European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI)

	Website:	www.etsi.org
	Country:	France

Keywords selection : ETSI (the European Telecommunications Standards Institute) is a not for profit organization whose mission is to produce the telecommunications standards that will be used for decades to come
Description: ETSI (the European Telecommunications Standards Institute) is a not for profit organization whose mission is to produce the telecommunications standards that will be used for decades to come�throughout Europe and beyond. Based in Sophia Antipolis, south of France, ETSI unites 768 members from 55 countries inside and outside Europe, and represents administrations, network operators, manufacturers, service providers, research bodies and users. The Institute\'s work programme is determined by its members, who are also responsible for approving its deliverables.� As a result, ETSI\'s activities are maintained in close alignment with the market needs expressed by its members. ETSI plays a major role in developing a wide range of standards and other technical documentation as Europe\'s contribution to world-wide standardization in telecommunications, broadcasting and information technology.