| Using external EDI |  |
| The data files are typically transferred between external business partners over commercial (a value added network: VAN ) or noncommercial (for example, Internet) networks. The translation of the EDI ASCII files is handled by third-party translation and communication software that can also encrypt data that is transferred over unsecured networks. The EDI module does not provide this translation/communication functionality. This environment is referred to as external EDI. Related topics Electronic Data Interchange |