I like that explanation... as2 advantages: free, as2 disadvantages: expensive ;)
(yes, I know what you meant... very low variable costs, has software costs... but still amusing for me as an as2 software provider) On Tue, Sep 16, 2008 at 4:41 PM, Earl Wertheimer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Adam > > I understand (I think) what you are asking. > The question should have been AS2 vs VAN. > > AS2 advantages: Free, direct (no 3rd party), immediate > > AS2 disadvantages: Complicated setup (certificate exchange), Expensive > software (licenses), needs 24/7 connection to internet. > > Bottom line: AS2 is the future. VANs are nice, but expensive. > > Expensive is also relative. Some places do not have EDI staff... > > To: [email protected] > From: Adam West <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date sent: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:15:15 -0700 (PDT) > Subject: [EDI-L] AS2 > Send reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> HI I was discussing the AS2 vs. trad. EDI. Is it in fact cheaper to use >> AS2? I have been told that it is more complicated that is why people prefer >> Traditional EDI if they have the choice. Also true? >> >> Thank you, >> Adam >> >> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> ... >> Please use the following Message Identifiers as your subject prefix: >> <SALES>, <JOBS>, <LIST>, <TECH>, <MISC>, <EVENT>, <OFF-TOPIC> >> >> Job postings are welcome, but for job postings or requests for work: >> <JOBS> IS REQUIRED in the subject line as a prefix.Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> >> __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus >> signature database 3446 (20080916) __________ >> >> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. >> >> http://www.eset.com >> >> > > Earl Wertheimer > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.spe-edi.com > > ------------------------------------ ... Please use the following Message Identifiers as your subject prefix: <SALES>, <JOBS>, <LIST>, <TECH>, <MISC>, <EVENT>, <OFF-TOPIC> Job postings are welcome, but for job postings or requests for work: <JOBS> IS REQUIRED in the subject line as a prefix.Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EDI-L/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EDI-L/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
