Glossary of Data Communications Terms

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Term: OSI (Open Systems Interconnection)
Definition: This is the evolving international standard under development at ISO (International Standards Organization) for the interconnection of cooperative computer systems. An open system is one that conforms to OSI standards in its communications with other systems.

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