Open Architecture

 

Definition: A type of computer or software architecture that allows adding, upgrading, and swapping components.

What This Means: With full knowledge that claims to be open architecture vary in their accuracy, the advantage of an open architecture is that an agency has at least the possibility that they will not be tied to a single vendor in the future for changes, upgrades, enhancements, and access to their own data.

 

Need another definition?

Please select from the menu above