Web and XML Glossary

EDI is the computer-to-computer exchange of business data in standard formats. In EDI, information is organized according to a specified format set by both parties, allowing an automated computer transaction that requires no human intervention or rekeying on either end. The information contained in an EDI transaction set is, for the most part, the same as on a conventionally printed document. EDI standards in the US are set and published by the ASC X12 committee of ANSI. International EDI standards are known as EDIFACT standards.