OLE DB is a set of open, extensible interfaces developed by Microsoft and based on OLE/COM technologies for providing applications with uniform methods of data access in diverse data sources.

OC-x stands for Optical Carrier Levels, is a set of signaling rates designed for transmission over Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) networks.

ODBC stands for Open Database Connectivity is a Microsoft database technology that provides an application programming interface (API) that Microsoft Windows-based applications can use to access...

ODI stands for Open Data-link Interface, is a standard developed by Novell and Apple for defining the communication mechanism between network interface card (NIC) drivers and network protocols.

Automation makes it possible for one application to manipulate objects implemented in another application, or to expose objects so they can be manipulated.

Open Network Environment: Organizations are looking to harness trends such as cloud, mobility, social networking, and video to fuel the next wave of business innovation.