Communication Protocols

AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) is a secure messaging standard.

Azure is a cloud based computing platform and infrastructure created by Microsoft. 

EDI PLUS allows for trading over the internet via HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol). 

FTP is a communication protocol which is used to transfer computer files from one host to another host over a network, such as the internet.

PECOS is an e-procurement solution hosted in the cloud which is used by a significant number of Scottish public sector bodies.

Peppol is an open business network which enables organisations to exchange electronic documents over a European wide network. 

VAN stands for Value Added Network and is used to facilitate electronic data interchange communications.

EDI PLUS provide a Web Portal for EDI compliance when EDI integration is not feasible.

Web Services use a standardised XML messaging format for communication over the internet.