Standards Organizations

Standards Organizations


Various standards organizations for data communication exist today.
They are broadly classified into three categories:

1. Standards ,Creation and Committees.

2. Forums

3. Regulatory Agencies


Standards Creation Committees


Some important organizations in this category are:

International Organization for Standardization (ISO; also known as International Standards Organization)
A multinational standards body

International Telecommunications Union - Telecommunication Standards Sector (ITU-T)
Previously, CCITT. Developed under United Nations for national standards.

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
An affiliate of ITU-T

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
Largest professional engineering body in the world. Oversees the development and adoption of international electrical and electronic standards.

Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA; formerly Electronic Industries Association)
Aligned with ANSI. Focuses public awareness and lobbying for standards.