ISO Focus, December 2006 / January 2007
Fuelling the future

ISO Focus, December 2006 / January 2007December

Fuelling the future

Fuelling the Future takes a standardization perspective both on alternative energies like wind and solar power, and more traditional energies uses such coal, oil, natural gas and grid electricity. The articles making up this feature examine energy sources as varied as nuclear energy, biofuels, cogeneration, and the potential hydrogen.

ISO Focus, November 2006
Building on solid ground

ISO Focus, November 2006November

Building on solid ground

From housing to public works projects such as new infrastructure for bridges, airports, power stations, dams, etc. – the market for major building and construction projects has witnessed a boom in recent years and new generation industrial machines have enabled the sector to keep up to speed with global market needs.

ISO Focus, October 2006
Measuring up

ISO Focus, October 2006October

Measuring up

In life, many decisions are based on measurements, which are usually presumed to be sufficiently accurate for their particular purpose. Taking precise measurements is an expertise in its own right, and needs be carried out in such a way, that everyone can have full confidence in the results.

ISO Focus, September 2006
Standards: big benefits for small business

ISO Focus, September 2006September

Standards: big benefits for small business

Today small and medium-sized enterprises are by far the most numerous in most economies. They generate the majority of jobs, promote diversification of economic activities, support sustainable development, and make a significant contribution to exports and trade

ISO Focus, July/August 2006
Maritime security

ISO Focus, July/August 2006July/August

Maritime security

This issue looks at what ISO is doing towards improving the efficient and safe transportation of goods from their point of origin to their destination, including the movement of goods, shipping data and associated processes.

ISO Focus, June 2006
Environmental sustainability

ISO Focus, June 2006June

Environmental sustainability

Now more than ever, steps must be taken around the world to ensure the protection and maintenance of the environment for the modern lifestyle and that of the generations to come. The June 2006 issue of ISO Focus looks at how standardization is contributing to environmental sustainability.

ISO Focus, May 2006
The Digital Home

ISO Focus, May 2006May

The Digital Home

Inspired by the World Standards Cooperation Workshop on digital technologies in the home, the May 2006 issue of ISO Focus brings together the current state-of-the-art in home digital technology from the standardization perspective and examines the situation and needs for standards.

ISO Focus, April 2006
From farm to fork

ISO Focus, April 2006April

From farm to fork

The April issue brings together a portfolio of articles that show how ISO contributes significantly to Agro-food technologies through standardization

ISO Focus, March 2006
Managing knowledge

ISO Focus, March 2006March

Managing knowledge

This issue brings together a portfolio of articles that highlight ISO's significant contribution to managing knowledge.

ISO Focus, January 2006
Services sectors turn to standards

ISO Focus, January 2006January

Services sectors turn to standards

The January issue looks at the current developments in the international standardization of services and highlights the positive impact they have and will have, not only for specific services, but for the global market as a whole.