Success Story

Secure File Transfer in Manufacturing

A successful parts manufacturer utilizes VersaLex Trader to streamline and secure their EDI communications.

The company desired one solution to handle multiple secure communications challenges. With a mainframe upgrade in place, they required FTP/S mailbox connectivity to replace 3780 bisynchronous connections, which would no longer be supported by the new mainframe. Additionally, the company required multiple Internet-based connections to major automakers including Daimler-Chrysler, Caterpillar, and Wal-Mart. Multiple people required access to the system to allow the EDI team to monitor and configure communications remotely, from various locations within the company, as well as from home. Lastly, the company also needed a way to consolidate the internal Mainframe to PC FTP file transfers into one communications application.

VersaLex Trader (VLTrader) solved all of these communication challenges in one cost-effective system. With a maximized throughput of up to 300 concurrent sessions, the company was assured that VLTrader could handle their growing volume of transactions. Plus VLTrader allows the company to accommodate additional connections to plan for future conversions. This will help the company reduce their VAN charges and improve the speed, security, and efficiency of communications.

VLTrader’s web-based GUI allows multiple users to manage their respective communication tasks remotely, ensuring maximum use of the investment while eliminating security concerns and user inconvenience.The integrated FTP server eliminated the need for a third application to communicate between the mainframe and VLTrader. VLTrader is able to receive files via FTP, directly from the mainframe, streamlining the communications cycle.

VLTrader offers a cost-effective alternative to VPN & VAN solutions, improving secure communication efficiencies. Many companies are able to reduce their communication charges, out of stocks, inventory, errors, disputes, maintenance. They are able to increase sales, turns, market share, accuracy, efficiency, and real-time supply chain visibility. To learn more about how VLTrader can work in your environment, contact us today.