via

Via is a term with several uses in language and names. In Latin, via means road, way, or path. In English it functions as a preposition or adverb to indicate route or means, as in "travel via Paris" or "sent the message via email." It can also introduce a route in maps or directions. The word has become common in modern branding to imply connectivity or process.

VIA Technologies is a Taiwanese hardware company established in 1987 that produces chipsets, integrated circuits, and embedded platforms and has supplied motherboards with VIA chipsets and low-power CPUs. VIA Rail Canada is the national passenger rail service of Canada, operating intercity routes across the country since the 1970s. VIA Rail has played a key role in Canadian rail travel and network development. Via Transportation is a mobility technology company that provides on-demand transit platforms and services used by public transit agencies, private operators, and fleets in various cities around the world.

The term Via thus surfaces both as a general preposition and as a proper name for diverse enterprises, reflecting the notion of a route, means, or intermediary between points.