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What to read first
Start with the glossary on page 4 before diving into Chapter 2. The report uses O-PAS standard terminology precisely — terms like portability and conformance carry specific architectural meaning.
The key chapter
Chapter 4 is where most OPA content falls short. Open architectures don’t eliminate risk — they redistribute it. Governance burden typically goes up, not down. It’s worth reading before forming a position.
About CSI
Collaborative Systems Integration works with process industries navigating OPA adoption — from architecture decisions to implementation. If a question comes up as you read, we’re worth a conversation.
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