The most intuitive and comprehensive web-based EDI solution just got a whole lot better! DataTrans is proud to announce the next generation of WebEDI. DataTrans WebEDI 3.0 incorporates advanced workflow and validation features to provide for less keying of data, fewer errors and chargebacks, better visibility to the business process, advanced packing and shipping capabilities, and much more. All of this for an affordable, easy to understand pricing structure that is unmatched in the industry. Contact DataTrans today for more information on WebEDI 3.0 and our other EDI solutions.
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DataTrans provides EDI and e-Commerce solutions and support for the energy sector. We are committed to delivering secure, reliable and comprehensive data communications and transaction processing services designed to meet energy companies specific needs. Our experience in the energy sector includes compliance with all versions of NAESB (formally known as GISB) and other data communications standards.

The GISB EDM standard was initially developed by the Gas Industry Standards Board in 1996 to provide secure Internet transport of EDI. NAESB (North American Energy Standards Board) serves as an industry forum for the development and promotion of standards relating to the sale of natural gas and electricity. NAESB/GISB standards require that all transaction data be exchanged in a standardized format (ANSI X12). These standards also specify the Internet communication protocol used to exchange the files electronically - including Secure HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) which allows entities to securely and reliably transmit and receive EDI and XML.

DataTrans provides solutions for companies required to implement NAESB/GISB EDM for the reliable, secure exchange of transactions over the Internet between gas and electric utility trading partners. The benefits of selecting DataTrans Solutions as your 3rd-Party EDI Provider include:

• Connectivity solutions for energy market participants
• Support for state regulatory requirements
• Secure document exchange (including NAESB/GISB communication protocol support, AS1, AS2, AS3, SMTP/POP3, FTP, MSMQ, HTTP)
• Improvements in operational efficiency
• Quality EDI services from an experienced team and an established EDI infrastructure
• Integration of the EDI process into internal applications.
• Managed and monitored environment to insure reliability
• Multiple EDI solutions: WebEDI, Hosted EDI and Software.

DataTrans WebEDI account now comes equipped with a catalog feature. The catalog can be used to input inventory information, including the UPC number, description, price and packing information. Inventory items can be uploaded from a .csv spreadsheet, entered indivdually, or even imported directly from a Purchase Order. Once the items are in the catalog, they can be used to generate inventory or sales reports. They can also be used to automatically configure packing information on the Advance Ship Notice by using the Auto-Pack feature. Auto-Pack uses the packing information from your catalog and breaks down the quantity requested on the Purchase Order to determing how many pallets and cartons are required to ship an order. This information is then transferred to the packing information segment in the Advance Ship Notice. It also generates the UCC-128 Shipping Labels required for the order. Using the Auto-Pack feature saves your company time, money and helps to avoid costly shipping errors.
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DataTrans can provide a combination of solutions that can address almost any business situation. An example of this is when integrated EDI is required to tie purchase orders and invoices into an internal system. However, another solution is required for the warehouse to also receive the purchase order and be able to generate the ASN (advance ship notice.) DataTrans offers its customers Hosted EDI to provide the necessary integration and WebEDI as the EDI management tool for the warehouse to manage the shipping process. This Hybrid Solution allows you to have one cohesive solution with a web-based interface.
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We have hundreds of Trading Partners in our network - from AAFES to Zellers and many in between. Although we can establish a communication channel to any Trading Partner, setting up EDI with an in-network Partner often results in reduced implementation costs and a streamlined move to production because we already know their EDI requirements and are able to use existing communication channels. Communicating with Trading Partners is accomplished by a variety of methods. Some of the methods we currently use are:

• Value Added Network (VAN), which acts as an intermediary between business partners and is responsible for routing, storing and delivering EDI messages.
• We also send data directly to the Trading Partner through an AS2 connection. This secure method of transmitting sensitive EDI data enables sending and receiving parties to avoid VAN costs.