Are you a supplier or service provider? Does your customer require EDI communication? Don’t feel like taking on an IT project? Want to be up and running in just a few days?
A classic approach takes time and effort
Classical EDI solutions are built for large corporations—with the corresponding effort, costs, and IT infrastructure requirements. For medium-sized suppliers, that’s overkill.
Expensive license agreements
SaaS solutions charge per message or partner, or have monthly fees—even when volumes are low.
Weeks of implementation
Traditional EDI middleware requires IT specialists and integration work before the first delivery request arrives.
Dependence on the service provider
Changes at the communication partner? Open a ticket, wait, pay. You have no effective control.
ipOFTP takes a different approach
The ipOFTP Communication Box is the pragmatic EDI solution for suppliers who don’t want expensive IT infrastructure.
One-time price. No ongoing costs.
Buy it, plug it in, done. No monthly billing, no surprises after 12 months.
Preconfigured. Ready to use.
The ipOFTP communication box is delivered preconfigured. You connect the device to your network and can get started right away.
Shared folder. Browser. Done.
Incoming messages arrive in the shared folder. To send a message, simply copy the file into it. Works with or without ERP.
In a hurry?
Choose the right model
Order the Basic (3 partners), Advanced (10 partners), or Server version (20+ partners)—depending on your situation. We’d be happy to advise you.
Connect the device
ipOFTP is delivered preconfigured. Plug in the network cable, open your browser, and enter your communication partners.
EDI is up and running—24/7
Incoming messages are saved in the Inbox folder. To send a file, copy it to the Outbox folder. Done.
Reference Customers
Examples of the cross-industry use of ipOFTP in 24/7 operations.
ipOFTP
is tailored to the needs of suppliers and service providers who exchange VDA or EDIFACT messages with their customers.
All Protocols
ipOFTP communicates using the OFTP protocol in versions OFTP1 and OFTP2, with or without encryption.
Additional protocols are available as options: AS1, AS2, AS3, SFTP, SCP, and OOB.
All File Formats
ipOFTP transmits both EDI messages and any type of file, such as engineering data
All EDI message formats can be processed and displayed.
Even without ERP
ipOFTP can also be used without an ERP/PPS system to process delivery schedules and generate delivery notifications.
