1. Ecma, 50 years and beyond Josée Auber

2. In work programme now Scripting (ECMAScript), XML schemas (XPS, OOXML), languages (Eiffel, C#) Optical Media(CD, DVD, UDO, UMD, Test Method for the Estimation of Lifetime of Optical Media for Long- term Data Storage, Holographic Information Storage Near Field Communication, Close Proximity Electric Induction, TV-White Spaces, Ultra Wide Band, 60 GHz communications Environmental Design considerations, Determination of chemical emission rates, The Eco Declaration, Energy efficiency standard, Network Proxying for Energy Efficiency Acoustical, Electromagnetic and Product Safety attributes of ICT and CE equipment Universal 3D Rue du Rhône 114 - CH-1204 Geneva - T: +41 22 849 6000 - F: +41 22 849 6001 - www.ecma-international.org 2

3. Watching out for new work Constantly investigating new work with our members, in our Technical Committees For instance, members proposal now in TC 32 on interoperability of video conference systems Academic workshop: 1st International Workshop on Standards and Technologies in Multimedia Archives and Records (STAR) in 2010 in Lausanne, next in November 2011 Rue du Rhône 114 - CH-1204 Geneva - T: +41 22 849 6000 - F: +41 22 849 6001 - www.ecma-international.org 3

4. Looking for the right match in Ecma working methods Ecma: small working structures (15 companies or less), working fast, consensus easy to achieve Public reviews made possible: process defined, use is not systematic (by topic, TC choice to use it) Input to and review of intermediate drafts either from general public or targeted at organization in liaison Adherence to WTO principles for given standardization topics Speed or wide consensus: Ecma can do either Ecma experience, like elsewhere, is that the wider the consensus, the more time it takes Ecma part of the larger standardization landscape choice to have an Ecma standard as final step or to propose it to other SDOs, e.g. to JTC 1 for fast-track Rue du Rhône 114 - CH-1204 Geneva - T: +41 22 849 6000 - F: +41 22 849 6001 - www.ecma-international.org 4

5. Cultivate our membership Keep and attract Ordinary (Full) members (the Ecma backbone and strength) and Associate members. Cultivate diversity with SME (Small and Medium sized Enterprises) and SPC (Small Private Companies) members. Attract pointed expertise with NFPs (Not-For-Profit organizations) All stakeholders participate directly as members, around the same table. Rue du Rhône 114 - CH-1204 Geneva - T: +41 22 849 6000 - F: +41 22 849 6001 - www.ecma-international.org 5

6. Our goal for the next decade Continue to play a key role in the extraordinary development in IT, telecommunications and Consumer Electronics, via dissemination of new technologies, and delivery of first class standards to its members, partners and the standard user community. Continue to bring in major contributions Move technology from our members to mature standards Collaborate with the worlds major SDOs Rue du Rhône 114 - CH-1204 Geneva - T: +41 22 849 6000 - F: +41 22 849 6001 - www.ecma-international.org 6

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