IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA)

The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) is a collaborative organization, where innovators raise the world’s standards for technology. IEEE SA provides a neutral and open environment that empowers innovators - across borders and disciplines - to shape and improve technology. We enable the collaborative exploration of emerging technologies, the identification of challenges and opportunities to address, and the development of recommendations, solutions and technology standards that solve market-relevant problems. Together, we are raising the standards that benefit industry and humanity; making technology better, safer and sustainable for the future.

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IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA)14 October 2021

Meet the 2021 World Standards Day Video Contest Winners

In celebration of World Standards Day 2021, IEEE SA invited global communities to share their ideas on the IEEE Standards that transform our lives and work. We received videos from across the world and were impressed by the quality and diversity of topics. We would like to thank everyone who…
Technology

IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA)4 October 2021

Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security

Challenges in Agriculture and Food Security Agriculture is facing many challenges. Conventional farming practices are degrading soil health, releasing carbon from the soil, increasing erosion, polluting water sources, polluting the air and polluting natural ecosystems. It is estimated that food production and other types of land use are responsible for…
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IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA)8 September 2021

5 Ways Technology Standards Can Help You In Your Career

Jeffry Handal, an IEEE volunteer, credits his knowledge of standards with helping him land his job at Cisco Systems Inc. During the technical screening part of the application process, he was able to refer to standards when answering multiple technical questions, which helped him stand out from other job applicants. Many…
Technology

IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA)31 August 2021

Why Sensor Standardization is a Growing Need for the Internet Of Things

Traditionally, sensors have been used for camera imaging and sensing, quantifying, and communicating information about humidity, temperature, motion, speed, proximity, and other aspects of their environment. Today, they have become key enablers for a host of new technologies that are essential to business and industry, and to everyday life,…
Technology

IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA)3 August 2021

How Organizations Can Create Inclusive and Positive Online Experiences for Children

Technology is now permanently intertwined with children’s lives almost from the beginning – from smart baby monitors to playing with connected toys, watching online videos, social media, using voice activated assistants, online education, and mobile apps. An elementary-aged child’s day looks very different than even a decade ago, with technology…
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IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA)26 July 2021

Common Purpose, Different Paths: Stories of IEEE Standards Developers

From Wi-Fi to electric vehicles (EVs), and medical devices to smart grid, IEEE has nearly 1,200 active standards and 1,000 standards under development. Behind IEEE’s leadership in standards development and related collaboration around the world are the volunteers who share a common commitment to fostering technological innovation and excellence for…
Technology

IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA)28 June 2021

Enter The 2021 World Standards Day Video Contest To Win $500

Every year on 14 October, IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) joins the international community in celebrating the importance of standards development and honoring the collaboration of individuals and organizations across the globe who drive technological innovation. Our theme for this year’s celebration is “IEEE Standards that Transform Our Lives and…
Technology

IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA)24 June 2021

How Can Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence Transform the Healthcare Industry?

The answers to some of the challenges facing the world today — connectivity for all people and businesses regardless of location, equitable healthcare, sustainable and reliable energy, and reducing the transportation industry’s dependence on fossil fuel — will likely be found in data. However, we can only discover solutions for…
Energy

IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA)9 February 2021

Raising Safety Standards in Energy and Engineering

This post is an adaptation of the article by the University of Washington Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. For those of us who have ever watched TV, talked on a cellphone, enjoyed listening to AM/FM radio broadcasts, or received an MRI scan, we can confidently do so with the…
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IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA)1 February 2021

2021 IEEE Standards Association Awards Nominations Are Open

IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) recognizes outstanding standards development participation through various award categories. Nominations for the 2021 IEEE SA Awards are now open until 31 July. Nominations can be made for the following awards: IEEE SA Standards Medallion For major contributions to standards development, e.g., leadership in standardization of new…