The manufacturing industry is growing increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks, as automation, data-rich production cycles and connected sensor technology move mainstream.

The release of 157 new emojis increases the number of symbols that we can use when we talk to each other. The Unicode Consortium just released the guidelines that vendors need to update their emoji fonts and code. These new emojis will most likely appear on our mobile phones, computer

  From tiny components that drive sensors or computers to everyday household equipment, entertainment systems and every other electrical or electronic device you can think of…billions of devices and systems depend on IEC work. We also develop the protocols for cloud computi

Becoming a part of every day life, virtual reality (VR) is being used across many industries. From advertising, gaming and the military, to construction, training surgery and teaching, the uses for this technology are numerous and expanding. According to a report by Digi-Capital, a co

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities has been held on 3 December each year since 1992 to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disabilities, and celebrate their achievements. Over one billion people in the world have some form of disabili

The Internet of Things (IoT) is an important global trend that requires International Standards to ensure the interoperability, safety and energy efficiency of IoT devices and systems. The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), ISO (International Organization for Standardiza

With cyberattacks on the increase, IEC has launched a number of initiatives to help combat these Have you ever had your e-mail hacked or been informed that the personal information you have given to your credit card company has been breached? Such breaches have become commonplace as o

In most countries the nearly square box that brought more or less sharp TV programmes to viewers for decades is all but a distant memory. It has been replaced by a myriad of devices, such as flat screen TV sets, mobile computers, tablets, or phones, which use digital technology to off

In our time new technologies are emerging all the time. They have a disruptive effect on products, manufacturing and our lives. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) develops many of the international standards these technologies require to succeed in the market place. T

Ever wondered how your mobile phone, camera or media player got smaller and lighter, yet packed more functionalities, offered better pictures and sound over the years, and all this at ever more affordable prices? For an answer, look no further than to major advances in printed electro