Biometrics includes physical or behavioural human characteristics such as fingerprints, facial patterns, voice or signature, which are unique to individuals. They can be used digitally to identify and allow people access...
Addressing urban mobility is a key challenge facing cities in the coming decade. According to the UNEP, transport is responsible for nearly a quarter of global energy-related CO2, giving rise to congestion, pollution and...
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used broadly by academia and governments, as well as across diverse industries, such as healthcare, manufacturing, transport and retail to enhance products and services and user...
There is an old joke that “snowwhiteandthe7dwarfs” is an ideal password because it contains eight characters and a number. It makes us smile because, at one time or another, most of us have been annoyed about having to...
As the COVID-19 pandemic shows no signs of disappearing, global standards developing organizations work closer than ever together to develop countermeasures to prevent it spreading further.
During the course of 2020, the United States government came under attack in one of the world’s biggest-ever security breaches. Cyber-criminals gained access to a number of federal agencies, including the Treasury and...
Manufacturers and businesses use barcodes, quick response (QR) codes and radio frequency ID (RFID) tags to streamline different processes, such as inventory, manufacturing, maintenance, sales and safety, as well as...
Last spring when COVID-19 assailed economic and social norms, business organizations transferred their activities to an all-digital environment. Travel ceased and online meetings proliferated. After an initial period of...
The IEC Standardization Management Board (SMB) held its most recent meeting during the 1st IEC fully virtual General Meeting. Key topics covered new ways of working, how to improve the standards development process, new...
The IEC System for active assisted living (IEC SyC AAL) Working Group 1 on user focus, defines use cases that take into account the needs of the user, including end users or an organization relevant to the SyC AAL. It...
Digital transformation has accelerated across industries since the onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic, as the world continues to adapt to new ways of living, working, learning and delivering key services, such as...
The Riyadh International Standards Summit held on 4 November 2020 examined the themes of Global crises need global solutions – How international standards can help and Digital transformation and the role of international...
The Internet of Things, big data, advanced robotics and artificial intelligence are transforming the connection between technology and people. It may even be possible that a new dimension is added to machines in an area...
Through the IEC Affiliate Country Programme, developing and newly industrialized countries can participate in the IEC standardization and conformity assessment work. Through its global reach, the programme increases the...
The IEC Affiliates Country Programme, launched in 2001, provides developing and newly industrialized countries with a platform to participate in the IEC community. Affiliate countries can learn how to benefit from...
The global big data analytics market is expected to reach USD 105,08 billion by 2027, thanks to increasing volume of data and adoption of big data tools, according to a report by Research and Markets.
No city can operate without electricity. In homes, electricity is used to power lights, refrigerators, washing machines and water pumps. It is used for trams, signalling systems, medical equipment in hospitals and...
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems promise to bring many benefits, however considerations in the areas of trust, ethics and societal concerns stemming from the application domain, business requirements, regulatory...
Artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things and virtual reality (VR) are changing how many industries operate and how we go about our lives, communicate, work, deliver healthcare and learn.
