An overview of the European Telecommunication Standards InstituteEuropean Telecommunication Standards InstituteETSI_cf7fde8c-c704-11e1-bf94-8485d29b11beETSI is a world-leading standards developing organization for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Founded initially to serve European needs, ETSI has become highly-respected as a producer of technical standards for worldwide use.EuropeInformation Technology IndustryCommunication Technology IndustryETSI MembersOver 700 companies, big and small, from 62 countries on 5 continentsManufacturersNetwork OperatorsService ProvidersContent ProvidersNational AdministrationsMinistriesUniversitiesResearch BodiesConsultanciesUser OrganizationsCentre for Testing & Interoperability* Specification, validation and testing * Development of test specifications * Use of best practices, languages and techniques * Organization of Interoperability events_cf7fe062-c704-11e1-bf94-8485d29b11beTo develop standards for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)._cf7fe116-c704-11e1-bf94-8485d29b11beIndependenceIndependent of all other organizations and structures Neutrality Respected for neutrality and trustworthiness TrustworthinessIntellectual Property RightsEsteemed for our world-leading Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) PolicyCollaboration*Strategic collaboration with numerous global and regional standards-making organizations and industry groupings * Formally recognized as a European Standards Organization, with a global perspective * Contributing technical standards to support regulation * Defining radio frequency requirements for the technologies we standardizeInnovation* Efficient and speedy standards-making * Free download of all our standards * Electronic working to boost efficiency and reduce cost and environmental impact * Quality certified to ISO 9001:2008StandardsMake and publish standards._cf7fe1ac-c704-11e1-bf94-8485d29b11be1ETSI’s core business is standards-making; our publications are used worldwide _cf7fe24c-c704-11e1-bf94-8485d29b11beAdditional ServicesIntroduce additional services._cf7fe300-c704-11e1-bf94-8485d29b11be2Makers of StandardsUsers of StandardDifferent users, different needs -- Standards and reports designed to serve a wide spectrum of needs. Standards available to anyone free of charge. Methodologies, tools and services for the entire lifecycle of technical innovationWe have introduced additional services designed to give makers and users of standards the very best return on their investmentFora Hosting Offer tailored management and administrative support services to any forum._cf7fe3aa-c704-11e1-bf94-8485d29b11be2.1Offering a wide range of tailored management and administrative support services to any forum, drawing on ETSI’s core competences.Forapolis provides the infrastructure, tools and resources to operate your forum cost effectively, leaving you and your members free to concentrate on your core activities and objectivesTesting & Interoperability_cf7fe45e-c704-11e1-bf94-8485d29b11be2.2Centre for Testing & Interoperability* Specification, validation and testing * Development of test specifications * Use of best practices, languages and techniques * Organization of Interoperability eventsAlgorithms Production and custodianship of algorithms, codes and specialized software for telecommunication & broadcast systems._cf7fe526-c704-11e1-bf94-8485d29b11be2.3Telecommunications Industry Broadcast IndustryIPR Database Management and transparency of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) information in accordance with our IPR policy._cf7fe5e4-c704-11e1-bf94-8485d29b11be2.4Documentation Service Maintain a library of ETSI standards and reports._cf7fe6c0-c704-11e1-bf94-8485d29b11be2.5ETSI library of over 23 000 standards and reports distributed quarterly on DVD with on-line updates. Subscription included in ETSI membership and available for separate purchase.2012-07-05http://www.etsi.org/WebSite/document/aboutETSI/ETSIGenericPresentation2012_updatedSpring2012.pdfOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net