ole for process control

from The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (8 July 2008)

OLE for Process Control
OPC

   <standard> (OPC) A set of seven open standards for
   connectivity and interoperability of industrial automation and
   the enterprise systems.

   Based on fundamental and evolving standards and technology of
   the general computing market, the OPC Foundation adapts and
   creates specifications that fill industry-specific needs.

   OPC Foundation (http://opcfoundation.org/).

   (2003-05-21)