IETF AS2

The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) has developed the Internet draft standard EDIINT AS2. This draft standard was the convergence of the original EDIINT AS1 standard, the GISB EDM Standard and the Automotive Industry Action Group Standard (the AIAG standard is based on the GISB EDM with extended protocol for additional header elements). The AS1 standard, which is email based, has experienced problems with reliability and security regarding the transmission of viruses and spam. When adopted, AS2 will provide a broader level of interoperability across multiple industries.

AS2 is currently being processed through the IETF and is at the Internet Draft standard level. This draft standard is endorsed by the Uniform Code Council, the Global Commerce Initiative, GISB, and multiple state public utility commissions including those of Pennsylvania and New York . 8760 Inc. co-authored the draft standard (other co-authors of this draft specification include Sterling Commerce and CommerceNet).

InsideAgent supports the Gas Industry Standards Board's AS2 profile.