Title :
ITU-T in 2008: empowering global ICT development
Author :
Johnson, Malcolm
Author_Institution :
ITU, Telecommun. Standardization Bur., Geneva
fDate :
10/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
ITU-T is the only international, intergovernmental standards organization. The challenges it faces today are to extend the benefits of the information society to all regardless of income or disability. It must help the ICT industry to become environmentally responsible and accountable, and it must provide stewardship for the creation of global standards for next-generation networks that will bring seamless interconnectivity between all types of networks and devices. This article provides a snapshot of ITU-T activities and an idea of strategic direction.
Keywords :
globalisation; social aspects of automation; telecommunication networks; telecommunication standards; ITU-T international intergovernmental standards organization; global ICT industry development; global standard; next-generation network interconnectivity; Communication system security; DSL; Next generation networking; Optical fiber networks; Routing; Standardization; Standards development; Technology management; Telecommunication network management; Telephony;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
Conference_Location :
10/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
DOI :
10.1109/MCOM.2008.4644125
