The first comprehensive treatise on worldwide telecommunication standards, this book describe the why, who, and howù of international telecommunications standards-setting. More than ever, end-user manufacturers and marketers need to understand how telecommunication standards are set, what they can do to influence global decision-making, and how standards affect them. A powerful tool for successful competition in this heavily standards-dependent field, this definitive guide helps you adapt specific steps towards positive standards-making and applications.
Introduction. The Industry's Own Drive to Standards. Statification and Arbitration of Standards. Perestroika West: An Era of Telecommunication Reform. Consequences of Reform and Market Pressures. Conclusions. Glossary. Biliography. Index.