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Migration to open EDI

Let’s first give quick glimpse to how EDI is setup, There are several ways to set up EDI.

  • A dedicated PC link to the EDI network.
  • A group of computers via modems linking to the EDI network
  • A dedicated server link to the EDI network
  • Communication link could be:
  • Dial-up phone line (such as ISDN line or switched digital services)
  • A dedicated link to the network’s local hub point.
Required software:
  • Application software
  • Message translator -
  • Routing manager -
  • Communication handler Migration to Open EDI:


    The Internet and the transition to open EDI will change the economics of EDI by reducing setup
    and rollout costs.
Migration groups:
  • A nonuser becoming a private network/VAN user.
  • A current EDI user who wishes to make a transition to Open EDI.
  • A non-EDI user who can make a direct transition to Open EDI.
  • EDI transactions across the Internet in two ways: Email and FTP
The benefits:
  • Reduction of the cost of transferring EDI messages
  • Increase the performance
  • Supporting E-Commerce
  • Increase the interoperability of networks increasing the usability of EDI.
The problems and challenges:
  • Security issues
  • Many companies using EDI based on VANs. Not all VANs have connections to Internet.
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