Open Architecture

Open Architecture - When a manufacturer publicly publishes the specifications for their computer, the computer is said to have an open architecture. This allows other companies to create add-ons to enhance and customize the machine, and to make peripheral devices that work properly with it. With a closed architecture, only the original manufacturer can make add-ons and peripherals. (DMReview definition)

Source: The Data Governance Institute, 17 December 2009 09:53:29, http://www.datagovernance.com/glossary-governance/

---

These advertisers support this free service

---

Open Architecture - When a manufacturer publicly publishes the specifications for their computer, the computer is said to have an open architecture. This allows other companies to create add-ons to enhance and customize the machine, and to make peripheral devices that work properly with it. With a closed architecture, only the original manufacturer can make add-ons and peripherals.

[Category=Information Management ]

Source: Information-Management.com, 30 June 2010 09:28:21, http://www.information-management.com/glossary/m.html