JTC1 mission and principles

JTC 1 mission

Develop, maintain, promote and facilitate IT standards required by global markets meeting business and user requirements concerning:

• Design and development of IT systems and tools
• Performance and quality of IT products and systems
• Security of IT systems and information
• Portability of application programs
• Interoperability of IT products and systems
• Unified tools and environments
• Harmonized IT vocabulary
• User friendly and ergonomically designed user interfaces

JTC 1 principles

1. JTC 1 standards development will be conducted with full attention to a strong business-like approach (e.g., cost effective, short development times, market-oriented results.)
2. JTC 1 will provide a wide range of quality products and services, within its scope and mission, to cover identified global needs.
3. The JTC 1 community will actively promote the use of its products and services and the timely implementation of JTC 1 standards within the form of useful products on a worldwide basis.
4. JTC 1 will ensure that its user needs including multicultural requirements, are fully met, such that its products and services promote international trade.
5. JTC 1 recognizes the value of the work of other organizations and the contribution they make to international IT standardization and will complement existing and forthcoming JTC 1 programs through other leading edge activity with the objective of providing the best standards worldwide.
6. JTC 1 will provide a standards development environment which attracts technical experts and users having identified standardization needs.