Wyn Lucas
Independent Telecommunications Consultant
THE ITU-T and YOU
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What/Who drives the
standardisation process
Market Place
Manufacturers
Customers
Operators/Service
Providers
Market Place
Manufacturers
Customers
Operators/Service
Providers
ITU-T
The ITU-T is recognised as the preeminent global telecommunications
standardisation body.
ITU-T Reform Results
ITU-T reform has resulted in a faster
and more responsive organisation which
now meets the needs of its Sector
Members.
THE ITU-T and YOU
Could participation in the ITU-T
offer benefits to your
organisation?
The ITU-T Mission
ITU-T's mission is to ensure an efficient
and on-time production of high quality
global standards covering all fields of
telecommunications (and related ICTs),
thereby meeting the needs and
aspirations of its members and
customers.
The ITU offers you – opportunities
to:
Input to the evolution of global
telecommunications networks.
Actively participate in the development &
approval of global standards.
Network and develop contacts thereby
promoting your business.
Access to ITU documentation and ITU-T
working documents.
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telecommunications networks - 1
Promote your products or services:
- ensure global standards are
compatible with your offering and
vice-versa.
- influence related global standards in
support of your offering.
- protect your IPR.
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telecommunications networks - 2
Protect your products or services:
- ensure global standards are
compatible with your offering and
vice-versa.
- influence related global standards in
support of your offering.
- protect your IPR.
HOW?
Participate in the work of the
ITU-T Study Groups
As a Sector Member you can:
- participate in all study group
meetings.
- participate in email discussion
groups.
- submit written contributions.
- take part in the approval process.
Participate in the work of the
ITU-T Study Groups
As a Sector Member :
- your status is the same as any other
Sector Member.
- your rights are the same as any other
Sector Member.
- your opportunities within the ITU-T are
the same as any other Sector Member.
If you are in the
telecommunications business Then there is an ITU-T
Study Group which could
impact you
ITU-T Study Groups
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Operational aspects of service provision, networks
and performance.
3 Tariff and accounting principles including related
telecommunications economic and policy issues.
4 Telecommunication management, including TMN.
5 Protection against electromagnetic environment
effects.
6 Outside plant.
9 Integrated broadband cable networks and
television and sound transmission.
11 Signalling requirements and protocols.
Study Groups
12 End-to-end transmission performance of networks
and terminals.
13 Multi-protocol and IP-based networks and their
internetworking.
15 Optical and other transport networks.
16 Multimedia services, systems and terminals.
17 Data networks and software for
Telecommunications
SSG Special Study Group “IMT-2000 and beyond.
TSAG Telecommunications Standardisation Advisory
Group
So, the ITU offers you –
opportunities to:
Input to the evolution of global
telecommunications networks.
Actively participate in the development &
approval of global standards.
Network and develop contacts thereby
promoting your business.
Access to ITU documentation and ITU-T
working documents.
Should you be a Sector Member?
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Should you be a Sector Member?
Can you afford not to be?
Should you be a Sector Member?
Can you afford not to be?
If your product or service either is
influenced by or may influence an
International Telecommunications
standard then you should be.
You cannot always rely on others
protecting your interests – they may be
your competitor tomorrow!
Thank you
ITU-T