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• Standards organizations seek more ideas and talent.
• Involvement in standards creation puts you ahead of the curve.
• Open up relationships with industry leaders.

Every device, system, or application we touch at work and home is designed and enabled around standards. Who comes up with these standards? They are formulated by technology or domain specialists, many either working on a volunteer basis or through their companies, committed to advancing the capabilities of their chosen technology areas in an ever-changing economy.

Many of the standards bodies that coalesce and hammer out common standards are always looking for interested professionals willing to contribute their time and insights. In turn, they provide a great way to expand one's network and knowledge, working collaboratively to scrutinize technology problems and develop common solutions.

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