OFTP: Secure Protocol For EDI And File Exchange By JSCAPE
Exchange electronic documents in a standardized and secure manner
Lights-Out File Transfers For The Whole Enterprise
From OFTP To OFTP2
OFTP is a secure protocol built to counter various network-based threats while taking advantage of the unparalleled speed and affordability potential of the Internet. What do you need to exchange EDI documents via OFTP?
- Each party needs to deploy an OFTP server
- Files exchanged between the two parties would be normally done via server to server data transfers, free of human intervention
- Security comes in the form of SSL encryption and there’s also an additional layer of security if you’re using file encryption
OFTP Has Lower CAPEX Requirements
OFTP can operate over TCP/IP, which means it can run on the Internet. This has the possibility of becoming a great advantage, as a large part of the needed infrastructure should already be in place and deploying an OFTP service wouldn’t require much capital.
Shorter Transmission Times
OFTP also supports data compression, which means transactions can be completed much faster. In addition to that, it’s designed to support extremely large files (up to petabytes order-of-magnitude), making it very suitable for transporting large CAD, CAM, or CAE drawings. Another advantage of using OFTP is that if there’s a network disruption, OFTP can simply resume at the point of disconnection.
Digitally signed electronic delivery
Since OFTP was designed for businesses, transactions are readily supported by digitally signed electronic delivery receipts (similar to AS2 MDN). The electronic receipts also prevent potential conflicts resulting from disagreements on whether a file was successfully delivered or not.
Meet All Your Organization’s MFT Needs With One Solution
JSCAPE makes managed file transfer so much simpler and can support any protocol — AS2, FTP/S, SFTP, HTTP/S, WebDAV, cloud and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is OFTP?
OFTP protocol (Odette File Transfer Protocol) is a secure protocol primarily used in EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), normally employed by large enterprises for the purpose of exchanging electronic documents in a standardized manner. This protocol was designed for companies that needed to exchange files in support of business transactions but were faced with system incompatibility issues.
What is EDI software?
Electronic data interchange or EDI software solutions are used to transfer digital business documents (EDI messages) between business partners, instead of physical formats. Managed file transfer software such as JSCAPE makes it possible to automate file transfers regardless of protocol or platform. This makes it possible to simplify EDI processes and increase reliability.
Does JSCAPE support AS2 EDI?
Yes, JSCAPE managed file transfer supports any protocol, including AS2 for EDI messages. This includes security features such as digital certificates, two-factor authentication, non-repudiation and full visibility into all user and administrative activity.