SFTP & FTPS
SFTP (stands for Secure File Transfer Protocol) is the secure version of file transfer protocol that facilitates data access and data transfer over a secure shell data stream. In simple terms, it’s a tool used to transfer files containing data between organizations. Commonly used by large organizations for tasks like Payroll and pension scheme enrolment, it’s suitable for uploading large files of payment data in standard generated formats such as CSV, XML of Fixed Width.
AS2 & AS4
AS2 (stands for Applicability Statement 2) is a version of the protocol EDIINT (EDI over the Internet). It is capable to send EDI data (X12, EDIFACT format) or other data, such as XML or plain text documents, over the Internet using the well-established HTTP and HTTPS standards. AS2 is a point-over-internet connection that provides a connection between the client and the server to ensure secure, reliable and efficient transmission of EDI data.