value added network
Definitions
General Science
- noun (written as value-added network)a commercial network which offers information services such as stock prices, weather, e-mail or advice as well as basic file transfer.
Computing
- noun (written as value-added network)a commercial network which offers information services, e.g. stock prices, weather, email or advice, as well as basic file transfer.
Electronics
- (written as value-added network)A communications network that provides additional services and/or capabilities, such as enhanced security, advanced error detection and correction, resource management, message storing, and a guaranteed quality of service. Its acronym is VAN.
Information & Library Science
- noun a network which leases telecommunications links, adds services and markets the improved network
