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What is Open Architecture?

Open Architecture (OA) is a design approach in which equipment components, such as software and hardware, are standards-based and interoperable to allow a wide range of industry partners to create improved subcomponents (e.g., new detection algorithms, user interfaces, or reporting systems).

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