As business becomes more dependent on working with partners, suppliers, and other organizations in a streamlined way, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is one of the next big waves in connected systems. Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 R2 offers an efficient, integrated way to deploy EDI solutions, and with the help of this book, readers will see how EDI can be used in their business and how best to get it set up with BizTalk. This book offers insights into the brand-new Biztalk 2006 R2--based EDI functionality, including the far greater flexibility in handling interchange. It gives advice covering specific implementations, provides an in-depth understanding of EDI, and presents a detailed, step-by-step approach to building and deploying projects. Pro EDI in BizTalk Server 2006 R2 will appeal to any company or individual interested in a BizTalk 2006 EDI implementation, as there are virtually no resources available.