The vital role of standards in our smart world
Issue 04/2018 Message from Frans Vreeswijk, IEC General Secretary & CEOThe fourth industrial revolution is blurring the traditional boundaries between the physical, digital and biological worlds. More...
Nearly every aspect of our lives bears the imprint of smart technology. From home thermostats controlled via a smart phone to watches that monitor our health, the number of traditional devices that...
Technology breakthroughs are lowering the cost of renewable energies while low-voltage direct current systems (LVDC) are being tested by experts both in the developed and developing world.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the big buzz words in the tech industry. From robots to self-driving cars, digital twins and medical diagnosis, AI promises to deliver innovation on the scale of...
New technologies will revolutionize the way we commute and transport goods over short and long distances, helped by a plethora of IEC International Standards.
As up to 80% of cyber breaches may originate in supply chains, protecting these is an absolute priority for all organizations. Industrial and critical infrastructure assets are most at risk. The IEC...
We use the expression “belt and braces” to mean that we are being extra careful about something. The idea is that if our belt breaks unexpectedly, our braces will ensure that our...
Billions of connected devices and systems make up the internet of...
International Standards for wearable electronics devices are now...
Increasingly, industry projects need to apply a combination of...
Cutting edge research and development (R&D) projects are...
Every day, whether at home, in the workplace, hospitals, airports...
Many countries around the world are working towards producing...
Explosive (Ex) atmospheres – also termed hazardous...
Artificial intelligence, robotics, biometrics, virtual and...
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