Network Operators' Requirements and the Structure of Telecommunications Standards

Rysman, Marc; Simcoe, Tim

doi:10.4018/jitsr.2007010102

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“…The SSOs working in an environment where licensed network operators have strong role have harmonized their collaborations structures and styles almost completely. The needs of the licensed network operators drive the standardization in 3GPP and OMA (Brzezinski, 2007). Similar alignment towards another set of characteristics is visible in the environment where such licenses are not necessary.…”

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Complex Network Perspective on Collaboration in the ICT Standardization

Ali-Vehmas

2016

International Journal of Standardization Research

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Standardization is a crucial enabler of global business of Information and Communications Technologies. Convergence of the underlying networking paradigms of licensed Mobile Communication and license exempted Internet has made progress but full integration is still far from being complete. For standardization professionals the unpredictable convergence makes decision-making and participation in standardization complicated. This study examines collaboration in five closely related standardization organizations working in this field during the years from 2003 to 2008. The results show similarities and differences in collaboration structures and behaviours reflecting the specific scope and context of each standardization organization. Furthermore, this study extends the use of social network analysis as a tool to the field of empirical standardization research. The results pave the way to better collaboration in standardization communities of converging Mobile Internet and beyond by providing better visibility and new insights to standardization leaders, policy makers and users.

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Section: Similar and Differentmentioning

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Complex Network Perspective on Collaboration in the ICT Standardization

Ali-Vehmas

2016

International Journal of Standardization Research

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“…It has been argued that current standardization practices do not give enough notice to the operator's requirements and there should be some enhancement to the process (Brzezinski 2007). In OMA the operators get their requirements into the specifications through the requirements phase.…”

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The Work of an International Standardization Consortia

Grøtnes

2009

International Journal of IT Standards and Standardization Research

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This article gives an account of the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA), a standardization consortium. OMA incorporates actors both from the telecommunication and IT sector. The two sectors have different standardization traditions. OMA could have chosen a multitude of setups and work procedures, but ended up with a traditional organization with technical plenary and work groups, and a consensus oriented work style. Why did OMA chose to organize itself this way? The article argues that this is due to the legacy of the organization and its members, the interconnectedness and systemic nature of the infrastructure, and the overall structure and spirit of the telecommunication field. The article also argues that the whish for legitimacy steers the organization towards its current structure, and alternative organizational forms that are less open and inclusive could create IPR licensing problems, and reduce the perceived legitimacy of the OMA standards.

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Complex Network Perspective on Collaboration in ICT Standardization

Ali-Vehmas

2018

Corporate and Global Standardization Initiatives in Contemporary Society

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Standardization is a crucial enabler of global business of information and communications technologies. Convergence of the underlying networking paradigms of licensed mobile communication and license-exempted internet has made progress, but full integration is still far from being complete. For standardization professionals, the unpredictable convergence makes decision making and participation in standardization complicated. This chapter examines collaboration in five closely related standardization organizations working in this field during the years from 2003 to 2008. The results show similarities and differences in collaboration structures and behaviours reflecting the specific scope and context of each standardization organization. Furthermore, this chapter extends the use of social network analysis as a tool to the field of empirical standardization research. The results pave the way towards better collaboration in standardization communities of converging mobile internet and beyond by providing better visibility and new insights to standardization leaders, policy makers, and users.

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Network Operators' Requirements and the Structure of Telecommunications Standards

Cited by 4 publications

References 4 publications

Complex Network Perspective on Collaboration in the ICT Standardization

Complex Network Perspective on Collaboration in the ICT Standardization

The Work of an International Standardization Consortia

Complex Network Perspective on Collaboration in ICT Standardization

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