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Jørgen Friis, ETSI VP SES

Global Standards Collaboration (GSC) 14. EU ICT Standardization Policy Results of EC ICT Study and EC White paper on Modernising ICT Standardisation in the EU - The Way Forward. Jørgen Friis, ETSI VP SES. Highlight of Current Activities.

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Jørgen Friis, ETSI VP SES

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  1. Global Standards Collaboration (GSC) 14 EU ICT Standardization PolicyResults of EC ICT Study and EC White paper onModernising ICT Standardisation in the EU -The Way Forward Jørgen Friis, ETSI VP SES

  2. Highlight of Current Activities • The European Commission launched in 2006 a study on the specific policy needs for ICT standardization • ETSI has participated in the EC ICT Study Steering Committee that has been monitoring the execution of the study • The objectives of the study are: • To present in an accurate and objective way the current state-of-play of standardisation in the ICT area. • To discuss the views of the expert team regarding future developments. • To describe the needs and expectations of the market from the ICT standardisation policy in Europe by providing justifications. • To formulate clear policy recommendations.

  3. European Standardization policy • Principles for a European (ICT) standardisation policy • ICT Standardisation : voluntary co-operation amongst stakeholders; each has specific expectations • Societal community: support for public interest issues • Public authorities: support/complement legislation and policies • Industry: competitiveness, innovation and interoperability • The current EU standardisation policy, largely based on the New Approach, has been proved beneficial to achieving internal market objectives • The revised EU ICT standardisation policy needs to balance the various interests

  4. EU ICT Standardization Policy • Directive 98/34- formal recognition of ESOs: • ESO standards can be associated with EU legislation/policies • ESO’s relations with international standardisation • Basis for co-financing • Basis for standardisation mandates • Complemented by Council Decision (CD 87/95) - introduces some flexibility for ICT sector: • Interoperability • Functional standards • International standardisation • Flexibility for public procurement

  5. Expectation to the new EU ICT Standardization Policy • Linked to market and policy developments and thus supporting competitiveness and innovation • Accommodate the dynamics of the ICT sector ( infrastructures and applications) • Allow for fast standard setting to provide industry/SME with high quality standards which balance competitiveness expectations with societal needs • Re-position EU standardisation at global level and strengthen co-operation EU wide and globally • Ensure consumer satisfaction • Strengthen Internal market by fostering reference to standards in legislation /policy on the basis of common criteria for processes • Increase quality, coherence and consistency of ICT standards • Support implementation of standards

  6. Proposed EU ICT Standardization Policy (1) • Attributes for ICT standards associated with EU legislation and policies :10 characteristics related to processes and deliverables; based on WTO criteria ; They cover openness, consensus, Balance, transparency, maintenance, availability, IPR, relevance, neutrality &stability, quality • Permanent policy dialogue with all stakeholders via the establishment of a multi stakeholders ICT standardisation platform ; complemented by a coordination structure between standards developing organisations

  7. Proposed EU ICT Standardization Policy (2) • Direct referencing of Fora & Consortia specifications for specific cases and under specific conditions only • Promoting better co-operation between ESOs and Fora & Consortia leading to ESO standards • Flexibility in public procurement provisions • Effective IPR policies not discriminating among different business models and considering declaration of ex ante licensing terms • Synergy between ICT R&D, innovation and standardisation

  8. The review process • Study managed by external consultant • Steering committee with all stakeholders • Public consultation report and recommendations • Commission document: The way forward • Open meeting February 2008 • IPR related Open Meeting November 2008 • Preparation White paper on new orientations • Commission adoption early July 2009 • Public consultation on White Paper July 2009

  9. Next Steps • The White paper on ICT standardization was published 2nd July 2009 and aim at achieving a modern ICT standardization policy • The public is invited to comment on the white paper until 15 September • The Commission will decide on next steps in the light of comments received; rev CD 87/95 • A workshop on education on ICT standardization is planned for 18th November • Impact assessment expected January 2010 • EXPRESS policy group will deliver report end of 2009 • Coordination with Horizontal standardisation review • Legal package on ICT standardisation expected mid 2010

  10. Supplementary Slides

  11. Supplementary Slides • GSC14-PLEN-067a1 • White paper - Modernising ICT Standardisation in the EU - The Way Forward

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