Advanced Topics in Information Technology Standards and Standardization Research: Volume One: 1 (Advances in Standardization Research) - Hardcover

Jakobs, Kai

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1591409381 ISBN 13: 9781591409380

Publisher: IGI Publishing, 2005

Synopsis

Advanced Topics in Information Technology Standards and Standardization Research is a series of books which features the most current research findings in all aspects of IT standardization research, from a diversity of angles, traversing the traditional boundaries between individual disciplines. ""Advanced Topics in Information Technology Standards and Standardization Research, Volume 1"", is a part of this series. ""Advanced Topics in Information Technology Standards and Standardization Research, Volume 1,"" presents a collection of chapters addressing a variety of aspects related to IT standards and the setting of standards. This book covers a variety of topics, such as economic aspects of standards, alliances in standardization and the relation between 'formal' standards bodies and industry consortia. It also offers a glimpse inside a standards working group, as well as a look at applications of standards in different sectors.

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About the Author

Kai Jakobs has been with Aachen University's (RWTH) Computer Science Department since 1985. His current research interests include various aspects of IT standards and standardisation processes. In addition, he has been working on a number of projects on various aspects of information networks. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Edinburgh.

Edition details

• Publisher: IGI Publishing
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1591409381
• ISBN 13: 9781591409380
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 300