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The reuse concepts within the OVM were derived mainly from the URM (Universal Reuse Methodology) which was, to a large part, based on the [[ERM (e Reuse Methodology)|eRM]] (e Reuse Methodology) for the [[e (verification language)|e Verification Language]] developed by Verisity Design in 2001. The OVM also brings in concepts from the AVM (Advanced Verification Methodology (AVM). The UVM class library brings much automation to the SystemVerilog language such as sequences and data automation features (packing, copy, compare) etc. The UVM also has recommendations for code packaging and naming conventions.

The OVM has won recognition from ''[[Electronic Design Magazine(magazine)|Electronic Design]]''<ref>[http://electronicdesign.com/article/eda/fpga-designers-see-some-of-eda-s-best-work-in-2007.aspx Electronic Design Article]</ref> and a DesignVision award from the International Engineering Consortium<ref>[http://www.iec.org/about/020508_dv_winners.html DesignVision Award]</ref>.

The OVM was co-developed by [[Mentor Graphics]] and [[Cadence Design Systems]], and they continue to guide its evolution in concert with the nine user companies of the OVM Advisory Group<ref>[http://www.eetimes.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=209904287 OVM Advisory Group]</ref>. The OVM is publicly supported by more than 60 partner companies<ref>[http://www.ovmworld.org/partners.php OVM Partners]</ref> offering tools, training, and services.