 Aug 2024
Difference between MFT Gateway and AS2 Gateway

MFT | AS2

Difference between MFT Gateway and AS2 Gateway

The MFT Gateway and AS2 Gateway are mostly similar AS2 EDI Solutions but they differ in terms of deployment and use case. Explore the key features and differences between each...
Sampavi Sriparan
Sampavi Sriparan 29 Jul 2024
AS2 vs. AS4: Choosing the Right Protocol for Your Business Needs

AS2 | AS4

AS2 vs. AS4: Choosing the Right Protocol for Your Business Needs

Struggling to make choices between AS2 and AS4. This comprehensive guide walk through the features and benefits of each protocol for your business needs.
Lahiru Ananda
Lahiru Ananda 26 Jul 2024
FDA submission view in MFT Gateway

AS2 | MFT

FDA submission view in MFT Gateway

The FDA Submission View in MFT Gateway facilitates regulatory compliance by streamlining electronic submissions via the FDA’s Electronic Submission Gateway (ESG), ensuring secure and efficient data transmission.
Lahiru Ananda
Lahiru Ananda 24 Jul 2024
Comparison of AS2 and EDI - Simple Guide

AS2 | EDI

Comparison of AS2 and EDI - Simple Guide

Discover the differences between AS2 and EDI in this simple guide. Learn how AS2 secures and delivers the well-organized data formatted by EDI, crucial for efficient business communication.
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 22 Jul 2024
Benefits of AS2 EDI for Suppliers

EDI | AS2

Benefits of AS2 EDI for Suppliers

Explore how AS2 EDI revolutionizes supplier communication by enhancing security, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency. This blog post highlights real-life success stories and demonstrates the concrete benefits of adopting this...
Adheeb Shafik
Adheeb Shafik 20 Jul 2024
Market Analysis and Projections for MFT Software

MFT

Market Analysis and Projections for MFT Software

Delve into the market analysis and projections for Managed File Transfer (MFT) software, a crucial technology for secure, automated, and compliant data transfer across various industries, including BFSI, retail, and...
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 17 Jul 2024
Walmart’s EDI Requirements: A Guide for Suppliers

EDI | Walmart

Walmart’s EDI Requirements: A Guide for Suppliers

Discover how Walmart’s EDI requirements help suppliers streamline communication and transactions, ensuring efficient and automated business operations through secure digital data exchange and standardized documents.
Indunil Rajapakse
Indunil Rajapakse 15 Jul 2024
Custom HTTP Header Profiles in AS2 Communication

FDA | AS2

Custom HTTP Header Profiles in AS2 Communication

In AS2 transmission, creating header profiles with custom headers can be essential for several reasons. In this article, let’s discuss what they are and how MFT Gateway can be used...
Kumudika Rupasinghe
Kumudika Rupasinghe 11 Jul 2024
All You Need to Know About EDI in the Manufacturing Industry

SFTP | AS2 | EDI

All You Need to Know About EDI in the Manufacturing Industry

The manufacturing industry is one of the most competitive and fast-paced industries in the world. Accuracy, efficiency, and speed have always been vital for the industry, and Electronic Data Interchange...
Hirudinee Liyanage
Hirudinee Liyanage 09 Jul 2024
Walmart Load Tender (204) EDI Testing for Logistics

EDI | Walmart

Walmart Load Tender (204) EDI Testing for Logistics

If your company is onboarding with Walmart as one of their logistics partners, you must be EDI compliant with Walmart’s Retail Link system. This EDI compliance process usually involves three...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 07 Jul 2024
Web-based EDI via AS2

EDI | Walmart

Web-based EDI via AS2

The increasing adoption and application of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) solutions are driving the demand for EDI platforms. These solutions are widely used in transport and distribution, administration, inventory management...
Akila Ishani
Akila Ishani 05 Jul 2024
A Guide to integrating MFT Gateway and EDI Generator

EDI | Walmart

A Guide to integrating MFT Gateway and EDI Generator

AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) and EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) are vital components in facilitating efficient business operations.
Thanura Jayatissa
Thanura Jayatissa 03 Jul 2024
WebTrader vs AS2 : FDA Submissions

FDA | AS2

WebTrader vs AS2 : FDA Submissions

If you are engaged in the pharmaceutical domain in the US, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority will play a major part in your regulation and compliance process. Making...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 03 Jul 2024
Unlocking Efficiency: EDI Solutions for Small and Medium Businesses

EDI

Unlocking Efficiency: EDI Solutions for Small and Medium Businesses

Introducing our EDI solutions for small and medium businesses. Simplify your data exchange processes, reduce errors, and optimize your supply chain. Our user-friendly EDI systems are designed to meet the...
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 01 Jul 2024
How to create an FDA compatible submission archive

FDA

How to create an FDA compatible submission archive

Making regulatory submissions to FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) includes a number of steps. One crucial step is to ensure that the final submission archive is in the expected...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 27 Jun 2024
Choosing On-Premises vs. Cloud File Transfer

MFT | AS2

Choosing On-Premises vs. Cloud File Transfer

In today’s fast-paced and competitive environment, businesses encounter various security threats. To safeguard and reliably transfer their sensitive, business-critical data, it’s crucial for businesses to utilize a secure file transfer...
Thanura Jayatissa
Thanura Jayatissa 26 Jun 2024
Enhance Cybersecurity with Managed File Transfer

MFT

Enhance Cybersecurity with Managed File Transfer

Today’s organizations face a wide range of cybersecurity threats, each employing unique tactics and having various consequences. The most common categories of cyberattacks are described as follows.
Sampavi Sriparan
Sampavi Sriparan 25 Jun 2024
The Role of Certificates in AS2

AS2

The Role of Certificates in AS2

The AS2, or Applicability Statement 2, has turned into one of the most reliable, safe, and widely used methods of delivering and receiving data over the internet. AS2 certificates are...
Indunil Rajapakse
Indunil Rajapakse 20 Jun 2024
AS2 vs. SFTP: Which is Better?

AS2 | SFTP | MFT

AS2 vs. SFTP: Which is Better?

In the realm of secure business file transfer, AS2 and SFTP are two leading methods, each with distinct advantages. Selecting the appropriate solution hinges on understanding their unique features and...
Lahiru Ananda
Lahiru Ananda 17 Jun 2024
Why You Should Consider AS2 for Secure File Transfers

SFTP | AS2 | EDI

Why You Should Consider AS2 for Secure File Transfers

In a world where every aspect of life has become digital, sensitive data must be stored and transmitted securely and reliably through the internet. Regardless of the industry or size,...
Hirudinee Liyanage
Hirudinee Liyanage 14 Jun 2024
Considerations When Choosing a File Transfer Protocol

SFTP | AS2

Considerations When Choosing a File Transfer Protocol

In the current digital environment, businesses need to thoroughly evaluate the choice of a suitable file transfer protocol. Choosing a file transfer protocol involves evaluating several key factors to ensure...
Adheeb Shafik
Adheeb Shafik 10 Jun 2024
Integrate AS2 with SAP Ariba in 3 simple steps

MFT | AS2 | SAP

Integrate AS2 with SAP Ariba in 3 simple steps

SAP Ariba, recently rebranded as SAP Integration Suite, is a highly popular choice for secure data exchange and file transfer across enterprises. Its network consists of several member organizations, and...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 10 Jun 2024
Data Security Solutions: How to Secure File Transfers

SFTP | AS2

Data Security Solutions: How to Secure File Transfers

Introduction Data protection in transit is important as data is usually considered less secure while in motion. Hence, secure file transmission is a vital part of effective data protection of...
Kumudika Rupasinghe
Kumudika Rupasinghe 05 Jun 2024
Navigating EDI Compliance: Standards & Regulatory Requirements

EDI | AS2

Navigating EDI Compliance: Standards & Regulatory Requirements

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) refers to the structured transfer of electronic documents or business data between organizations. The specific types of EDI documents exchanged depend on the business sector of...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 27 May 2024
Streamlining FDA Regulatory Submissions: Leveraging AS2 for Secure and Efficient Data Exchange

AS2

Streamlining FDA Regulatory Submissions: Leveraging AS2 for Secure and Efficient Data Exchange

In the heavily regulated realm of pharmaceuticals and healthcare, adherence to FDA (Food and Drug Administration) guidelines is crucial. Regulatory submissions to the FDA often entail the exchange of sensitive...
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 02 May 2024
Understanding AS2: A Protocol for Secure Data Exchange

AS2

Understanding AS2: A Protocol for Secure Data Exchange

In the world of digital communication, ensuring the security and reliability of data exchange is paramount. One protocol that has emerged as a robust solution for secure data interchange is...
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 28 Mar 2024
Guide to Obtaining an AS2 Certificate

AS2

Guide to Obtaining an AS2 Certificate

In the realm of secure data exchange between businesses, AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) certificates play a pivotal role. These digital certificates are essential for authenticating and encrypting data transmitted over...
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 28 Mar 2024
Setting Up an AS2 Connection

AS2

Setting Up an AS2 Connection

In today’s interconnected business landscape, setting up secure data exchange channels is crucial for smooth operations and maintaining trust with partners. AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) provides a standardized method for...
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 20 Mar 2024
AS2 Certificate Expiration for Walmart EDI connection

Walmart

AS2 Certificate Expiration for Walmart EDI connection

If you have received an email similar to the following from GEM@wal-mart.com requesting you to update the AS2 certificates used to connect to the Walmart RetailLink EDI, this post will...
Asankha Perera
Asankha Perera 04 Mar 2024
Leveraging Azure File Shares for Seamless Deployment and Secure Data Access in the Pharmaceutical Industry

AS2

Leveraging Azure File Shares for Seamless Deployment and Secure Data Access in the Pharmaceutical Industry

A pharmaceutical company compiles a set of documents as evidence of compliance to regulations and submits this documentation to a health authority. These regulations influence the drug manufacturing processes, the...
Sampavi Sriparan
Sampavi Sriparan 27 Feb 2024
Deploying Pharmaceutical Applications on Azure - Secure Access to Private File Shares

AS2

Deploying Pharmaceutical Applications on Azure - Secure Access to Private File Shares

The pharmaceutical industry operates in a highly regulated environment, where security, compliance, and efficiency are of utmost importance. Cloud computing platforms like Microsoft Azure offer robust solutions for deploying and...
Adheeb Shafik
Adheeb Shafik 27 Feb 2024
Top AS2 and EDI Best Practices for Smooth Operations

EDI | AS2

Top AS2 and EDI Best Practices for Smooth Operations

AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) and EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) play crucial roles in ensuring smooth operations for businesses. AS2 is a widely used protocol for secure data transmission over the...
Adheeb Shafik
Adheeb Shafik 09 Oct 2023
AS2 and EDI Security; Ensuring Safe Data Transmission

EDI | AS2

AS2 and EDI Security; Ensuring Safe Data Transmission

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a standardized technique for exchanging structured and computer-readable business documents such as purchase orders, invoices, and advanced shipment notices between organizations. AS2, which stands for...
Sampavi Sriparan
Sampavi Sriparan 09 Oct 2023
How Does EDI Contribute to the Transportation and Logistics Industry?

EDI

How Does EDI Contribute to the Transportation and Logistics Industry?

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI has evolved as the preferred channel for logistics and transportation companies, enabling them to enhance operational efficiency, gain supply chain visibility, and strengthen customer relationships within...
Thanura Jayatissa
Thanura Jayatissa 19 Sep 2023
In what way does EDI have a direct impact on reducing your carbon footprint?

EDI

In what way does EDI have a direct impact on reducing your carbon footprint?

Modern supply chains have long been implementing environmentally conscious measures, aiming to decrease the distances components travel prior to reaching customers and progressively adopting eco-friendly products and packaging. Today, businesses...
Adheeb Shafik
Adheeb Shafik 01 Sep 2023
Overcoming 5 Common EDI Implementation Issues

EDI

Overcoming 5 Common EDI Implementation Issues

There are certain issues to be aware of during the EDI implementation for an organization. In this article we discuss how to overcome 5 of the most common such issues....
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 10 Aug 2023
Integrating regulatory submissions with the FDA ESG

FDA | AS2

Integrating regulatory submissions with the FDA ESG

If you operate in the healthcare domain within US jurisdictions, the US Food and Drug Authority (FDA) naturally becomes a vital part of your compliance process. Being able to perform...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 27 Jul 2023
EDI to JSON or XML conversion with EDI Generator

EDI

EDI to JSON or XML conversion with EDI Generator

EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) is a widely used standard across many domains such as retail, logistics, pharmaceuticals, etc. for exchanging business-to-business data. Some of the large organizations such as Walmart...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 17 Jul 2023
Benefits of managed file transfer

MFT

Benefits of managed file transfer

What is Managed File Transfer? To meet compliance requirements, managed file transfer (MFT) allows enterprises to securely exchange electronic information between systems. These data flows might be either internal or...
Indunil Rajapakse
Indunil Rajapakse 06 Jul 2023
How to choose the right AS2 solutions for your EDI needs

EDI | X12 | AS2

How to choose the right AS2 solutions for your EDI needs

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the electronic exchange of business documents such as purchase orders, invoices, shipping notices, and more with trading partners. These can be suppliers, customers, carriers, third-party...
Sampavi Sriparan
Sampavi Sriparan 21 Jun 2023
What is AS2 and how does it work

EDI

What is AS2 and how does it work

What is AS2? AS2 also known as Applicability Statement 2 is a secure file transfer protocol that enables secure and reliable exchange of electronic data, between organizations over the internet....
Lahiru Ananda
Lahiru Ananda 10 May 2023
6 Benefits of EDI in the logistics industry

EDI | X12

6 Benefits of EDI in the logistics industry

Every day, supply chain stakeholders in the logistics sector exchange a large amount of information via piles of paper. So, having information in a better format that can be stored...
Sampavi Sriparan
Sampavi Sriparan 30 Mar 2023
Why do small businesses need EDI?

EDI | X12

Why do small businesses need EDI?

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the computer-to-computer exchange of standardized business documents between companies. EDI has been around for decades and is widely used in a variety of industries such...
What are the advantages of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

EDI | X12

What are the advantages of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

Digital transformation takes a great part in improving business processes in B2B organizations. As a part of digitalization, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) creates value addition in organizations in various industries...
Kumudika Rupasinghe
Kumudika Rupasinghe 24 Feb 2023
What is the FDA ESG?

FDA | AS2

What is the FDA ESG?

Making regulatory submissions to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is a highly standardized process. In 2006, FDA established their own dedicated recipient entity, the Electronic Submissions Gateway (ESG), to...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 14 Feb 2023
Making regulatory submissions to FDA with AS2

FDA | AS2

Making regulatory submissions to FDA with AS2

Making regulatory submissions to FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) includes a number of steps, and may require some custom implementations to ensure the correct structure and content of submission...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 01 Dec 2022
How AS2 Gateway stimulates the B2B file transfer process

AS2

How AS2 Gateway stimulates the B2B file transfer process

Confidentiality, speed, accuracy, availability, and reliability of data are the paramount concerns in a business matter. Managed File Transfer(MFT) is a reliably used solution for high-level EDI and all types...
Indunil Rajapakse
Indunil Rajapakse 10 Oct 2022
Must know facts on AS2

AS2

Must know facts on AS2

What is AS2? For those who want to know “What is AS2?”, AS2 is an abbreviation for Applicability Statement 2 - a secure B2B transfer protocol that allows businesses to...
Lahiru Ananda
Lahiru Ananda 30 Sep 2022
Why EDI over AS2 - instead of FTP?

EDI

Why EDI over AS2 - instead of FTP?

Electronic Data Interchange or EDI is a virtual exchange of business documents or any other data using electronic formats between trading parties. In general, this exchange of documents or data...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 28 Sep 2022
How to send AS2 messages with an EDI trading platform

EDI

How to send AS2 messages with an EDI trading platform

When the business involves lots of confidential data, security will be a major concern for all enterprises. Therefore, going for an EDI trading platform with a secure file transfer protocol...
Kumudika Rupasinghe
Kumudika Rupasinghe 28 Sep 2022
Types of EDI

EDI

Types of EDI

EDI or Electronic Data Interchange is a computer-to-computer communication mechanism for exchanging business documents such as purchase orders, and invoices in a standard electronic format, as an alternative to traditional...
Kumudika Rupasinghe
Kumudika Rupasinghe 18 Aug 2022
MFT Gateway - Exchange Messages With SFTP

MFT

MFT Gateway - Exchange Messages With SFTP

MFT Gateway, world’s first Serverless Managed File Transfer software implemented on Amazon Web Services (AWS) by Aayu Technologies LLC introduces, our latest message exchanging protocol for you. With the latest...
Lahiru Ananda
Lahiru Ananda 02 Aug 2022
Troubleshooting AS2 EDI transfer issues

AS2

Troubleshooting AS2 EDI transfer issues

Modern tools make it quite easy to get your EDI file transferred to your partner over secure protocols like AS2, but sometimes the same cannot be said about troubleshooting the...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 01 Aug 2022
Set up B2B Messaging on AS2 Gateway: The Complete Guide

AS2

Set up B2B Messaging on AS2 Gateway: The Complete Guide

This is the process that you would usually follow in AS2 Gateway (or any other AS2/EDI/MFT application) to exchange messages with your trading partners.
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 01 Aug 2022
EDI X12 Data Types

EDI

EDI X12 Data Types

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a standard format used to electronically interchange business information such as Purchase Orders, Shipping Noticed and Invoices between companies. Currently, there are 2 main EDI...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 25 Jul 2022
Why retailers should prefer AS2 over emails

AS2

Why retailers should prefer AS2 over emails

When you are in the retail domain, either as a supplier or a buyer, you will need to exchange different documents such as purchase orders, shipping notices and invoices with...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 05 May 2022
EDI in B2B e-commerce

EDI

EDI in B2B e-commerce

Digital transformation is rapidly emerging and due to COVID-19, it’s rising exponentially. Because of the fast-changing market conditions and demands, the potential to create new revenue streams and the ability...
Kumudika Rupasinghe
Kumudika Rupasinghe 25 Feb 2022
Managed File Transfer vs File Transfer Protocol

MFT | FTP

Managed File Transfer vs File Transfer Protocol

For any enterprise, sharing information from one party to another is a core business process. Users have been sharing information both sensitive and non-sensitive between many networks around the world,...
Indunil Rajapakse
Indunil Rajapakse 31 Jan 2022
What is AS2 Restart and how it works

FDA

What is AS2 Restart and how it works

AS2 file transfer protocol defined by RFC 4130 is a secure file exchange protocol, widely used for business-to business data exchange. Its key features such as end-to-end encryption, digital signatures...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 27 Jan 2022
What is MFT?

MFT

What is MFT?

Businesses and companies are moving towards digitalization rapidly in the current global markets. With these rapid digital transformations, the need for adapting to exponentially growing streams of data has become...
Hirudinee Liyanage
Hirudinee Liyanage 05 Jan 2022
How to log into the MFT Gateway SFTP server from WinSCP SFTP Client

SFTP | MFT

How to log into the MFT Gateway SFTP server from WinSCP SFTP Client

As we already discussed how we can log into MFT Gateway SFTP server from FileZilla SFTP client, here we’ll discuss how we can log into the MFT Gateway SFTP server...
Kumudika Rupasinghe
Kumudika Rupasinghe 29 Dec 2021
How to log into the MFT Gateway SFTP server from FileZilla SFTP Client

SFTP | MFT

How to log into the MFT Gateway SFTP server from FileZilla SFTP Client

SFTP is one of the 4 ways you can integrate your MFT Gateway account with other internal enterprise systems to send or receive files over AS2 protocol. When connecting to...
Kumudika Rupasinghe
Kumudika Rupasinghe 28 Dec 2021
4 ways to integrate MFT Gateway AS2 with business workflows

AS2 | MFT | SFTP

4 ways to integrate MFT Gateway AS2 with business workflows

Learn how to integrate your existing systems with MFT Gateway via Webhook, REST API, AWS S3 or SFTP to automate the file exchange over AS2 protocol
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 22 Sep 2021
Configuring EDI connections with Walmart

Walmart

Configuring EDI connections with Walmart

Introduction In our first article, we looked at the steps required to set up an AS2 connection with Walmart. In this article, we look at the steps required to get...
Asankha Perera
Asankha Perera 01 Jul 2021
SSCC-18 number generation for Shipping Containers

EDI

SSCC-18 number generation for Shipping Containers

What is SSCC-18? The Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) is a widely accepted numbering scheme to uniquely identify logistic/shipping units such as pallets. An SSCC-18 number consists of 18 digits...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 28 May 2021
AS2 Connection setup for Walmart RetailLink GEM

Walmart

AS2 Connection setup for Walmart RetailLink GEM

The Walmart RetailLink application and its Global Enterprise Mailbox (GEM) configuration can be a challenge, especially if you are configuring an AS2 connection with Walmart for the first time. While...
Asankha Perera
Asankha Perera 20 May 2021
EDI in Supply Chain & Logistics

EDI

EDI in Supply Chain & Logistics

EDI has become the driving force of business communications between trading partners. All kinds of stakeholders in a supply chain; buyers, suppliers, retailers, distributors, 3rd party logistics can benefit from...
Kumudika Rupasinghe
Kumudika Rupasinghe 20 May 2021
What is EDI; A Guide to Electronic Data Interchange

EDI

What is EDI; A Guide to Electronic Data Interchange

EDI or Electronic Data Interchange is a communication technology of exchanging business documents like invoices, purchase orders, sales orders and advanced shipping notices, in a standard electronic format, as an...
Kumudika Rupasinghe
Kumudika Rupasinghe 16 May 2021
File Transfer, MFT and Beyond: The Story of AS2

EDI | MFT | AS2

File Transfer, MFT and Beyond: The Story of AS2

This is a work of fiction. The incidents portrayed herein may have taken place under different settings, in a different order, or even not taken place at all; however, it...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 15 May 2021
Benefits of a Cloud-based (SaaS) MFT

MFT

Benefits of a Cloud-based (SaaS) MFT

If you are looking for an alternative to your ad-hoc file transfer solution like FTP, HTTP and SMTP, to improve the productivity and efficiency of your file transmissions and to...
Kumudika Rupasinghe
Kumudika Rupasinghe 02 Feb 2021
Avoid Mistakes When sharing Business Documents

B2B

Avoid Mistakes When sharing Business Documents

Mistakes are inevitable at times, regardless of all technological advancements. While we expect technology to increase productivity, it follows with the basic requirement to find new ways of avoiding mistakes....
Making Sense of AS2 Connection Configurations

AS2

Making Sense of AS2 Connection Configurations

Most of the client issues we encounter on AS2 Gateway, the online AS2/EDI exchange, are due to bad partner/station configurations - either on AS2 Gateway itself, or on the remote...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 16 Nov 2020
MFT in Logistics & Supply Chain Management

MFT

MFT in Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Logistics is a wide area of business including supply chain management, distribution, production, and material movement that require movement of both tangible products and data. These data consist of documents...
REST API to Automate Message Workflows

MFT | REST

REST API to Automate Message Workflows

MFT Gateway REST API is released! With the latest update 2.1.0, now you can automate your message workflows easily using REST API without depending on the MFT Gateway web console....
Lahiru Ananda
Lahiru Ananda 26 Aug 2020
MFT for Business Flow Improvements

MFT

MFT for Business Flow Improvements

Information is one of the most valuable assets in every business. The profit or loss of the business depends mainly on the information, consumer and partner management process. Therefore, all...
Integrating SFTP for EDI messages over AS2

AS2 | EDI

Integrating SFTP for EDI messages over AS2

When sending/receiving a large number of documents over AS2, it’s better to use an integration mechanism like SFTP. SFTP can easily support bulk file transfers as well as large file...
Kumudika Rupasinghe
Kumudika Rupasinghe 14 Aug 2020
AS2 Gateway Webhooks - Get Notified Instantly for your AS2 Messages

AS2

AS2 Gateway Webhooks - Get Notified Instantly for your AS2 Messages

Buckle up, folks; it’s time to take your AS2/EDI integrations to the next level, with webhook support on AS2 Gateway!
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 14 Aug 2020
Writing a Webhook

AS2

Writing a Webhook

Webhook (HTTP) Request Handlers A webhook request handler is a program, web-app or piece of code that can accept, read and understand an incoming HTTP request; containing HTTP headers and...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 17 Jul 2020
Amazon S3 integration with AS2 Protocol

AS2 | S3

Amazon S3 integration with AS2 Protocol
Why Businesses Need MFT

S3

Why Businesses Need MFT

Regardless of the industry, any business requires a secure and reliable exchange of information with business partners. This is where most large corporations go ahead with managed file transfer (MFT)...
Integrating AWS S3 for EDI messages over AS2

S3

Integrating AWS S3 for EDI messages over AS2

MFT Gateway has made the exchange of your EDI files simple and easy. One-click integration with AWS S3 and you will be provided with a pair of AWS credentials. Using...
Hirudinee Liyanage
Hirudinee Liyanage 03 Jul 2020
How to Send AS2 messages in Cloud-Based MFT Gateway

MFT | AS2

How to Send AS2 messages in Cloud-Based MFT Gateway

When it comes to transferring lots of confidential data, the value of computerized trading and automated, secure trade document exchange is a major concern for all B2B enterprises. Along with...
Why you NEED MFT - Managed File Transfer in 2020

MFT

Why you NEED MFT - Managed File Transfer in 2020

Or, what the “Managed” part of MFT is all about Not to sound opportunistic, but the whole COVID-19 situation is leading online businesses to boom like never before (source: BBC)....
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 28 Apr 2020
B2B EDI Exchange with AS2 Gateway REST API

AS2

B2B EDI Exchange with AS2 Gateway REST API

What is AS2? All right. You have set up your local stations and trading partners on AS2 Gateway B2B Trading Platform - and successfully sent and received messages. Today, let’s...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 10 Apr 2020
Who has access to your documents?

AS2

Who has access to your documents?

The last thing you need is your letter to your loved one to be read by the postman on the way. Only because you need it to be delivered and...
Difference between MFT Gateway and AS2 Gateway

MFT | AS2

Difference between MFT Gateway and AS2 Gateway

The MFT Gateway and AS2 Gateway are mostly similar AS2 EDI Solutions but they differ in terms of deployment and use case. Explore the key features and differences between each...
Sampavi Sriparan
Sampavi Sriparan 29 Jul 2024
AS2 vs. AS4: Choosing the Right Protocol for Your Business Needs

AS2 | AS4

AS2 vs. AS4: Choosing the Right Protocol for Your Business Needs

Struggling to make choices between AS2 and AS4. This comprehensive guide walk through the features and benefits of each protocol for your business needs.
Lahiru Ananda
Lahiru Ananda 26 Jul 2024
FDA submission view in MFT Gateway

AS2 | MFT

FDA submission view in MFT Gateway

The FDA Submission View in MFT Gateway facilitates regulatory compliance by streamlining electronic submissions via the FDA’s Electronic Submission Gateway (ESG), ensuring secure and efficient data transmission.
Lahiru Ananda
Lahiru Ananda 24 Jul 2024
Comparison of AS2 and EDI - Simple Guide

AS2 | EDI

Comparison of AS2 and EDI - Simple Guide

Discover the differences between AS2 and EDI in this simple guide. Learn how AS2 secures and delivers the well-organized data formatted by EDI, crucial for efficient business communication.
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 22 Jul 2024
Benefits of AS2 EDI for Suppliers

EDI | AS2

Benefits of AS2 EDI for Suppliers

Explore how AS2 EDI revolutionizes supplier communication by enhancing security, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency. This blog post highlights real-life success stories and demonstrates the concrete benefits of adopting this...
Adheeb Shafik
Adheeb Shafik 20 Jul 2024
WebTrader vs AS2 : FDA Submissions

FDA | AS2

WebTrader vs AS2 : FDA Submissions

If you are engaged in the pharmaceutical domain in the US, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority will play a major part in your regulation and compliance process. Making...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 03 Jul 2024
Choosing On-Premises vs. Cloud File Transfer

MFT | AS2

Choosing On-Premises vs. Cloud File Transfer

In today’s fast-paced and competitive environment, businesses encounter various security threats. To safeguard and reliably transfer their sensitive, business-critical data, it’s crucial for businesses to utilize a secure file transfer...
Thanura Jayatissa
Thanura Jayatissa 26 Jun 2024
The Role of Certificates in AS2

AS2

The Role of Certificates in AS2

The AS2, or Applicability Statement 2, has turned into one of the most reliable, safe, and widely used methods of delivering and receiving data over the internet. AS2 certificates are...
Indunil Rajapakse
Indunil Rajapakse 20 Jun 2024
AS2 vs. SFTP: Which is Better?

AS2 | SFTP | MFT

AS2 vs. SFTP: Which is Better?

In the realm of secure business file transfer, AS2 and SFTP are two leading methods, each with distinct advantages. Selecting the appropriate solution hinges on understanding their unique features and...
Lahiru Ananda
Lahiru Ananda 17 Jun 2024
Navigating EDI Compliance: Standards & Regulatory Requirements

EDI | AS2

Navigating EDI Compliance: Standards & Regulatory Requirements

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) refers to the structured transfer of electronic documents or business data between organizations. The specific types of EDI documents exchanged depend on the business sector of...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 27 May 2024
Streamlining FDA Regulatory Submissions: Leveraging AS2 for Secure and Efficient Data Exchange

AS2

Streamlining FDA Regulatory Submissions: Leveraging AS2 for Secure and Efficient Data Exchange

In the heavily regulated realm of pharmaceuticals and healthcare, adherence to FDA (Food and Drug Administration) guidelines is crucial. Regulatory submissions to the FDA often entail the exchange of sensitive...
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 02 May 2024
Understanding AS2: A Protocol for Secure Data Exchange

AS2

Understanding AS2: A Protocol for Secure Data Exchange

In the world of digital communication, ensuring the security and reliability of data exchange is paramount. One protocol that has emerged as a robust solution for secure data interchange is...
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 28 Mar 2024
Guide to Obtaining an AS2 Certificate

AS2

Guide to Obtaining an AS2 Certificate

In the realm of secure data exchange between businesses, AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) certificates play a pivotal role. These digital certificates are essential for authenticating and encrypting data transmitted over...
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 28 Mar 2024
Deploying Pharmaceutical Applications on Azure - Secure Access to Private File Shares

AS2

Deploying Pharmaceutical Applications on Azure - Secure Access to Private File Shares

The pharmaceutical industry operates in a highly regulated environment, where security, compliance, and efficiency are of utmost importance. Cloud computing platforms like Microsoft Azure offer robust solutions for deploying and...
Adheeb Shafik
Adheeb Shafik 27 Feb 2024
Integrating regulatory submissions with the FDA ESG

FDA | AS2

Integrating regulatory submissions with the FDA ESG

If you operate in the healthcare domain within US jurisdictions, the US Food and Drug Authority (FDA) naturally becomes a vital part of your compliance process. Being able to perform...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 27 Jul 2023
How to choose the right AS2 solutions for your EDI needs

EDI | X12 | AS2

How to choose the right AS2 solutions for your EDI needs

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the electronic exchange of business documents such as purchase orders, invoices, shipping notices, and more with trading partners. These can be suppliers, customers, carriers, third-party...
Sampavi Sriparan
Sampavi Sriparan 21 Jun 2023
How AS2 Gateway stimulates the B2B file transfer process

AS2

How AS2 Gateway stimulates the B2B file transfer process

Confidentiality, speed, accuracy, availability, and reliability of data are the paramount concerns in a business matter. Managed File Transfer(MFT) is a reliably used solution for high-level EDI and all types...
Indunil Rajapakse
Indunil Rajapakse 10 Oct 2022
Must know facts on AS2

AS2

Must know facts on AS2

What is AS2? For those who want to know “What is AS2?”, AS2 is an abbreviation for Applicability Statement 2 - a secure B2B transfer protocol that allows businesses to...
Lahiru Ananda
Lahiru Ananda 30 Sep 2022
Troubleshooting AS2 EDI transfer issues

AS2

Troubleshooting AS2 EDI transfer issues

Modern tools make it quite easy to get your EDI file transferred to your partner over secure protocols like AS2, but sometimes the same cannot be said about troubleshooting the...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 01 Aug 2022
Set up B2B Messaging on AS2 Gateway: The Complete Guide

AS2

Set up B2B Messaging on AS2 Gateway: The Complete Guide

This is the process that you would usually follow in AS2 Gateway (or any other AS2/EDI/MFT application) to exchange messages with your trading partners.
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 01 Aug 2022
Why retailers should prefer AS2 over emails

AS2

Why retailers should prefer AS2 over emails

When you are in the retail domain, either as a supplier or a buyer, you will need to exchange different documents such as purchase orders, shipping notices and invoices with...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 05 May 2022
Making Sense of AS2 Connection Configurations

AS2

Making Sense of AS2 Connection Configurations

Most of the client issues we encounter on AS2 Gateway, the online AS2/EDI exchange, are due to bad partner/station configurations - either on AS2 Gateway itself, or on the remote...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 16 Nov 2020
AS2 Gateway Webhooks - Get Notified Instantly for your AS2 Messages

AS2

AS2 Gateway Webhooks - Get Notified Instantly for your AS2 Messages

Buckle up, folks; it’s time to take your AS2/EDI integrations to the next level, with webhook support on AS2 Gateway!
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 14 Aug 2020
Writing a Webhook

AS2

Writing a Webhook

Webhook (HTTP) Request Handlers A webhook request handler is a program, web-app or piece of code that can accept, read and understand an incoming HTTP request; containing HTTP headers and...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 17 Jul 2020
Integrating AWS S3 for EDI messages over AS2

S3

Integrating AWS S3 for EDI messages over AS2

MFT Gateway has made the exchange of your EDI files simple and easy. One-click integration with AWS S3 and you will be provided with a pair of AWS credentials. Using...
Hirudinee Liyanage
Hirudinee Liyanage 03 Jul 2020
B2B EDI Exchange with AS2 Gateway REST API

AS2

B2B EDI Exchange with AS2 Gateway REST API

What is AS2? All right. You have set up your local stations and trading partners on AS2 Gateway B2B Trading Platform - and successfully sent and received messages. Today, let’s...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 10 Apr 2020
Who has access to your documents?

AS2

Who has access to your documents?

The last thing you need is your letter to your loved one to be read by the postman on the way. Only because you need it to be delivered and...
Streamlining FDA Regulatory Submissions: Leveraging AS2 for Secure and Efficient Data Exchange

AS2

Streamlining FDA Regulatory Submissions: Leveraging AS2 for Secure and Efficient Data Exchange

In the heavily regulated realm of pharmaceuticals and healthcare, adherence to FDA (Food and Drug Administration) guidelines is crucial. Regulatory submissions to the FDA often entail the exchange of sensitive...
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 02 May 2024
How AS2 Gateway stimulates the B2B file transfer process

AS2

How AS2 Gateway stimulates the B2B file transfer process

Confidentiality, speed, accuracy, availability, and reliability of data are the paramount concerns in a business matter. Managed File Transfer(MFT) is a reliably used solution for high-level EDI and all types...
Indunil Rajapakse
Indunil Rajapakse 10 Oct 2022
Must know facts on AS2

AS2

Must know facts on AS2

What is AS2? For those who want to know “What is AS2?”, AS2 is an abbreviation for Applicability Statement 2 - a secure B2B transfer protocol that allows businesses to...
Lahiru Ananda
Lahiru Ananda 30 Sep 2022
MFT Gateway - Exchange Messages With SFTP

MFT

MFT Gateway - Exchange Messages With SFTP

MFT Gateway, world’s first Serverless Managed File Transfer software implemented on Amazon Web Services (AWS) by Aayu Technologies LLC introduces, our latest message exchanging protocol for you. With the latest...
Lahiru Ananda
Lahiru Ananda 02 Aug 2022
Writing a Webhook

AS2

Writing a Webhook

Webhook (HTTP) Request Handlers A webhook request handler is a program, web-app or piece of code that can accept, read and understand an incoming HTTP request; containing HTTP headers and...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 17 Jul 2020
B2B EDI Exchange with AS2 Gateway REST API

AS2

B2B EDI Exchange with AS2 Gateway REST API

What is AS2? All right. You have set up your local stations and trading partners on AS2 Gateway B2B Trading Platform - and successfully sent and received messages. Today, let’s...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 10 Apr 2020
Who has access to your documents?

AS2

Who has access to your documents?

The last thing you need is your letter to your loved one to be read by the postman on the way. Only because you need it to be delivered and...
Decoding EDIFACT Messages: Key Segments and Elements

EDI

Decoding EDIFACT Messages: Key Segments and Elements

An EDIFACT message (Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce, and Transport) is a standardized format for electronic data exchange between businesses. It is widely used for transmitting structured business documents,...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 18 Feb 2025
EDI Generator: Getting past the dreaded

EDI

EDI Generator: Getting past the dreaded "EDI validation failed"

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) based business data exchanges are becoming increasingly popular among all types of businesses ranging from global multinational corporations to small and medium enterprises. The main reasons...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 26 Nov 2024
Integrating EDI Generator with QuickBooks Online

EDI | QuickBooks Online

Integrating EDI Generator with QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Online is a widely used accounting and bookkeeping software in the business world, especially popular among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its user-friendly interface and affordable pricing...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 23 Aug 2024
Comparison of AS2 and EDI - Simple Guide

AS2 | EDI

Comparison of AS2 and EDI - Simple Guide

Discover the differences between AS2 and EDI in this simple guide. Learn how AS2 secures and delivers the well-organized data formatted by EDI, crucial for efficient business communication.
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 22 Jul 2024
Benefits of AS2 EDI for Suppliers

EDI | AS2

Benefits of AS2 EDI for Suppliers

Explore how AS2 EDI revolutionizes supplier communication by enhancing security, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency. This blog post highlights real-life success stories and demonstrates the concrete benefits of adopting this...
Adheeb Shafik
Adheeb Shafik 20 Jul 2024
Walmart’s EDI Requirements: A Guide for Suppliers

EDI | Walmart

Walmart’s EDI Requirements: A Guide for Suppliers

Discover how Walmart’s EDI requirements help suppliers streamline communication and transactions, ensuring efficient and automated business operations through secure digital data exchange and standardized documents.
Indunil Rajapakse
Indunil Rajapakse 15 Jul 2024
Walmart Load Tender (204) EDI Testing for Logistics

EDI | Walmart

Walmart Load Tender (204) EDI Testing for Logistics

If your company is onboarding with Walmart as one of their logistics partners, you must be EDI compliant with Walmart’s Retail Link system. This EDI compliance process usually involves three...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 07 Jul 2024
Web-based EDI via AS2

EDI | Walmart

Web-based EDI via AS2

The increasing adoption and application of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) solutions are driving the demand for EDI platforms. These solutions are widely used in transport and distribution, administration, inventory management...
Akila Ishani
Akila Ishani 05 Jul 2024
A Guide to integrating MFT Gateway and EDI Generator

EDI | Walmart

A Guide to integrating MFT Gateway and EDI Generator

AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) and EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) are vital components in facilitating efficient business operations.
Thanura Jayatissa
Thanura Jayatissa 03 Jul 2024
Unlocking Efficiency: EDI Solutions for Small and Medium Businesses

EDI

Unlocking Efficiency: EDI Solutions for Small and Medium Businesses

Introducing our EDI solutions for small and medium businesses. Simplify your data exchange processes, reduce errors, and optimize your supply chain. Our user-friendly EDI systems are designed to meet the...
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 01 Jul 2024
Navigating EDI Compliance: Standards & Regulatory Requirements

EDI | AS2

Navigating EDI Compliance: Standards & Regulatory Requirements

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) refers to the structured transfer of electronic documents or business data between organizations. The specific types of EDI documents exchanged depend on the business sector of...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 27 May 2024
Top AS2 and EDI Best Practices for Smooth Operations

EDI | AS2

Top AS2 and EDI Best Practices for Smooth Operations

AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) and EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) play crucial roles in ensuring smooth operations for businesses. AS2 is a widely used protocol for secure data transmission over the...
Adheeb Shafik
Adheeb Shafik 09 Oct 2023
AS2 and EDI Security; Ensuring Safe Data Transmission

EDI | AS2

AS2 and EDI Security; Ensuring Safe Data Transmission

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a standardized technique for exchanging structured and computer-readable business documents such as purchase orders, invoices, and advanced shipment notices between organizations. AS2, which stands for...
Sampavi Sriparan
Sampavi Sriparan 09 Oct 2023
How Does EDI Contribute to the Transportation and Logistics Industry?

EDI

How Does EDI Contribute to the Transportation and Logistics Industry?

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI has evolved as the preferred channel for logistics and transportation companies, enabling them to enhance operational efficiency, gain supply chain visibility, and strengthen customer relationships within...
Thanura Jayatissa
Thanura Jayatissa 19 Sep 2023
In what way does EDI have a direct impact on reducing your carbon footprint?

EDI

In what way does EDI have a direct impact on reducing your carbon footprint?

Modern supply chains have long been implementing environmentally conscious measures, aiming to decrease the distances components travel prior to reaching customers and progressively adopting eco-friendly products and packaging. Today, businesses...
Adheeb Shafik
Adheeb Shafik 01 Sep 2023
Overcoming 5 Common EDI Implementation Issues

EDI

Overcoming 5 Common EDI Implementation Issues

There are certain issues to be aware of during the EDI implementation for an organization. In this article we discuss how to overcome 5 of the most common such issues....
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 10 Aug 2023
EDI to JSON or XML conversion with EDI Generator

EDI

EDI to JSON or XML conversion with EDI Generator

EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) is a widely used standard across many domains such as retail, logistics, pharmaceuticals, etc. for exchanging business-to-business data. Some of the large organizations such as Walmart...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 17 Jul 2023
How to choose the right AS2 solutions for your EDI needs

EDI | X12 | AS2

How to choose the right AS2 solutions for your EDI needs

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the electronic exchange of business documents such as purchase orders, invoices, shipping notices, and more with trading partners. These can be suppliers, customers, carriers, third-party...
Sampavi Sriparan
Sampavi Sriparan 21 Jun 2023
What is AS2 and how does it work

EDI

What is AS2 and how does it work

What is AS2? AS2 also known as Applicability Statement 2 is a secure file transfer protocol that enables secure and reliable exchange of electronic data, between organizations over the internet....
Lahiru Ananda
Lahiru Ananda 10 May 2023
6 Benefits of EDI in the logistics industry

EDI | X12

6 Benefits of EDI in the logistics industry

Every day, supply chain stakeholders in the logistics sector exchange a large amount of information via piles of paper. So, having information in a better format that can be stored...
Sampavi Sriparan
Sampavi Sriparan 30 Mar 2023
Why do small businesses need EDI?

EDI | X12

Why do small businesses need EDI?

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the computer-to-computer exchange of standardized business documents between companies. EDI has been around for decades and is widely used in a variety of industries such...
What are the advantages of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

EDI | X12

What are the advantages of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

Digital transformation takes a great part in improving business processes in B2B organizations. As a part of digitalization, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) creates value addition in organizations in various industries...
Kumudika Rupasinghe
Kumudika Rupasinghe 24 Feb 2023
Why EDI over AS2 - instead of FTP?

EDI

Why EDI over AS2 - instead of FTP?

Electronic Data Interchange or EDI is a virtual exchange of business documents or any other data using electronic formats between trading parties. In general, this exchange of documents or data...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 28 Sep 2022
How to send AS2 messages with an EDI trading platform

EDI

How to send AS2 messages with an EDI trading platform

When the business involves lots of confidential data, security will be a major concern for all enterprises. Therefore, going for an EDI trading platform with a secure file transfer protocol...
Kumudika Rupasinghe
Kumudika Rupasinghe 28 Sep 2022
Types of EDI

EDI

Types of EDI

EDI or Electronic Data Interchange is a computer-to-computer communication mechanism for exchanging business documents such as purchase orders, and invoices in a standard electronic format, as an alternative to traditional...
Kumudika Rupasinghe
Kumudika Rupasinghe 18 Aug 2022
EDI X12 Data Types

EDI

EDI X12 Data Types

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a standard format used to electronically interchange business information such as Purchase Orders, Shipping Noticed and Invoices between companies. Currently, there are 2 main EDI...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 25 Jul 2022
AS2 Gateway Webhooks - Get Notified Instantly for your AS2 Messages

AS2

AS2 Gateway Webhooks - Get Notified Instantly for your AS2 Messages

Buckle up, folks; it’s time to take your AS2/EDI integrations to the next level, with webhook support on AS2 Gateway!
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 14 Aug 2020
Considerations When Choosing a File Transfer Protocol

SFTP | AS2

Considerations When Choosing a File Transfer Protocol

In the current digital environment, businesses need to thoroughly evaluate the choice of a suitable file transfer protocol. Choosing a file transfer protocol involves evaluating several key factors to ensure...
Adheeb Shafik
Adheeb Shafik 10 Jun 2024
Troubleshooting AS2 EDI transfer issues

AS2

Troubleshooting AS2 EDI transfer issues

Modern tools make it quite easy to get your EDI file transferred to your partner over secure protocols like AS2, but sometimes the same cannot be said about troubleshooting the...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 01 Aug 2022
Set up B2B Messaging on AS2 Gateway: The Complete Guide

AS2

Set up B2B Messaging on AS2 Gateway: The Complete Guide

This is the process that you would usually follow in AS2 Gateway (or any other AS2/EDI/MFT application) to exchange messages with your trading partners.
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 01 Aug 2022
Why retailers should prefer AS2 over emails

AS2

Why retailers should prefer AS2 over emails

When you are in the retail domain, either as a supplier or a buyer, you will need to exchange different documents such as purchase orders, shipping notices and invoices with...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 05 May 2022
Managed File Transfer vs File Transfer Protocol

MFT | FTP

Managed File Transfer vs File Transfer Protocol

For any enterprise, sharing information from one party to another is a core business process. Users have been sharing information both sensitive and non-sensitive between many networks around the world,...
Indunil Rajapakse
Indunil Rajapakse 31 Jan 2022
What is AS2 Restart and how it works

FDA

What is AS2 Restart and how it works

AS2 file transfer protocol defined by RFC 4130 is a secure file exchange protocol, widely used for business-to business data exchange. Its key features such as end-to-end encryption, digital signatures...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 27 Jan 2022
What is MFT?

MFT

What is MFT?

Businesses and companies are moving towards digitalization rapidly in the current global markets. With these rapid digital transformations, the need for adapting to exponentially growing streams of data has become...
Hirudinee Liyanage
Hirudinee Liyanage 05 Jan 2022
How to log into the MFT Gateway SFTP server from WinSCP SFTP Client

SFTP | MFT

How to log into the MFT Gateway SFTP server from WinSCP SFTP Client

As we already discussed how we can log into MFT Gateway SFTP server from FileZilla SFTP client, here we’ll discuss how we can log into the MFT Gateway SFTP server...
Kumudika Rupasinghe
Kumudika Rupasinghe 29 Dec 2021
How to log into the MFT Gateway SFTP server from FileZilla SFTP Client

SFTP | MFT

How to log into the MFT Gateway SFTP server from FileZilla SFTP Client

SFTP is one of the 4 ways you can integrate your MFT Gateway account with other internal enterprise systems to send or receive files over AS2 protocol. When connecting to...
Kumudika Rupasinghe
Kumudika Rupasinghe 28 Dec 2021
File Transfer, MFT and Beyond: The Story of AS2

EDI | MFT | AS2

File Transfer, MFT and Beyond: The Story of AS2

This is a work of fiction. The incidents portrayed herein may have taken place under different settings, in a different order, or even not taken place at all; however, it...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 15 May 2021
Walmart’s EDI Requirements: A Guide for Suppliers

EDI | Walmart

Walmart’s EDI Requirements: A Guide for Suppliers

Discover how Walmart’s EDI requirements help suppliers streamline communication and transactions, ensuring efficient and automated business operations through secure digital data exchange and standardized documents.
Indunil Rajapakse
Indunil Rajapakse 15 Jul 2024
Walmart Load Tender (204) EDI Testing for Logistics

EDI | Walmart

Walmart Load Tender (204) EDI Testing for Logistics

If your company is onboarding with Walmart as one of their logistics partners, you must be EDI compliant with Walmart’s Retail Link system. This EDI compliance process usually involves three...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 07 Jul 2024
Web-based EDI via AS2

EDI | Walmart

Web-based EDI via AS2

The increasing adoption and application of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) solutions are driving the demand for EDI platforms. These solutions are widely used in transport and distribution, administration, inventory management...
Akila Ishani
Akila Ishani 05 Jul 2024
A Guide to integrating MFT Gateway and EDI Generator

EDI | Walmart

A Guide to integrating MFT Gateway and EDI Generator

AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) and EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) are vital components in facilitating efficient business operations.
Thanura Jayatissa
Thanura Jayatissa 03 Jul 2024
AS2 Certificate Expiration for Walmart EDI connection

Walmart

AS2 Certificate Expiration for Walmart EDI connection

If you have received an email similar to the following from GEM@wal-mart.com requesting you to update the AS2 certificates used to connect to the Walmart RetailLink EDI, this post will...
Asankha Perera
Asankha Perera 04 Mar 2024
Configuring EDI connections with Walmart

Walmart

Configuring EDI connections with Walmart

Introduction In our first article, we looked at the steps required to set up an AS2 connection with Walmart. In this article, we look at the steps required to get...
Asankha Perera
Asankha Perera 01 Jul 2021
AS2 Connection setup for Walmart RetailLink GEM

Walmart

AS2 Connection setup for Walmart RetailLink GEM

The Walmart RetailLink application and its Global Enterprise Mailbox (GEM) configuration can be a challenge, especially if you are configuring an AS2 connection with Walmart for the first time. While...
Asankha Perera
Asankha Perera 20 May 2021
Navigating EDI Compliance: Standards & Regulatory Requirements

EDI | AS2

Navigating EDI Compliance: Standards & Regulatory Requirements

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) refers to the structured transfer of electronic documents or business data between organizations. The specific types of EDI documents exchanged depend on the business sector of...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 27 May 2024
In what way does EDI have a direct impact on reducing your carbon footprint?

EDI

In what way does EDI have a direct impact on reducing your carbon footprint?

Modern supply chains have long been implementing environmentally conscious measures, aiming to decrease the distances components travel prior to reaching customers and progressively adopting eco-friendly products and packaging. Today, businesses...
Adheeb Shafik
Adheeb Shafik 01 Sep 2023
Overcoming 5 Common EDI Implementation Issues

EDI

Overcoming 5 Common EDI Implementation Issues

There are certain issues to be aware of during the EDI implementation for an organization. In this article we discuss how to overcome 5 of the most common such issues....
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 10 Aug 2023
EDI to JSON or XML conversion with EDI Generator

EDI

EDI to JSON or XML conversion with EDI Generator

EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) is a widely used standard across many domains such as retail, logistics, pharmaceuticals, etc. for exchanging business-to-business data. Some of the large organizations such as Walmart...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 17 Jul 2023
What is AS2 and how does it work

EDI

What is AS2 and how does it work

What is AS2? AS2 also known as Applicability Statement 2 is a secure file transfer protocol that enables secure and reliable exchange of electronic data, between organizations over the internet....
Lahiru Ananda
Lahiru Ananda 10 May 2023
Why EDI over AS2 - instead of FTP?

EDI

Why EDI over AS2 - instead of FTP?

Electronic Data Interchange or EDI is a virtual exchange of business documents or any other data using electronic formats between trading parties. In general, this exchange of documents or data...
Janaka Bandara
Janaka Bandara 28 Sep 2022
How to send AS2 messages with an EDI trading platform

EDI

How to send AS2 messages with an EDI trading platform

When the business involves lots of confidential data, security will be a major concern for all enterprises. Therefore, going for an EDI trading platform with a secure file transfer protocol...
Kumudika Rupasinghe
Kumudika Rupasinghe 28 Sep 2022
Types of EDI

EDI

Types of EDI

EDI or Electronic Data Interchange is a computer-to-computer communication mechanism for exchanging business documents such as purchase orders, and invoices in a standard electronic format, as an alternative to traditional...
Kumudika Rupasinghe
Kumudika Rupasinghe 18 Aug 2022
EDI X12 Data Types

EDI

EDI X12 Data Types

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a standard format used to electronically interchange business information such as Purchase Orders, Shipping Noticed and Invoices between companies. Currently, there are 2 main EDI...
Udith Gunaratna
Udith Gunaratna 25 Jul 2022
Difference between MFT Gateway and AS2 Gateway

MFT | AS2

Difference between MFT Gateway and AS2 Gateway

The MFT Gateway and AS2 Gateway are mostly similar AS2 EDI Solutions but they differ in terms of deployment and use case. Explore the key features and differences between each...
Sampavi Sriparan
Sampavi Sriparan 29 Jul 2024
FDA submission view in MFT Gateway

AS2 | MFT

FDA submission view in MFT Gateway

The FDA Submission View in MFT Gateway facilitates regulatory compliance by streamlining electronic submissions via the FDA’s Electronic Submission Gateway (ESG), ensuring secure and efficient data transmission.
Lahiru Ananda
Lahiru Ananda 24 Jul 2024
Market Analysis and Projections for MFT Software

MFT

Market Analysis and Projections for MFT Software

Delve into the market analysis and projections for Managed File Transfer (MFT) software, a crucial technology for secure, automated, and compliant data transfer across various industries, including BFSI, retail, and...
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 17 Jul 2024
Enhance Cybersecurity with Managed File Transfer

MFT

Enhance Cybersecurity with Managed File Transfer

Today’s organizations face a wide range of cybersecurity threats, each employing unique tactics and having various consequences. The most common categories of cyberattacks are described as follows.
Sampavi Sriparan
Sampavi Sriparan 25 Jun 2024
AS2 vs. SFTP: Which is Better?

AS2 | SFTP | MFT

AS2 vs. SFTP: Which is Better?

In the realm of secure business file transfer, AS2 and SFTP are two leading methods, each with distinct advantages. Selecting the appropriate solution hinges on understanding their unique features and...
Lahiru Ananda
Lahiru Ananda 17 Jun 2024
Understanding AS2: A Protocol for Secure Data Exchange

AS2

Understanding AS2: A Protocol for Secure Data Exchange

In the world of digital communication, ensuring the security and reliability of data exchange is paramount. One protocol that has emerged as a robust solution for secure data interchange is...
Rusiri Samarakoon
Rusiri Samarakoon 28 Mar 2024
Benefits of managed file transfer

MFT

Benefits of managed file transfer

What is Managed File Transfer? To meet compliance requirements, managed file transfer (MFT) allows enterprises to securely exchange electronic information between systems. These data flows might be either internal or...
Indunil Rajapakse
Indunil Rajapakse 06 Jul 2023
MFT Gateway - Exchange Messages With SFTP

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MFT Gateway - Exchange Messages With SFTP

MFT Gateway, world’s first Serverless Managed File Transfer software implemented on Amazon Web Services (AWS) by Aayu Technologies LLC introduces, our latest message exchanging protocol for you. With the latest...
Lahiru Ananda
Lahiru Ananda 02 Aug 2022
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