first "spotlight'' session on Electronic Data Interchange on Thursday.

This spotlight session is the first in a series to help companies understand how EDI can be applied to their businesses,'' said EDI Council chairman Mr.

Horst E. Finkbeiner.

Co-sponsored by the Bank of Butterfield, the one and one-half hour technical session will focus on the essentials of automating business through EDI.

After an overview presented by council vice-chairman Mr. Barry Simmons, with On Line Systems Ltd., participants can join discussions with experienced EDI practitioners.

The free session will be held on Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Bank of Butterfield's Rosebank Centre.