Value Added Network (VAN) Services
Commport Value Added Network Services
Commport offers a secure and dedicated mailbox for each client which can be used to send and receive EDI messages 24/7.
Benefits of Mailbox
- Flexible payment options
- No “extra charges” – Just a low mailbox fee and the kilo character rate
- No storage charges
- 24/7 live customer support
- Multiple communication options including AS2 / FTP /SFTP
- Add unlimited low-cost sub mailboxes
Secure File Transfer Protocol or SFTP is a network protocol that provides file access, file transfer, and file management over any reliable data stream.
SFTP can securely transfer files large and small, over the internet. It builds on the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and includes Secure Shell (SSH) security components.
Benefits of SFTP
Security: Single secure connection and encryption to protect data in transit
Firewall friendly: No need for client-side firewall access providing for simplified firewall configuration.
AS2 stands for Applicability Statement 2 and it is one of the most popular methods for transporting B2B EDI (Electronic data interchange) documents from one organization to another.
FTP is a protocol enabling connectivity via a TCP/IP network, such as the internet, to transfer files between two parties. FTP is one of the oldest, most highly used, and most well-proven communications protocols.
Commport Offers Flexible Paying Options

Trading Partner Direct Connections.
Rely on Commport for all your communications requirements!
Your varied trading partners may require the use of an array of communications options; FTP, AS2, SFTP, VAN. Partnering with Commport enables you to focus on your business, leaving the technical communications to experts in that field: Commport.
Commport can establish a single connection between you and the Commport Network and then Commport can manage all connectivity with your partners. This enables you to rely on one proven connection while also responding to and supporting your trading partners’ various requirements.