Because it can be expensive to develop and maintain a system that links two companies directly, the companies often use a third-party network.This third-party network provides other valuable services such as translation and encryption of the EDI data and authentication of a valid and authorized training partner.These third-party networks are called:
A)EDI Mailboxes
B)American National Standards Provider
C)Value Added Networks
D)Secured EDI Networks

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These third-party networks are commonly referred to as Value Added Networks (VANs). They provide additional services such as data translation, encryption, data routing, and data archiving to companies using EDI. VANs allow companies to connect to multiple trading partners through a single connection, reducing the overall cost of EDI implementation and maintenance.

Because It Can Be Expensive to Develop and Maintain a System