1. San José State University 1 An International Standardization Case Study Analysis Competition Stephen K. Kwan, Ph.D. Professor, Information Systems College of Business kwan_s@cob.sjsu.edu408-924-3514 Proposal for Sponsorship

2. San José State University 2 An International Standardization Case Study Analysis Competition Purpose: To promote education about standardization among universities. Provides an opportunity to make students aware of the issues surrounding standardization from corporate strategy, industry, regional, and international perspectives. Creates a forum for discussion among students, academics and practitioners to build a community of learners. Timeline: Regional and International competitions to be held in 2010. In English Theme: Sustainability

3. San José State University AmericasEurope Asia First Round - Regional Competitions Need to find judges and organizers to recruit universities to participate Need to find regional sponsors – national standards bodies?

4. San José State University AmericasEurope Asia Second Round – International Competition Need to find judges and organizers to recruit universities to participate Need to find international and corporate sponsors

5. San José State University 5 TelePresence&VideoConferenceRooms

6. 6 Cisco had expressed interest in using their HD teleconference technology – TelePresence, to help us run this competition. This is GREEN: No “long distance” travel is needed for the contestants. They can go to a city where Cisco (or IBM) has the equipment installed in their offices and use the equipment to present to the judges. Challenges: Time Zones Rules, Rules, and Rules  Appropriate Cases

7. San José State University 7 Endorsements from: ? ?? Some Potential Global University as part of the Smarter Planet Initiative?? Some Potential Re: TelePresence Committee on Education Sponsorship from: ANSI Foundation √ ?

8. San José State University 8 Endorsements from: Committee on Education Sponsorship from: ANSI Foundation Donation of Prize $$ Donation of Web-based Videoconferencing And Archiving Facilities

9. San José State University 9 Would like to invite NIST, CNIS, KSA, ISO, IEC, ITU, ECMA, METI, JISC, … to be Sponsors Any Regional and International organizing volunteers? Contact me directly