Communication architecture

In order to exchange data, systems must be able to understand each other. Communication is therefore only possible if the systems involved in the communication are using the same data formats and comply with prearranged data exchange procedures. The data formats and communication rules are known as protocols.

The OSI Reference Model defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the most well-known communication architecture model, and represents the most comprehensive set of protocols.

The Internet architecture is by far the most widespread communication architecture.

BCAM supports the following communication architectures:

• OSI architecture (ISO protocols)

• Internet architecture (TCP/IP protocols)