Global Standards Development: Setting the Course for Technology Directions

Global standards development plays a key role in setting the technology directions the industry will adopt and follow into the future. Nortel is committed to this global standardization process and plays a leading role in the large and complex process that brings these standards into existence. Today, the company participates in 79 standards and standards-related bodies - including forums, trade associations, accredited bodies, partnership projects, government advisory committees, and treaty-based organizations - and holds 106 leadership positions in 43 different standards organizations.