Value Added Network Services

TIE has provided an assortment of networks and software services unparalleled within the Value Added Network industry. Over the last 8 years, we’ve worked toward the highest level of service and customer satisfaction. Our VAN service, partnered with our seasoned VAN representatives, are happy to help with your network service needs.

What is a Value Added Network (VAN)?

A value-added network (VAN) is a hosted service offering that acts as an go-between between trading partner using an agreed upon Electronic Data Interchange or other proprietary methods including XML and Binary languages. This service allows its users to transform data between formats i.e. EDI to XML, EDI to EDI and so on. A VAN is typically referred to as a turnkey communication line.

What are my options for a Value Added Network?

There are many options available for a VAN. The service price is normally established by the number of EDI transactions handled over a monthly basis.

Why are Value Added Networks important within the global marketplace?

Global businesses today are interwoven with new business prospects and technical hurtles. The true challenge is being able to connect and communicate with your supply chain partners. A true VAN solution not only addresses your business needs, but also the ones of your global partners.

What types of benefits come with a Value Added Network Service?

Valuable VAN Service benefits:

• A virtual web interface sends, receives and manages EDI transactions

• Transaction reporting and tracking capabilities

• Analytic tools for managing global supply chains

• Ability to support multiple standards: Secure Communications

• World wide connectivity to any supply chain partner

• No specialized hardware or software requirements

• Almost a decade of knowledge and experience dealing with EDI standards and ever-changing EDI technologies

• Professional services available to ensure proper enabled trading communities

TIE’s Value Added Network Service

TIE’s value added network service carries four main elements; competitive pricing, secure communications, a fluid migration progress and an experienced staff for superior support.

TIE’s VAN Pricing – A low flat monthly rate, gives you room to grow without worrying about overages. You will no longer have to worry about additional charges such as interconnects, mailbox, peak/non-peak fees, customer/non-customer, etc.

Secure Communications – We support any protocol such as AS2, FTP and FTPs. For a longer list please visit the secure communications page.

Migration – Our consultants do about 95% of the work for you during migration. They not only set up your mailboxes, but also handle all interconnects in-between your trading partners. All we need from you during that time are trading partner IDs, and the VANs they are on. We do the rest.

Superior Support – Our support team has an average tenure of 8 years at TIE, giving you high expertise advice and accommodations.

TIE Commerce’s VAN is powered by three main elements; our high quality of service, dedication to technology and our progressive features and functionality. All of these capabilities ensure an easier and more effective way to manage your supply chain's infrastructure.