| Acronym | Meaning |
| SQL | Structured Query Language |
| OSI | Open System Interconnection |
| AES | Asynchronous Event Scheduler |
| CSDGM | Content Standard For Digital Geospatial Metadata |
| TCP/IP | Transmission / Transport Control Protocol/Internet Protocol |
| CUA | Common User Access |
| MS-DOS | Microsoft Disk Operating System |
| TIA | Thanks In Advance |
| GUID | Globally Unique Identifier |
| IDSL | ISDN Digital Subscriber Line |