Messaging impact due to withdrawal of support for Expedite for Windows software package.

Date posted: November 2007

Technical Service Bulletin (GXS-AM 071113-01)
GXS Operations Center
5PM ET Thursday, November 15, 2007

Customers affected: Users of the Information Exchange (EDI) application using Expedite for Windows to connect, send, and receive data.

Note: Customers who are using PC-based Expedite Base software packages are not impacted.

Expedite for Windows was provided as a way to connect to the Information Exchange messaging service. To continue the exchange of documents with your trading partners via Information Exchange, users will need to upgrade to Expedite Base for Windows 4.7.2, or begin using the TCP/IP FTP gateway for the Internet.

As your technology partner, we are committed to facilitating a simple, trouble-free upgrade to a current, available PC-based alternative. Upgrade steps are detailed below. Dedicated professionals are available to provide assistance should users encounter questions or problems during the upgrade process.

Upgrade Alternatives

• A no-cost version of Expedite Base for Windows 4.7.2 is available for download at: https://www.gxsolc.com/public/EDI/us/support/Downloads/downloads_index.html
• Should you prefer, information for using the GXS' TCP/IP FTP gateway to Information Exchange is located at: https://www.gxsolc.com/public/EDI/us/support/Products/ie/tcpipgateway.html
  
  A list of compatible third party client applications is available at: https://pki.tradinggrid.com/ieftp/webdocs.shtml

Expedite Base Upgrade Steps

• Verify Information Exchange Mailbox credentials (IE Account, UserID , Password). This may be verified in the current version of Expedite for Windows under Settings - Information Exchange Mailboxes. There maybe more than one IE Account and UserID being used, so special attention for multiple users within the new command files will be needed. If the IE password is encrypted, a new password may need to be set.
• If previously a valid PKI certificate was utilized for the applicable Information Exchange Account and UserID in Expedite for Windows, the associated KDB and STH files may be transferred into the Expedite source directory. " If a new certificate is desired, contact the IE Help Desk at 877-326-6426 or send an email to ECOMMREQ@GXS.COM.
• Download Expedite Base for Windows 4.7.2 https://www.gxsolc.com/public/EDI/us/support/Downloads/downloads_index.html. This package can be installed without first removing the older Expedite for Windows installation. It is suggested the Expedite for Windows software be retained until Expedite Base is fully implemented. Users should review the Readme file at the completion of the install Also for reference is the Expedite Base for Windows 4.7.2 manual available at https://www.gxsolc.com/public/EDI/us/support/Library/LibraryIndex.htm.
• Retain configuration details from your current Expedite for Windows setup: Review for multiple projects, assess the Address Book for trading partners, aliases, payment levels, message classes and associated Distribution Lists. Copy all files with a .tbl extension from your \exp6\shared directory to the new \expedite source directory.
• Determine if Expedite for Windows currently interacts with a third party application (scheduled, translator) to evaluate compatibility

For assistance, please contact GXS Information Exchange Support at 877-326-6426 or send an email to ECOMMREQ@GXS.COM.