Standards

Founded in 1901, NIST is a federal agency within the United States Commerce Department. The NIST strives to promote the nation's innovation and competitiveness by advancing science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance our economic security and quality of life. - [Read more]

ISO is a leading developer of global technical standards, and these standards have important economic and social repercussions. ISO standards benefit society as a whole by helping engineers and manufacturers solve basic production and distribution problems. - [Read more]

The OMG, started in 1989, is an international, open-membership, not-for-profit computer industry consortium. OMG Task Forces develop standards for a wide range of technologies, including Real-time, Embedded and Specialized systems, analysis & design, architecture-driven modernization and Middleware. On the website is complete information about all the OMG projects and task forces and how to join. - [Read more]