FTP
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a standard method for transferring files between systems over a network, sometimes used for bulk energy data transfer.
Definition
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a standard, long-established method for transferring files between systems over a network. In energy management, it's sometimes used for bulk transfer of meter data files from a utility or building system to a monitoring platform.
Why It Matters
FTP remains a common integration method for utilities and older systems that don't support modern API-based data exchange.
How ecolyptus Helps
ecolyptus can accommodate FTP-based data feeds for sources that don't support direct API integration.