The AS2 protocol in EDI communication
AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) is a protocol that was specially developed for the secure and reliable exchange of EDI data (Electronic Data Interchange) between business partners.
It enables the encryption and digital signature of messages to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of data.
The protocol is often used in EDI B2B transactions to securely transfer business documents such as orders, invoices and delivery bills.
Easily implement AS2 with Azure Logic Apps
AS2 therefore does not define the message content or the message structure, but represents a pure communication protocol.
Due to the complexity of AS2, many middleware solutions do not support this protocol from the standard.
Azure Logic Apps provides a powerful platform for implementing AS2 in EDI business processes. With the AS2 Connector in Azure Logic Apps, AS2 messages can be sent and received.
The integration is seamless and makes it possible to encode and decode messages and implement the necessary security measures such as signatures and encryption for each integration partner.
B2B EDI based on AS2 with Dynamics 365, FlexxLink and Azure Logic Apps
The combination of Dynamics 365, FlexxLink and Azure Logic Apps offers a comprehensive solution for B2B EDI communication.
Dynamics 365 enables you to manage your business processes and data, while FlexxLink as an EDI client supports the seamless integration of EDI communication in Dynamics 365.
Azure Logic Apps extends this functionality by enabling the implementation of AS2 for secure data exchange.
This integration offers the following advantages:
- Automated processes: Reduction of manual intervention through the automation of data exchange.
- Secure communication: Ensuring data integrity and confidentiality through encryption and digital signatures.
- Real-time monitoring: Monitoring and management of AS2 communication in real time via Azure.
- Scalability: Easy adaptation and scaling of the solution according to business requirements
Possibilities with FlexxLink & Lasernet
Process sales orders with EDI
Accelerate and optimize order-to-cash processes with EDI
Post purchase order-related invoices
Validate incoming invoices and post them in Dynamics 365
Process purchase orders with EDI
Digitize and automate procurement processes with EDI