In today’s interconnected business landscape, technology consortia play a crucial role in shaping industry standards, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation. However, managing a technology alliance or consortium involves inherent risks. Outsourcing the management and operational support to organizations like ISTO provides several benefits that help protect members and enhance overall success.

IMPALA’s Newest Publication: An Open-Source R Package for Detection of Adverse Events Under-Reporting in Clinical Trials: Implementation and Validation

IMPALA’s newest publication has been released in the April 2024 version of Therapeutic Innovation & Regulatory Science. In this paper, IMPALA member representatives validate the open-source R package {simaerep}, which was developed to facilitate rapid, comprehensive, and near-real-time detection of AE under-reporting at each clinical trial site. 

TALQ’s purpose and benefits in 1.5 minutes

You want to know more about the main drivers for TALQ in 2024? Check out the short video statement of Simon Dunkley, Secretary General, TALQ Consortium. 

José Sanchis, Chairman of the TALQ Certification Workgroup explains the process and benefits of TALQ certification. 

The Crucial Role of Authorized Test Centers in Zhaga's Mission for Lighting Standards

In the dynamic world of lighting technology, where innovation drives progress and standards ensure interoperability, organizations like Zhaga stand as pillars of advancement. At the heart of Zhaga's mission lies the quest for standardized interfaces, enabling seamless integration of different lighting components. Amidst this pursuit, Authorized Test Centers act as independent 3rd party laboratories, ensuring that products meet rigorous criteria and uphold the integrity of
Zhaga's specifications, called Books.

Zhaga, an international consortium of lighting companies, focuses on developing specifications for the interoperability of components for LED luminaires, including LED modules, holders, LED drivers, connectors and sensing/communication modules. Their aim is to simplify the design and manufacturing processes for lighting fixtures, ultimately benefiting manufacturers, designers, specifiers and users alike. Central to Zhaga's efforts is the establishment and enforcement of precise test protocols, which serve as the litmus test for adherence to their
standards.

Seven laboratories have qualified as Zhaga Authorized Test Centers and they play a pivotal role within the Zhaga ecosystem. They serve as the guardians of conformity, rigorously evaluating
products to ensure compliance with Zhaga's specifications. Through a battery of tests encompassing electrical, mechanical, optical, thermal and communication aspects, Authorized
Test Centers scrutinize every facet of a product's design and architecture. This comprehensive evaluation not only validates compliance but also fosters trust among stakeholders in the lighting industry as well as with decision makers like municipalities, utility companies or facility managers.

Furthermore, Authorized Test Centers serve as hubs of expertise and knowledge exchange within the lighting industry. Through collaboration with manufacturers, researchers, and standardization bodies, they contribute to the continuous improvement of test methodologies
and standards. By staying abreast of technological advancements and emerging trends, they help Zhaga adapt and evolve its specifications to meet the evolving needs of the lighting market.
In conclusion, Authorized Test Centers occupy a pivotal position in Zhaga's mission to standardize interfaces of LED luminaire components. As the lighting industry continues to innovate and evolve, test centers will remain indispensable partners, safeguarding the integrity and efficacy of Zhaga's standards for years to come.

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SAMPLING OF ISTO PROGRAMS

• AR Alliance
• Clinical Research Data Sharing Alliance (CRDSA)
• DIFI Consortium 
• Digital Illumination Interface Alliance

• IEEE France Section

• IMPALA Consortium

• Interconnect Modeling Technical Advisory Board (IMTAB)

• ​Liberty Technical Advisory Board (LTAB)
• Printer Working Group (PWG)
• Space Systems MOSA Interface Standards Alliance
• TALQ Consortium
• UNIFI Consortium
• WAVE Consortium
• Wireless Power Consortium
• Zhaga Consortium