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Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)
Definition
A term for software or hardware products that are ready-made and available for sale to the general public. They are often used as alternatives to in-house developments or one-off government-funded developments (GOTS). The use of COTS is being mandated across many governments and business programs, as they may offer significant savings in procurement and maintenance. Commercial off-the-shelf.
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