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General Interest

These materials provide background information about ISO/IEC 19770-2:2009 and ISO/IEC 19770-3 (under development), and the areas of software identification and software entitlement tags, SAM processes and more.

ISO/IEC Standards-Making Process

Author:

David Bicket, Convener of ISO/IEC Working Group 21 focused on Software Asset Management Standards
Title: ISO/IEC Standards Making Process
Publisher: David Bicket, first appeared in IAITAM.org's ITAK
Abstract: This article provides an overview of how the ISO/IEC standards‐making process works, in particular for Software Asset Management (‘SAM’) standards, for the benefit of individuals who may wish to become more involved. If you are a passionate professional with a strong sense of social responsibility, then  you can find fulfillment in the world of standards. Furthermore, you have much to gain in the process. There is a productive exchange between people with varied skills, knowledge and experience, and valuable learning is on offer for all involved.

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Benefits of SAM-ITAM Standards

Author: David Bicket, Convener of ISO/IEC Working Group 21 focused on Software Asset Management Standards
Title: Benefits of SAM-ITAM Standards
Publisher: David Bicket, first appeared in IAITAM.org's ITAK
Abstract: The subject of standards can arouse passions in a few people, but for others it is mind‐numbingly boring. Nonetheless, our lives are dominated by standards, even currencies are really standards, alternatives to the gold standard. If we did not have such standards, the business world as we know it would not exist, and our social and personal worlds would also be turned upside down. The development of the business world tends to be accompanied by the development of standards, to allow people and organizations to work together more effectively and efficiently.

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