TSACC-02-519
Global Standards Collaboration “Information on the Move”
Presentation to TSACC 29th Plenary 29 October, 2002
What is GSC?
• An Informal Gathering Of Global and Regional Telecom Standards Development Organizations To
– formulate strategies for collaboration – set priorities for international standardization work – support the pre-eminence of the ITU-T in global telecom standards
• A Relaxed Environment For Standards CEOs
– to network – to discuss the way ahead – to come to grips with the changing world of standards development
Why Participate?
Opportunities • enable exchange of standards information on industry trends and opportunities world-wide • assess where standards can facilitate and add value and with what priority • showcase Canadian business and talent in this sector • influence the direction and promote the development of standards • reinforce Canada’s interests as integral to global standards directions
Benefits • improve Canada’s global competitiveness • benefit from the development experiences of other regions as made available through information exchange • facilitate a harmonized approach to standardization • enhance Canada’s reputation as a world leader in telecommunications • build credibility for TSACC and Canada in the global standards community
GSC-8 Participants
• Participating Standards Organizations
– – – – – – – – – International Telecommunication Union (ITU) European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Australia: Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) Canada: Telecommunications Standards Advisory Council of Canada (TSACC) Korea: Telecommunication Technology Association (TTA) Japan: Telecommunication Technology Committee (TTC) Japan: Association of Radio Industries and Businesses (ARIB) United States: Committee T1 United States: Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
• Invited Observer Organizations
– – – – – Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Inter-American Telecom Commission (CITEL ) Asia Pacific Telecom (APT) China Communications Standards Association (CCSA)
Introduction to GSC-8
• 27 April – 1 May 2003, Ottawa • Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel • “New Look” GSC
– Based on reforms from Sydney – GTSC and GRSC replace old GSC and RAST – HoD play more proactive role
• Last hosted by TSACC in Ottawa in 1993 • 120 delegates
Meeting Officials
• GSC-8 Chair – Jim MacFie, Nortel • GSC-8 V-Chair – Bill McCrum, Industry Canada • GSC-8 Rapporteur –
• GTSC Chair – Phil Saunders, ITAC • GTSC Vice-Chair – John Visser, Nortel • GTSC Rapporteur – Bill Munson, ITAC • GRSC Chair –David Farnes, RABC • GRSC Vice-Chair – • GRSC Rapporteur – Susan Hoyler, TIA
Canadian Delegation
Head of Delegation – Jim MacFie
GTSC Delegation
– – – – – – – – Phil Saunders Bill McCrum Bill Munson Keith Knightson Os Monkewich John Visser David Clemis Mike Harrop
GRSC Delegation
–David Farnes –Vino Vinodrai –Paul Manuel –Remi Chayer –Doug Sward –Veena Rawat –A N Other –A N Other
HoD and management meetings
Sunday April 27
GSC Plenary
Monday April 28
Meeting Calendar
Joint GTSC and GRSC Tuesday April 29
GRSC Wednesday April 30
GTSC
IPR
EWG Users
GSC Plenary
Thursday May 1
Industry Trends and Challenges
• • • • • • Broadband evolution and deployment Security – Critical Infrastructure Assurance ITU Plenipotentiary Conference results Consolidation of fora and consortia Intellectual Property Rights Alternative approaches for Next Generation Networks, 3G vs. 802.11
GTSC Canadian Preparations
GTSC Area of Interest Broadband Access Standards Next Generation Networks
Quality of Standards, Conformity Assessment Quality of Service
Canadian Contributor Keith Knightson Keith Knightson
Oz Monkewich
Service Platforms Optical Transport Networks Security
Lawful Interception Architecture and Protocols
Mike Harrop
Intellectual Property Rights User Interests Electronic Working
Jim MacFie John Visser, David Clemis
GRSC Areas of Interest
GRSC
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) • Human Health Effects by RF exposure • Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and Radio Local Area Networks (LANS) • IMT-2000 • Satellite Services • Internet Protocol over wireless media (including satellite) • Digital Broadcasting • Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) • Public Safety and Disaster Relief • Compliance • Measurement Uncertainties in Radio and Terminal Equipment
Administration
• Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel • Room Logistics:
– Day 1 and 4, Ballroom “A” – Day 2 and 3, Convention Level
• Meeting Secretariat provided by TSACC Secretariat plus support from ITAC and SCC
Administration (cont’d)
• Admin Offices and Cyber Café – Victoria Room
– Hybrid Wired/Wireless LAN facilities – Technical and admin support
• Support to Sessions
– Rapporteurs – AV and Slide Deck Support
Sponsorship and Publicity
• Standards Council has the lead • Two major functions
– Publicity
• Press releases, publications, directional info • Participant material
– Sponsorship
• Seeking financial and in-kind contributions
• Organizational representatives
• • • • • Wayne Perrin, SCC – coordinator Pilar Castro, SCC David Clemis, TSACC Ted Campbell, RABC Bill Munson, ITAC
Sponsorship
We Are Looking For Your Support • Participation
– Through preparation of contributions – As a member of the Canadian Delegation
• Financial contributions
– Event-specific – General contributions
• In-kind contribution
– Resources – Technical assistance
For more information, contact TSACC Secretariat
Our Contributors To Date:
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GSC-8 Ottawa… April 27 – May 1 2003 Canada Invites The World TSACC Invites Your Support