Successful businesses benefit from standards both by actively participating in the standardization process and by using standards as strategic market instruments.
What is a standard and how can it help your business?
A standard is a published document that sets out specifications and procedures designed to ensure that a material, product, method, or service meets its purpose and consistently performs to its intended use.
Standards solve issues ranging from product compatibility to addressing consumer safety and health concerns. Standards also simplify product development and reduce non-value-adding costs thereby increasing a user's ability to compare competing products. They also are fundamental building blocks for international trade. Only through the use of standards can the requirements of interconnectivity and interoperability be assured and the credibility of new products and new markets verified enabling the rapid implementation of technology.
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) has an established standards-setting process that offers companies the opportunity to take part in shaping the direction of technology and its marketplace application by developing industry-driven standards. Organizations that support staff participation in the development of standards enjoy a first-to-market advantage in the marketplace.
IEEE-SA is unique, responsive, and progressive. Its traditional individual-based standards development program has expanded to encompass industry interests and participation. Most every business joins an association, organization or special interest group for the benefit of corporate growth and exposure - and to help meet business initiatives. The IEEE-SA is one organization that should be seriously considered - especially if standards play a critical role in R&D efforts, product development and marketing.
The IEEE-SA is a world renowned standards developer, producing such standards as the 802 Local and Metropolitan Area Network Wireless and Wired standards, Software Engineering standards, standards for industrial and commercial power systems, and more. IEEE standards are implemented around the globe in an array of environments - all resulting in the competitiveness of companies incorporating them and adding value to industry and the marketplace.
More information on IEEE-SA individual and corporate membership can be found here, or by emailing IEEE-SA, or by calling our Corporate Membership Administrator at +1 732 562 6381.
Membership in IEEE-SA
Through its membership, the IEEE-SA provides a standards program that serves the global needs of industry, government, and the public. Because of its strong membership, the IEEE-SA is proactive in meeting industry needs and responsive to worldwide standards issues.
Membership in the IEEE-SA connects you with a vast network of peers from leading world organizations. You'll get focused connections for your industry standards concerns, activities and actions, and a full range of standards services to support your standards development job work. Tap into the expertise of thousands of professionals participating in the standards development process.
Join today and make your mark on the future of technology!
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