Global Standards Collaboration (GSC) 14
DOCUMENT #:
GSC14-CL-02R1
FOR:
Presentation
SOURCE:
ITU
AGENDA ITEM:
Closing Plenary, 3.1
CONTACT(S):
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GSC-14 Opening/Plenary Summary
Report
Malcolm Johnson, GSC-14 Chair
Geneva, 13-16 July 2009
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Meeting Overview
101 attendees
111 input documents
Presentations from 8 PSOs and ITU:
ARIB, ATIS, CCSA, ETSI, ISACC, TIA, TTA, TTC; ITU
(GSC14-PLEN-18, 73, 24, 65, 36, 5, 48, 58; 72)
Highlights were given on main topics of work for each
PSO and ITU during the last year
Overall, increasing efforts towards “green technologies”
Regional and global coordination and cooperation remain
paramount
11 High Interest Subject panel sessions
First time: “New and Novel” session
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Meeting Overview (2)
High Interest Subjects (Panel Sessions)
Continuing cooperation on IMT standardization (ARIB)
Emergency communications (TIA)
Security and lawful interception (TIA)
Identity management and identification systems (ITU)
IPTV (ATIS)
Intelligent transportation systems (TIA)
IP over broadband access in support of convergence (TTA)
ICT and the environment (TTC)
ICT management & operations (CCSA)
Forums & consortia (CCSA)
NGN interoperability (TTC)
New and Novel Topics
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Review from past GSC-13
Presentations
Presentation of GSC-13 Plenary Status
Report (GSC13-CL-02r1)
Summary
There were 25 Resolutions from GSC-13
Worked very aggressively to streamline
the GSC process
Target discussions in key areas
New dimensions explored
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Continuing cooperation on IMT
standardization (ARIB)
Presentations
GSC14-PLEN-3, 6R1, 17R1, 27, 46 (info), 49, 50
Summary
PSOs updated their regional activities on IMT
standardization
The importance of cooperation on IMT standardization
was emphasized in their contributions (e.g. the necessity
of IMT.RADIO & global/regional harmonization for IMT
UHF band)
Updates to the GSC-13 Resolution on IMT Standardization
were recommended in order to include the current
activities of ITU-R WP 5D, 3GPPs, and other PSOs.
Resolution
A drafting group was set up to discuss updating GSC13RES-01 “Continuing cooperation on IMT standardization”
See also IMT Task Group Report slide
[KS]
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Emergency communications (TIA)
Presentations
GSC14-PLEN-7, 19, 28, 34 (for info), 43, 71
Summary
Common theme: Continue to encourage collaboration and coordination
on Emergency Communications among the GSC Members and other
organizations
All use GSC framework to describe the scenarios for Emergency
Communications
Digital broadcasting transitions make spectrum available for public
safety (US, Japan)
US - Public Safety Endorsement of LTE for 700 MHz broadband
Challenge of getting public safety community thinking about standardsbased solutions
Alert and warning systems/protocols including preventing
unauthorized access to emergency services, new technologies for
Emergency Communications and priority routing of these signals have
been discussed
Covered databases related to Emergency Communications including
safety of life and rescue operations, allocated/assigned radio
spectrum, and next generation PSAPS
Resolution
Panel concurred that Emergency Communications should remain as
HIS for next GSC and reaffirm GSC13-RES-2 “Emergency
Communications”.
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Security and lawful interception (TIA)
Presentations
GSC14-PLEN-8, 21, 32, 33, 45
Summary
It would be useful to have “excellence groups” with security expertise to
facilitate the discussion of broad security-related issues
Although still some fragmentation of LI standards on global basis, PSOs continue
to encourage collaboration and coordination on Security and LI standardization
among the GSC Members and other organizations
Work on global standards for LI and data retention remains important
Work on LI and data retention should continue within the legal and regulatory framework
Impacts of Security and LI on new technology introduction (M2M, Smart Grids,
Femto cells, etc.) will be of interest to GSC going forward
Resolution
Proposed to remain a HIS
No Resolution proposed
Agreed to forward proposal in GSC14-PLEN-45 (TTA) for collaborative work on
National Information Security Indexes and a update to GSC13-RES-11,
“Cybersecurity” to GTSC7 for their consideration
[CJB+TSB]
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Identity management and identification
systems (ITU)
Presentations
GSC14-PLEN-09, 29 (for info), 38, 60, 75
Summary
Developers can take advantage of identity as a networkprovided capability
User acceptance is key to success
Use cases are useful to guide standards development
Privacy is not opposed to security – it is a precondition
of security
Work closely with ITU to get the global solution on IdM –
Joint Coordination Activity on IdM
Resolution
Proposed to reaffirm GSC13-RES-04 “Identity
Management”
[AK]
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IPTV (ATIS)
Presentations
GSC14-PLEN-20, 25, 31, 41, 56
Summary
IPTV standards have progressed to evolve from architectural scope
and broadcast services to more advanced services and capabilities
Delivery of Internet content is currently being assessed and/or
undertaken as new work – some variance across Internet models
Open security solutions for IPTV are a critical challenge
Future IPTV standards must continue to evolve to meet dynamic
environment defined by NGN Convergence, IMS and web-based
services and applications-oriented model
It is important to ensure the alignment of IPTV architectures and
interfaces with global aspects; and to continue to work cooperatively
with external organizations, especially with the ITU-T on aligning and
coordinating efforts and work products
Various forums and consortia are developing specs incompatible with
IPTV architecture in ITU-T Recommendations
Need to engage with them for implementation of consistent, interoperable
services
IPTV standards must be sufficiently flexible to support unique needs of
countries, service areas and regulatory frameworks
Resolution
Proposed to reaffirm GSC13-RES-06 “IPTV Standards”
[SB+TSB]
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Intelligent transportation systems (TIA)
Presentations
GSC14-PLEN-10, 15, 30, 40
Summary
Regulatory and public policy in some jurisdictions are encouraging
development of ITS standards and solutions
Conducting feasibility studies is a good practice as precursor to standardization
and system development
ICTs & climate change (“green”) initiatives will foster ITS development
Safety and security remains major concerns
It was suggested that “we should not focus on what is difficult” but
rather identify areas where there is consensus to help progress global
standards
Need to develop requirements on a global basis
ITU-T APSC TELEMOV members should be more active during the year to
improve the cooperation, particularly between ISO TC-204, ETSI and ITU-T
The GSC ITS Task Force should continue and its resolution updated (covered in
the ITS Task Force summary)
The Fully Networked Car Workshop at the Geneva Motor Show March 34, 2010 should be fully supported by GSC PSOs and Observers
This year’s workshop should indentify the priority standards needed for ITS
communications deployment
Resolution
There is no plenary Resolution on Intelligent Transportation Systems
However, see GTSC ITS Task Force (GSC13-RES-14)
[RS+TSB]
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IP over broadband access in support of
convergence (TTA)
Presentations
GSC14-PLEN-4, 51, 78R1
Summary
Various Broadband access technologies are available and are
being developed over Fixed/Mobile environments including
developing Next Generation Access Networks
“User requirements” on broadband accesses should be taken
into account more widely to support of convergence
More features will be incorporated into broadband accesses to
support of convergence such as supporting mobility in
transport level, granularity of QoS/Security etc.
Expansion of “Quality of Service” concept will be investigated
to incorporate different levels of “Security”, “Mobility”,
“Personalization” and others.
Resolution
Proposed to reaffirm GSC13-RES-07 “IP Over Broadband
Accesses in Support of Convergence”
[CSL]
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ICT and the environment (TTC)
Presentations
GSC14-PLEN-11, 39, 47R1, 53, 55R1, 57, 61, 63 + 63A1, 66, 79
Summary
Substantial increase in activity observed since GSC13: both new
and existing technologies
Three dimensions of ICTs concerning climate change:
development of technology infrastructure, reduce ICT carbon
footprint, use of ICTs for reduction of carbon footprint in other
sectors
Important to encourage use of ICT tools for reducing the carbon
footprint also by ITU and the PSOs
Emphasis on need of consistent, internationally agreed
measurement and benchmarking methodologies
Cooperation and collaboration are fundamental as this is a global
issue
Resolution
Agreed to revise GSC13-RES-08 “ICT and the environment”
based on GSC14-PLEN-39 (ISACC) and GSC14-PLEN-61 (TTC)
[TSB]
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ICT Management & Operations (CCSA)
Presentations
GSC14-PLEN-26R1, 64
Summary
Research is needed for the convergent ICT M&O today covering both
telecom/communication and IT field.
ICT M&O includes ICT infrastructure M&O, ICT service M&O, ICT business
M&O, and ICT M&O services.
Groups like ATIS TMOC and CCSA have done some work on ICT M&O
standards.
Still, ICT M&O common architecture is needed to reduce the gap between
SDOs and enhance the traditional management framework.
ICT M&O has to adapt to the new service evolution like IPTV or online
gaming
ICT M&O is expected to support the new telecom business mode, in which
especially Telecom Operators today will provide huge-number of services
since they are now playing more and more like roles of SP/NO (Network
Operator), not only NO.
Resolution
Proposed to revise GSC13-RES-09 “ICT Management and operations”
Legend:
SP: Service provider
NO: Network operator
[ZP]
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Forums & Consortia (CCSA)
Presentations
GSC14-PLEN-67 + 67a1, 23R2 + 23R2a1 (69 for info)
Summary
Global forums become more active and involve the defacto and interoperability standard activities
It is important to keep on the global
Forums/consortium survey and take the analysis and
statistics in the multiple dimensions
It should promote better cooperation between
Standard organization and Forums
Resolution
None
[WZQ]
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NGN Interoperability (TTC)
Presentations
GSC14-PLEN-12 + 12a1, 54, 62, 74
Summary
TIA presented their activities on interoperability including
relationship with SDO’s such as ATIS and ETSI.
TTC presented their activities on NGN interoperability and
several solutions to achieve NGN interoperability and
proposed new resolution to encourage PSOs collaborative
work to achieve NGN interoperability.
ATIS presented their activities on interoperability including
Network Interoperability Forum(NIIF), IPTV Interoperability
Forum(IIF), Next generation-Carrier Interconnection(NG-CI)
Task Force , etc.
The importance of NGN interoperability was emphasized in
those contributions and recognized among PSOs.
Resolution
A new Resolution on Interoperability or revision of GSC13RES-10 was proposed as appears in GSC14-PLEN-62
Discussion to be held in GTSC group considering revision of
GSC13-RES-10
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New and novel
Smart grids
Intersection of 2-way power generation, IT and telecoms
Substantial industry interest, holistic approach needed 
cross-sector cooperation
Service Oriented Networks (ATIS)
SON address need to rapidly create new services based on
reusable components (“service enablers”)
Increase collaboration in particular with the “IT world”
Future Network Issues (TTA)
Future networks address clean-slate evolution of network
architecture
New HIS proposed
Machine-to-Machine (M2M) smart embedded device
communications (TIA)
Industry interest increasing, harmonized approaches are
needed
Many industries / sectors are concerned (e.g. health, smart
grid, etc)
Wide set of requirements to be addressed
[TSB]
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Proposals for Resolutions
(revisited at closing plenary)
Reaffirmed
GSC14-RES-02
GSC14-RES-04
GSC14-RES-06
GSC14-RES-07
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Emergency communications
Identity management
IPTV standards
IP over broadband accesses in support of convergence
Deletion
GSC14-RES-05 - Healthcare ICT standards
GSC14-RES-25 - Personally identifiable information protection*
GSC14-RES-26 - User needs, considerations and involvement*
*: might be reaffirmed
Revised
GSC14-RES-01
GSC14-RES-03
GSC14-RES-08
GSC14-RES-09
GSC14-RES-14
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Continuing cooperation on IMT standards
Network aspects of identification systems
ICT and the environment
ICT management and operations
GSC ITS Task Force
New
GSC14-RES-[27] Telecommunication/ICT accessibility for persons with disabilities
GSC14-RES-[28] Smart grids
GSC14-RES-[29] Governance of ICTs
[TSB]
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Task Force Opening Plenary Reports - ITS
Oral report by GSC ITS Task Force Chair
GSC13-RES-14 should be updated to add emphasis on identifying priority
ITS communications standards and developing a coordinated roadmap for
ITS communications standardisation
The GSC Task Force will also work on
The standards approach for 700 MHz allocated for ITS
The standards needed to achieve cognitive radios that meet the needs for
the long life of communications devices in automobiles and lorries
Safety discussions are being held nationally, it is hoped to bring them
to the GSC at the next meeting
The GSC Task Force will be chaired by ARIB for the next year with ETSI
leading the priority communications and roadmap tasks and TIA leading
the cognitive radio task
Proposed to revise GSC13-RES-14 “GSC ITS Task Force”
[RS+TSB]
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Task Force Opening Plenary Reports - IMT
Presentation
GSC14-PLEN-016
Candidate radio interface technologies will be evaluated in
the Step 4 of IMT-Advanced radio interface development
process
12 evaluation groups registered with ITU-R
Coordination among evaluation groups is strongly
encouraged to facilitate comparison and consistency of
results
Pre-coordination or discussions towards coordination should be
carried out through the Task Force activities
Requested input from PSOs on national/regional activities
concerning evolution of radio interfaces towards IMTAdvanced
Proposed continuation of the Task Force
Proposed update of GSC13-RES-01 “Continuing Cooperation
on IMT Standardization”
[TSB+KS]
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AOB
GSC14-PLEN-42 (ITU)
Noted the increasing difficulty concerning availability of
texts from PSOs that are referenced in ITU-T
Recommendations, in particular when the management
of the standards portfolio is outsourced to third parties.
Participants were reminded that in becoming qualified
under the procedures of Rec. ITU-T A.5 for referencing
within ITU-T Recommendations, PSOs agreed to provide
a reference copy to ITU-T and that the PSO follows a
document management regime that keeps older and
obsolete versions of standards available.
Offline discussions were encouraged among the
PSO and ITU representatives to ease the situation
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Summary
Substantial increase in activity and interest was
noticed for ICT and climate change
The approach of PPSO leading the HIS
discussions has shown to be very effective
Most High Interest Subject areas have seen
progress since GSC13
Participants were commended for their
commitment to work on global standards
The Chair thanked all for their participation and
spirit of cooperation
The final agenda for this meeting, including all
associated documents, is contained in GSC14PLEN-01R4
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