Open DeviceNet Vendors Association (ODVA) is an international organization that supports computing network technologies based upon the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP). These include DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, CIP Safety and CIP Sync. Members of ODVA include representatives of leading automation companies. There were 274 member companies as of June, 2006.
ODVA includes a board of directors, a technical review board, and association officers.
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