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Applicability Statement 2 (AS2) is a specification for data exchange, to perform the task of sending and receiving data via a secure connection. It works as a kind of  “envelope,”  in which data is embedded, so that it is possible to send it using the HTTP-protocol. It is a quick and direct transfer, without using a mailbox. AS2 is able to transmit every kind of document and it’s suited especially for the traditional EDI transactions. The data to be sent will be prepared by internal systems and will be transferred via an AS2 communication software. [Source: Adapted from AS2 (Applicability Statement 2): Description and Parameter, EDI-AKH]
AS2–Description/Parameter (PDF) This document clarifies the following questions concerning the topic AS2: What is AS2, How does AS2 work and which prerequisites have to be fulfilled, What are the advantages of AS2, and What about the costs of AS2 compared to Value Added Networks (VANs).	Related Categories Communications Electronic Commerce Standards Related Terms data document EDI HTTP protocol standard UDDI wrapper Shopping statement 2 Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Office Supplies 35 Store Offers Jewelry 2488 Store Offers