The webinar describes the criteria for classifying organizations and documents in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), particularly the role of Standards Development Organizations (SDOs) and industrial consortia in standardization. It also explains the differences between formal and de facto standardization, as well as the processes through which de facto standards are adopted by SDOs. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of national, regional, and international organizations, their coordination, and relevant agreements for standardization in the ICT field, including blockchain.
 

The learning objectives of this webinar are:

• To understand and apply the different criteria for the classifications of organisations and documents, especially in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) arena.
• To be able to describe the role in ICT standardisation of Standards Development Organisations (SDOs), recognised SDOs, and industrial consortia, as well as their interplay.
• To identify the characteristics of formal and de facto standardisation, and to be aware of the processes through which de facto standards are adopted by SDOs.
• To identify the main categories of ICT standards and documents, including which type of documents may be produced by each organisation, and to get familiar with the naming conventions.
• To understand the differences among National, Regional and International organisations, the benefits derived of their coordination, and to be aware of the main agreements and procedures supporting it.
• To understand why standards are usually referenced by legislation, and the need to issue standardisation requests when a societal need is identified in a specific area.
• To know the main SDOs dealing with blockchain