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📣 The 88th IEC General Meeting countdown begins! This year, we are coming back to the UK, where our hosts
@BSI_UK
are preparing a series of inspiring events on the theme “Towards an All-Electric and Connected Society”.
Join us from 21-24 October to explore the impact of
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IEC, ISO and ITU committee for
#JPEG
receives Emmy Award at for innovative standard from US Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
#EngineeringEmmyAward
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Effective standardization and quality assurance measures help ensure safe, reliable and economical electricity supply. Learn more:
#IECRE
#conformityassessment
#testing
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A new IEC Standard will determine the performance of wearable glucose sensors that can be used to help diabetics monitor their blood sugar level. These sensors offer an alternative to the finger pricking generally used to measure sugar levels. Read more:
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IEC CEO Frans Vreeswijk and
@ISOSecGen
Sergio Mujica with their Emmy awards, courtesy of JTC 1 SC 29/WG 1 Convenor
@touradjebrahimi
, who attended the ceremony in Los Angeles in October
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How international standards can tackle important questions about the safety, ethics and trustworthiness of AI technologies in smart manufacturing
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Find out more about the new commented version of IEC Standard on classification of areas for Ex environments & plant safety:
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Over 320 participants joined the recent IEC workshop on smart cities which brought together eight speakers who shared their expertise about the new technologies that are shaping smart cities. Read more:
#IECSmartCities
#
#SmartCityStandards
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The IEC has presented its Thomas Edison Award to four individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the IEC. Find out more:
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Thank you to all the participants and the organizing committee for a very fruitful affiliate forum again this year!
#IECGM2019
#IECAffiliates
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Standards are vital to cities. The IEC takes a systems approach to smart cities with the aim of providing a holistic solutions to assist in the integration, interoperability and effectiveness of city systems. Read more:
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A new edition of the IEC Standard on the safety of household appliances is out. Learn more about the changes:
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IEC provides standards for Ultra high voltage (UHV) transmission systems. Learn more about this work:
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With the advent of light emitting diode (LED) technology, the prospects of what can be done with lights have expanded tremendously. IEC is paving the way for the LED revolution. Read more:
#SmartCityStandards
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Council, the supreme governing body of the IEC, held its meeting on 25 October 2019 during the IEC General Meeting in Shanghai.
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"Digital transformation is the benefit brought by new and emerging technologies, which will change the way we work and live – for the better". Read more from IEC YP Leader Shuo Wang:
#IECYP
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Listen to Steve Holbrook, Chair of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 38 discuss data flows in cloud computing. Read more:
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Cloud computing has taken the IT industry by storm. Estimated at USD 24.6 billion in 2010, cloud computing has already surpassed USD 100 billion and is expected to reach USD 150 billion by the end of 2020. How can standards help? Read more
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.
@Waggo
leads standardization work on cards and security devices for personal identification in the joint technical committee set up by IEC and
@isostandards
#jtc1
#sc17
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Effective use of data can help city residents. But using data collection and analysis to improve city services is not always straight-forward. Learn more about the data challenge for smart cities and how the IEC can help:
#SmartCityStandards
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Global challenges make the circular economy a necessity. Learn how standards can help:
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Because the cost and complexity of making a device ‘smart’ has decreased significantly, manufacturers can easily offer ‘smart’ devices. But for manufacturers of low-margin appliances, they have little incentive to maintain security.
#weekendread
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Join our next
#IECAcademy
webinar: "Best practices for IEC WG Convenors & Project leaders"
⏰ 8 April 2020
🔗9 am CEST
🔗3 pm CEST
#IECacademy
#webinar
#free
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Interested in learning more about standardization and conformity assessment and how you can contribute? Register to join the IEC Young Professionals Workshop that will take place in Geneva from 9-11 November.
#IECYP
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Household appliance safety plays a big role in the day-to-day life of consumers. IEC 60335-2 series have been updated to address new features and technology advancements to existing household appliances’ safety. Find out more:
#IECCommentedStandards
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The terms ‘machine learning’ and ‘deep learning’ are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. In machine learning, the machine builds up the knowledge to complete specific actions based on training data covering multiple datasets.
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IECRE, the IEC conformity assessment system for renewable energy, held its 2019 annual meeting in Feldkirch, Austria from 18-22 November with over 40 participants from 15 countries. Read more:
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The Chair of IEC SyC Smart Cities, Michael Mulquin, provides a thorough overview of the work of the IEC in supporting effective smart city standardization. Read more:
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Safety standards are made by men for men. How can the situation be improved?
Read more:
#Standardsforsafety
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While the software industry has been successful in deploying AI in production, the hardware industry — including automotive, industrial, and smart retail — is still in its infancy in terms of AI productization
#AI
#weekendread
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The IEC has published a new technical report, IEC TR 63282, which provides recommendation for the standardization of voltage levels and other related aspects for LVDC systems. Learn more:
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The IEC blog has moved to the brand new IEC website. Here is why we rebuilt the site Come and visit us in our new home!
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How to international standards instil confidence through best practices? Read more:
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Join IEC,
@isostandards
and
@ITU
in celebrating World Standards Day on October 14. Take part in the competition now!
#WorldStandardsDay2020
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This week brings a few unusual applications of or developments in machine learning, as well as a particularly unusual rejection of the method for pandemic-related analysis.
#AI
#weekendread
#pandemic
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IEC Blog Digest: a monthly selection of stories delivered directly to your mailbox. Have you subscribed yet?
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The IEC and ISO Joint Technical Committee (JTC 1) for information technology met in India for the first time last month. Reena Garg, Head of Electronics & IT at hosts the Bureau of Indian Standards discusses the value of the event
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How to international standards instil confidence through best practices? Read more:
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A new edition of IEC 60112 safety standard to determine the proof of solid insulating materials is out. Discover more about the main changes from the previous edition:
#IECCommentedStandards
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As the home environment becomes more connected and people use an increasing number of smart devices and services, such as alarm and entertainment systems, there is a need to ensure the interoperability and safety of these.
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Join our next IEC Academy - YP series Webinar: "Best practice enabling young professionals in the Asia Pacific region"
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⏰ 19 May 2021
07:00 to 08:30 UTC
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15:00 to 16:30 CST
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Find out how IEC Standards and conformity assessment are helping the world to build a more sustainable and equitable future. Read the IEC Blog
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Check out the new IEC website with a modern look and increased usability and responsiveness:
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The market is ready for a standard on hydrogen propelled railway systems and the IEC is working to meet that demand. Read more:
#IECforTransport
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François Coallier, head of the ISO/IEC subcommittee which prepares standards for the IoT, explains his strategy:
#StandardsforIoT
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Sensor manufacturers and suppliers all over the world have a powerful tool at their disposal, enabling their products to meet the strictest requirements: IECQ testing and certification. Read more:
#conformityassessment
#IECQ
#testing
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The IEC and ISO joint technical committee which develops international standards for artificial intelligence (ISO/IEC JTC1/SC 42) has published part 3 of a series of standards for
#bigdata
.
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A new IEC systems committee addresses communication technologies and architectures. Learn more about it in an interview with its Chair and Vice Chair:
#IECSyCCOMM
#digitaltransformation
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What will the new quantum infrastructure look like? Register to participate in the Joint Symposium on Quantum Transport Technology on 28 April, co-hosted by IEC,
@ITU
and
@IEEE_PHO36
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International Standard looks to curb theft of personal data. Click to find out more:
#IECStandards
#cybersecurity
#personaldata
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Keeping your phone clean may help protect you against
#coronavirus
, but how safe is it to wash your phone?
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Learn more from an IEC expert on how technology can be harnessed to enhance the care, health and well-being of the elderly. Read more:
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Smart is a ubiquitous term used in a wide variety of circles and industries. For IEC experts, it has become urgent to agree on definitions of the concept. IEC Technical Committee 1 is working on it.
#SmartTech
#Innovation
#InnovationStandards
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IEC Standardization Management Board (SMB) held its most recent meeting during the IEC General Meeting in Shanghai.
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Innovations challenge business practices and trigger change. Conceptualized as a process of creative destruction by the political economist Joseph Schumpeter, innovation requires continual disruption and renewal.
#SmartTech
#InnovationStandards
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In January 2020, Alistair Mackinnon began his role as Chair of IECRE. Read his interview in IEC e-tech:
#IECRE
#conformityassessment
#testing
#IECchair
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Join IEC,
@isostandards
and
@ITU
in celebrating World Standards Day on October 14. Take part in the competition now!
#WorldStandardsDay2020
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Why cities need to become smart now and how
#IECStandards
can help
#smartcity
#worldsmartcity
#Barcelona
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ISO/IEC Technical Report 24030 provides over 130 AI use cases that show how
#artificialintelligence
is spearheading digital transformation
#AIstandards
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Find out how IEC National Committee members can get involved in the
#OnlineStandardsDevelopment
platform for members commenting
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Understanding algorithms: a new ISO/IEC report looks at the computational approaches for AI technologies
#machinelearning
#artificialintelligence
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The IEC has published a new edition of IEC 62288 for the latest generation of navigation displays on ships. A commented version is now available to help easily identify and understand changes made with the previous edition.
Read more:
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At the IEC, the month of March is an opportunity to highlight the work of women in the organization, starting with this conference on March 8. Read more:
#WomenatIEC
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Don't forget to register for the next World Smart City Forum in Barcelona
#WorldSmartCity2017
#smartcity
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The Online Standards Development platform, a joint IEC and ISO project that introduces new digital tools to streamline the standards development process, has launched significant enhancements to its commenting tool. Read more:
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A new IEC initiative will provide funding to help address some of the most pressing challenges facing the world.
Read more:
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Technology is becoming increasingly important in education as more digital resources tools, apps, games AR and VR are deployed. The
#COVID19
pandemic has accelerated the process
#StandardsforSDGs
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Digitization is a key focus for both industry and standards organizations
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The IEC Global Impact Fund provides grants for projects that address specific global environmental, governance and societal challenges through the application of IEC International Standards and Conformity Assessment Systems. Find out more:
#innovation
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International Standard looks to curb theft of personal data
#cybersecurity
#IECStandards
#policy
#regulation
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.
@vimalm
discusses IEC contribution to the UN sustainable development goals
#UNSDG
#StandardsforSDGs
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COVID-19 provides the opportunity to consider how the quality of city life can be improved. The smart use of technology combined with IEC Standards can help. Read more:
#SmartCityStandards
#IECSmartCities
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New IEC and
@isostandards
report sheds light on AI algorithms:
#ArtificialIntelligence
#InnovationStandards
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The IEC has adopted a systems approach to smart city standardization in recognition that cities are made up of individual albeit interconnected systems that must be addressed holistically. Read more:
#IECforSmartCities
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Baby-related technology is increasingly about monitoring newborns from afar using the latest facial recognition tools and artificial intelligence software. Find out more about the role of
#IECStandards
in keeping your data safe
#IECetech
#smarttech
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The IEC is launching a new initiative that will help solve solve specific environmental, social and governance challenges using IEC International Standards and IEC Conformity Assessment Systems.
Read more:
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A big thank you to the thousands of experts worldwide who develop the voluntary technical agreements that are published as international standards
#WorldStandardsDay2020
#WSD2020
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Developing
#smartcity
solutions that are citizen-centric and offer real value will be key to future success
#StandardsTuesday
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Each year on 14 October, the members of the IEC, ISO and ITU celebrate World Standards Day, which is a means of paying tribute to the collaborative efforts of thousands of experts worldwide who develop international standards
#Standards4SDGs
#WSD2022
#WorldStandardsDay
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“I am delighted to sign the declaration on gender responsive standards and call on engineers and scientists everywhere to encourage more girls to choose professions in science, technology, engineering and mathematics" - IEC CEO Frans Vreeswijk. Read more:
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Standardization work is essential to ensure that data can freely circulate between the various systems that comprise a city. Read more:
#IECforSmartCities
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“Because a smart city is a complex system of systems, SyC Smart Cities needs to establish and maintain liaison with other IEC technical committees” We caught up with Wei Sun, Vice Chair for SyC Smart Cities. Read the full interview here:
#smartcities
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