SAN ANTONIO--GlobalSCAPE, Inc. (AMEX:GSB), a leading developer of file centric software for the Internet, announced the release of the AS2
add-on module for EFT (Enhanced File Transfer) Server. The AS2 add-on module
allows manufacturing and retail customers to efficiently connect their
supply chains to key suppliers and trading partners.
The AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) specification supports the exchange of
structured business data securely on top of the HTTP or HTTP/S protocol. Any
type of data can be exchanged using AS2, including traditional supply chain
messages, such as purchase orders or shipment status between retailers, XML,
flat files, spreadsheets, and CAD/CAM data. AS2 offers distinct advantages
over HTTP, including increased verification and security achieved through
the use of receipts and digital signatures. For example, AS2 can protect
private HIPAA information that is transmitted over the very public Internet.
AS2 provides transactions and acknowledgements in real time, increasing the
efficiency and security of document exchanges. Many organizations are
migrating to this protocol to reduce costs, and requiring their trading
partners to switch to the AS2 protocol.
EFT Server supports both client (outbound) and server (inbound) AS2
transfers with a Drummond-certified AS2 adapter that has achieved
interoperability with other Drummond-certified AS2 servers and clients. For
outbound transfers, EFT Server connects to a trading partner, creates an
"envelope" for the data, then delivers the data securely over the Internet.
For inbound transfers, the Server verifies that the data is sent intact and
provides synchronous or asynchronous receipts. AS2 is not concerned with the
content or validity of the data being sent, but only with the connection and
the secure, reliable exchange of data.
According to Tim Barton, Vice President and team leader of EFT Server
products, “AS2 is getting increased traction as a
method for connecting a company’s core business
processes to those of its external supply chains. Now GlobalSCAPE customers
can use EFT Server to quickly comply with AS2 mandates without the expense
of multiple file transfer systems.”
GlobalSCAPE’s EFT Server is part of a modular
enterprise product that allows customers to expand functionality as their
needs increase. Modules include Secure Ad Hoc Transfer, DMZ Gateway Server,
Web Transfer Client, Auditing and Reporting, and, AS2. The AS2 add-on module
extends EFT Server’s ability to work with almost
any file transfer client or standard. In addition to AS2, EFT Server
supports HTTP/S, FTP/S, and SSH, making it the most comprehensive, secure,
managed file transfer product available. Furthermore, EFT Server’s
Event Rule-based pre and post processing allow it to easily interface with
existing backend and Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) Systems.
About GlobalSCAPE
GlobalSCAPE, a provider of Global Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions
and wide-area file services (WAFS) technologies, delivers a modular approach
to solving the enterprise challenges of security, bandwidth, latency and
regulatory compliance. GlobalSCAPE’s products
securely and efficiently move files such as financial data, medical records,
customer files, intellectual property, and other sensitive documents of any
size between supply chain partners and branch offices. GlobalSCAPE’s
products are used by mid-sized and large enterprise companies, including
virtually all of the Fortune 500 companies, leading technology, banking,
healthcare, and public sector organizations. Headquartered in San Antonio,
TX, GlobalSCAPE is also the developer of CuteFTP, the most popular file
transfer protocol application on the market with over 100 million downloads
since 1996. For more information on our risk-free purchase options, visit
www.globalscape.com or call 800-290-5054 (US) or 210-308-8267
(international).
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