computer or network that meets the requirements of a standardized communications interface over a fixed-point communications network, regardless of whether the centre is the only system within the building or just one of many, or even if the centre is in a remote location

NOTE 1 to entry “Centres” include both government and private sector publishers and users of data.

entity that provides application, management, administrative, and support functions from a fixed

location (the terms “back office” and “centre” are used interchangeably)

NOTE 1 to entry Centre is, traditionally, a transportation-focused term, evoking management centres to support

transportation needs, while back office generally refers to commercial applications; from the perspective of this

Technical Report, these are considered the same.