How does it work?
The PARTnerShip Network software operates in a peer-to-peer fashion and connects any enterprise with any other enterprise running the PARTnerShip Network software. Enterprises are assigned Trading Partners ID's that are shared only with the partners they wish to exchange messages with. Digital Certificates are highly recommended to ensure the identity of a trading partner. Click here to view a diagram.

The PARTnerShip Network software is written in Java Programming language so it can be installed on a wide variety of platforms and operating systems. The software is normally installed on an Internet server and integrated with the backend systems of an enterprise. Electronic messages that would normally be received by way of a VAN (value-added network) are directed to the PARTnerShip Network, where they are verified and forwarded to the enterprise software for sorting and processing. If, for example, the inbound message is an EDI purchase Order, it would be directed to the EDI translation application for processing.

The PARTnerShip Network is designed to transport data in a wide variety of formats, including EDI, word files, spreadsheets, and image files. The software uses HTTP/S protocol and SSL encrypted connections to securely transport the payload to the intended recipient.

Technical Requirements
The PARTnerShip Network is designed to operate in a wide variety of environments with a minimum of software requirements. There are several prerequisites for the web server that the PARTnerShip Network is installed on:

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Tested and Approved Software
The PARTnerShip Network has been tested on a wide variety of platforms and in many common operating systems and database applications.