Management Fix
By definition, standardization is developing, promoting standards-based, and compatible technologies and processes within a given industry. (1) When we talk about technological standardization, we focus on the normalization of the technologies adopted by organizations.
You may not even be aware of it, but we use standards every day — all industries from communications and media to healthcare, construction, energy, and more. Standards help ensure safety, reliability, and environmental care while contributing to enhancing our daily lives.
Standards are everywhere and play an essential role in the economy. They provide:
- Safety and reliability.
- Government policy and legislative support.
- Compatibility and interoperability.
- Business benefits, and many more… (2)
It is vital to adopt the latest technologies to compete in this global economy. Better technologies can improve our work and leverage competitiveness. (3)
However, when you choose a technology, there are some crucial questions:
- Do you know how many vendors, application variations, or applications require a license?
- Which suites and applications have reached their scalability limitations in your environment?
- What is your installed reality?
- … (4)
