Tuesday, July 29, 2008
GlobalSCAPE Introduces AS2 Module
SAN ANTONIO -- GlobalSCAPE, Inc. (AMEX:GSB),
a leading developer of file centric software for the Internet, announced the release
of the AS2 add-on module for EFT (Enhanced File Transfer) Server. The AS2 add-on
module allows manufacturing and retail customers to efficiently connect their supply
chains to key suppliers and trading partners.
The AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) specification supports the exchange of structured
business data securely on top of the HTTP or HTTP/S protocol. Any type of data can
be exchanged using AS2, including traditional supply chain messages, such as purchase
orders or shipment status between retailers, XML, flat files, spreadsheets, and
CAD/CAM data. AS2 offers distinct advantages over HTTP, including increased verification
and security achieved through the use of receipts and digital signatures. For example,
AS2 can protect private HIPAA information that is transmitted over the very public
Internet. AS2 provides transactions and acknowledgements in real time, increasing
the efficiency and security of document exchanges. Many organizations are migrating
to this protocol to reduce costs, and requiring their trading partners to switch
to the AS2 protocol.
EFT Server supports both client (outbound) and server (inbound) AS2 transfers with
a Drummond-certified AS2 adapter that has achieved interoperability with other Drummond-certified
AS2 servers and clients. For outbound transfers, EFT Server connects to a trading
partner, creates an "envelope" for the data, then delivers the data securely
over the Internet. For inbound transfers, the Server verifies that the data is sent
intact and provides synchronous or asynchronous receipts. AS2 is not concerned with
the content or validity of the data being sent, but only with the connection and
the secure, reliable exchange of data.
According to Tim Barton, Vice President and team leader of EFT Server products,
"AS2 is getting increased traction as a method for connecting a company’s core business
processes to those of its external supply chains. Now GlobalSCAPE customers can
use EFT Server to quickly comply with AS2 mandates without the expense of multiple
file transfer systems."
GlobalSCAPE’s EFT Server is part of a modular enterprise product that allows customers
to expand functionality as their needs increase. Modules include Secure Ad Hoc Transfer,
DMZ Gateway Server, Web Transfer Client, Auditing and Reporting, and, AS2. The AS2
add-on module extends EFT Server’s ability to work with almost any file transfer
client or standard. In addition to AS2, EFT Server supports HTTP/S, FTP/S, and SSH,
making it the most comprehensive, secure, managed file transfer product available.
Furthermore, EFT Server’s Event Rule-based pre and post processing allow it to easily
interface with existing backend and Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) Systems.
About GlobalSCAPE
GlobalSCAPE, a provider of Global Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions and wide-area
file services (WAFS) technologies, delivers a modular approach to solving the enterprise
challenges of security, bandwidth, latency and regulatory compliance. GlobalSCAPE’s
products securely and efficiently move files such as financial data, medical records,
customer files, intellectual property, and other sensitive documents of any size
between supply chain partners and branch offices. GlobalSCAPE’s products are used
by mid-sized and large enterprise companies, including virtually all of the Fortune
500 companies, leading technology, banking, healthcare, and public sector organizations.
Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, GlobalSCAPE is also the developer of CuteFTP,
the most popular file transfer protocol application on the market with over 100
million downloads since 1996. For more information on our risk-free purchase options,
visit www.globalscape.com or call 800-290-5054
(US) or 210-308-8267 (international).
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934. The words "would," "exceed," "should," "steady,"
"dramatic," and variations of such words and similar expressions identify
forward-looking statements, but their absence does not mean that a statement is
not a forward-looking statement. These forward-looking statements are based upon
the Company's current expectations and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties
and assumptions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ significantly
from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements are risks that
are detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 2007 calendar year,
filed on March 26, 2008 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.