Involved were Pentek, Elma Electronic (for backplane and system management components), Interface Concept (for backplane switch modules), Concurrent Technologies (for single-board computer modules), and Crossfield Technology for IPMI and chassis management support, all specifically designed to be in alignment with the SOSA Technical Standard.
In 2013, the U.S. DoD issued a mandate to incorporate Open Systems Architecture principles within procurement requirements for defense hardware and software.