Industry Canada wants work on ITU-T conformance and interoperabil...
Industry Canada wants work on ITU-T conformance and interoperability testing schemes to continue through 2012, according to a proposal to a study group meeting this week on telecom security. The ITU-T secretariat launched preliminary work to define a program…
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“to grant suppliers of products and services that implement ITU-T recommendations the right to visually display an ITU Mark,” Industry Canada said. The Joint Coordination Activity on Conformance and Interoperability Testing was instrumental in developing the proposal, which in October resulted in a World Telecommunication Standard Assembly resolution, Industry Canada said (WID Oct 31 p2). The coordination activity will “play an important role” in spurring future collaboration, said the document, which proposed extending its work to 2012. The Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group may consider the matter at an April 27 to 29 meeting. Industry Canada suggested the activity group compile information on testing activities and methodologies, and seek ITU member countries’ positions on the WTSA resolution. It also should develop a common understanding of conformance versus interoperability testing, needed requirements in ITU recommendations to accommodate testing, testing methodologies and produce guidance in next generation networks, IPTV, home networking and other areas.