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.

Mobility

IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA)13 January 2022

IEEE SA Places Focus to Fuel the Future of Mobility

Transportation is all about moving goods and people from place to place. The mobility industry, which comprises roadways, railways, airways, and waterways, is undergoing disruptive changes driven by technological advancements, particularly information and communication technologies (ICTs). For example, the evolution of road transportation is driven by connectivity, increasing autonomy, electrification,…
Healthcare & Life Sciences

IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA)21 December 2021

How Blockchain Technology Can Help Address Legacy Challenges in Healthcare

Imagine that a flu vaccine shortage arises in the middle of a deadly flu season. There are likely unused doses sitting in hospital basements or doctors’ office supply rooms across the country. But because there is not a single, shared, and secure repository for the flu vaccine inventory, medical professionals…
Manufacturing

IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA)20 December 2021

Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, University of Florence, and Vital Mechanics Won the 2021 Retail Digital Transformation Grand Challenge

In the retail industry, manufacturers are accelerating the growth of their direct-to-consumer businesses; retailers are maturing private brand programs; and consumers expect personalized products and experiences as well as full transparency to responsible sourcing and sustainable practices. COVID-19 has also exposed the risks of traditional product creation models and long…
Mobility

IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA)9 December 2021

Three Mobility Trends to Watch in 2022

More than ever, the mobility industry continues to invest in ground-breaking innovations. Advancing autonomous driving, connected vehicles, sustainable and smart city transportation, and the use of mobility as a service (MaaS). These technological advances are driving the focus and work of the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) in the mobility…
Energy

IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA)9 November 2021

IEEE Standards for the Evolving Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Ecosystem

The electric utility industry traces its roots to the launch of the world’s first centralized power plant in 1882, Thomas Edison’s Pearl Street Station, located in the financial district of New York City was one of the earliest, albeit small, centralized electricity generation and distribution systems. But while the centralized…
IEEE SA News

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…
IEEE SA News

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…