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Glossary

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Certification Authority

Trusted third-party entity issuing digital certificates (e.g., x509 certificates); may host services to validate certificates issued.

Clearing House

Intermediary providing clearing and settlement services for all financial and data exchange transactions within the International Data Space.

Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)

COTS are standard products that are manufactured in large quantities, possibly with downstream customisation. An example from the software sector is Microsoft Office365. COTS must be distinguished from customised solutions.

Cradle-to-Gate PCF

Part of the product life cycle that includes all emissions upstream of production and all emissions generated by processes within the company until the product leaves the supplier's gate.

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