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OSI

British

abbreviation

open systems interconnection; an international standardization model to facilitate communications among computers with different protocols

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There are currently 40 matters that are being jointly investigated by the OSI and the AFP.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2023

Prior to that, its biggest ever acquisition was its $3.8 billion purchase of OSI Pharmaceuticals Inc in 2010.

From Reuters • Apr. 30, 2023

The Air Force OSI did not immediately respond to email messages.

From Washington Times • Nov. 17, 2022

The U.S. — home to OSI Systems, one of Nuctech’s most important commercial rivals — has come down hard against Nuctech.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2022

Gateways operate at the 4th through 7th layer of the OSI model.

From The Online World by De Presno, Odd

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