Acronyms Beginning With O
Sales, marketing, and technology acronyms that begin with O
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OAuth
A standard for access delegation commonly used for internet users to grant websites or applications access to their information on other websites without giving them the passwords. This protocol is especially useful for platforms, as it allows businesses to integrate…
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OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is a mental health condition that involves persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions). These behaviors are performed to reduce distress or prevent a feared outcome but often provide only temporary relief. The condition…
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OCI
Oracle Corporation’s cloud computing platform that provides infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS), and software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings. Launched in 2016, OCI represents Oracle’s second-generation cloud architecture, designed to compete with established cloud providers. Key features include: Bare metal and virtual machine compute…
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OCP
An organization that aims to develop and promote open and scalable data center technologies. It was initiated by Facebook in 2011 with the goal of making data centers more efficient and scalable. In the context of open systems, OCP focuses…
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OCR
A technology used to convert scanned or handwritten text into machine-readable text. OCR involves the use of software algorithms and image processing techniques to recognize and extract text from images or documents. This can include text in printed documents, handwritten…
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OCSP
A protocol is used to obtain the status of digital certificates. It was developed as an alternative to Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs) to address some of the limitations associated with CRLs, particularly regarding timeliness and efficiency. Key aspects of OCSP…
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ODP
A marketing technology architecture or solution that enables seamless integration, accessibility, and interoperability of customer data across multiple systems and channels. Unlike traditional, closed customer data systems that often create silos, an ODP is designed to unify data through open…
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OECD
An intergovernmental economic organization with 38 member countries, founded in 1961 to stimulate economic progress and world trade. It is a forum of countries committed to democracy and the market economy, providing a platform to compare policy experiences, seek answers…
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OEE
A key performance indicator (KPI) used in manufacturing and industrial operations to measure how efficiently equipment or production lines are utilized compared to their full potential. It quantifies productivity by combining three critical metrics—availability, performance, and quality—into a single percentage…
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OEM
A company that produces parts, components, or equipment that are used as integral elements in another company’s end products. While traditionally referring to component manufacturers, the term’s meaning has evolved significantly in modern business contexts. In its original sense, OEMs…
