AS2 provides much swifter data transference, almost instantaneous from source to destination, so reducing error points in transmissions
	AS2 gives greater reliability and speed, increasing supply chain efficiency.
	Theoretical 24x7 availability.
	Designed to send and receive data securely over the Internet network.
	Using encryption to guarantee that only the addressee can read the message information.
	Utilising electronic signature to ensure authentication of source.
	AS2 is able to detect whether the document has been altered during transmission.
	Signed receipt acknowledgements guarantee that the addressee has received the message.