07.12.2006 — GXS will host a webinar entitled Understanding Your Internet-Based Communications Options on December 7.  John Radko, GXS’ chief technology strategist, will be the webinar’s featured speaker and will discuss the multitude of Internet-based protocols and how they work, with a particular focus on AS2 and Secure FTP.  With new protocols emerging every year, companies face an uphill battle in determining which protocols they should adopt and in garnering and maintaining knowledge of those protocols. 

This webinar will address the following:

• What are the Internet-based protocol options?
• How does each protocol work? and
• What does a company need to know to determine which protocols are right for it?

Details of the webinar are as follows:
            Who:               John Radko
            What:              Webinar: Understanding Your Internet-Based Communications Options
            When:             December 7, 2006 2:00 p.m. GMT
            Where:            http://www.gxs.co.uk/gxs/newsroom/events/comms_webinar_dec_06.htm
            Why:                Learn about Internet-based protocol options, the pros and cons of each and the methods for                                      determining which to adopt.

The GXS Trading Grid^SM, GXS’ unique global integration platform that enables and streamlines cross-enterprise business processes, supports a variety of Internet-based communications protocols including HTTP/S, FTP, SFTP, FTPS, AS2, AS3 and OFTP.  The Trading Grid helps customers automate global trading communities by shielding complexity from rapidly changing standards, eliminating manual and duplicative processes and enabling B2B integration and collaboration.

About GXS

GXS is a leading global provider of B2B e-commerce solutions that simplify and enhance business process integration, synchronisation and collaboration among trading partners.  Organisations worldwide, including 75 percent of the Fortune 500, leverage the GXS Trading Grid® to extend supply networks, optimise product launches, automate warehouse receiving, manage electronic payments and gain supply chain visibility. With an unmatched global presence, proven trading partner management and B2B outsourcing services, GXS’ on-demand solutions maximise the benefits of integration for businesses.    

Based in Gaithersburg, Md., GXS’ extensive global network serves customers throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia Pacific regions.  GXS can be found on the Web at www.gxs.co.uk.

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Media Contacts:
Denise Oakley, Director, Marketing Programmes International GXS
Tel - +44 (0) 1932 776408 / +44 (0) 7768 537 481 Email: denise.oakley@gxs.com

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