PEPPOL network: what is it and why do we need it?
PEPPOL stands for the Pan-European Public Procurement On-line. Behind this acronym lies a data exchange network that has been set up in various European countries. The goal? To simplify cross-border electronic exchanges based on technology standards that can be implemented in all governments within Europe.
Today this network is in full expansion and thanks to the efforts of the European Commission, it now comprises various members from the OpenPEPPOL Association (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, United Kingdom, Italy…). Largely implemented in Northern Europe, it is mainly used by administrations with common standards. Praised for its efficiency, the network is specially designed for issuing electronic invoices to public organizations.