14 - EDI–Support for Data Standards

Abstract

This chapter discusses Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)-support for data standards. It also discusses computer-to-computer electronic mail with Information Exchange. Information Exchange can be used to establish computer-to-computer electronic mail with value-added features for end users. Electronic mail with Information Exchange can be an efficient, cost-effective alternative to overnight delivery or computer-to-hard copy electronic mail service. The IBM Personal Computer Interface Program can be easily modified to include electronic mail functions such as create and read mail offline, so data communications costs are reduced. Electronic mail applications for the Personal Computer Interface Program can support the exchange of files created on personal computer programs, such as spread sheets, word processing documents, and free-form electronic mail messages. IBM Information Network systems engineers can provide information for developing electronic mail applications for the interface programs or electronic mail applications that support a variety of other devices.