John,

I'm currently working on a similar project for one of my clients over the internet. MOST VAN's offer an internet solution now (including Harbinger with Harbinger Express & TrustedLink Templar & others). For my project, I'm working with some big Food Industry companies on a direct-connect XML implementation. If you want a few (hundred) EDI links, email me and I'll send you them.

As far as hardware goes, the requirements for prepackaged solutions (like Harbingers, etc.) depend on what you buy. In a general sense, get as much reliability and stability as possible. Remember, a business using EDI RELY's on that equipment for survival.

- A Hilton

>Hi,
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>I would like to find out information on implementing an EDI (Electronic Data Interchage) System for an expanding manufacturer.
>I would like all orders, puchases, acknowledgements, etc., to be delivered via the Internet.
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>Does anyone have any recommendations or experience with these types of applications via Internet?
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>What sort of software, hardware, backup etc, would I need?
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>I have previously installed an EDI System provided by Harbinger Corporation called TrustedLink for another manufacture. This is not Internet based, since at the time they were not Internet ready.
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>Thanks for your assistance!
>
>John Vlahos