A file transfer via the Internet is the most common way to access MBS. MBS supplies a common file format for each transaction type, such as a purchase order or invoice. You can use the MBS format or EDI Gateway will work with your preferred format. The data transport method you choose to connect to MBS should match your acceptable level of security for sending data over the Internet.
Once MBS receives a file, it will translate the data into the preferred format of your trading partner. Next, the file is transported to your trading partner using the their preferred communication method. If a translation or transport problem occurs, EDI Gateway will work with you and the trading partner to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.
FeaturesAny-to-any translation. MBS will translate any inbound format into any outbound format including X12, EDIFACT and flat files. Any data transport method. Customers access MBS through a variety of Internet communication protocols, including FTP, FTP/S, HTTP, HTTP/S, AS2 and AS3. You can use your existing communications software, or EDI Gateway will recommend a third-party product. Integration. MBS is compatible with any business application that has an import/export capability. You use the standard file format supplied by MBS to integrate documents with your business application, or you can request that EDI Gateway map to a different format and perform the integration.
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