What is VANs?

VANs most likely refers to Value-Added Networks. These are private, hosted networks that provide secure and efficient electronic data interchange (EDI) services between businesses and their trading partners. They facilitate the exchange of business documents like purchase orders, invoices, and shipping notices in a standardized electronic format, offering features such as data translation, security, and audit trails. VANs are typically used when direct connections between businesses are impractical or too costly.