ATIS announces the launch of its Big Data Analytics Focus Group an initiative of its Technology and Operations (TOPS) Council, to address big data analytics in the ICT industry from a cross-operator perspective. Network operators possess rich, detailed data about subscribers and their activities, and this data is of value not only to operators, but also to brands, retailers and marketers tailoring offers to receptive consumers. ATIS is examining how to leverage the industry’s large data streams to benefit customers and telecommunications carriers. more +

ATIS has launched a new Cybersecurity Subcommittee within its existing Packet Technologies and Systems Committee. The new Subcommittee will establish standards that will facilitate, to the maximum degree possible, the expected levels of security in the multi-party ecosystem. It will address emerging areas that will require network-based security capabilities, including cloud computing, content delivery, programmability, software-defined networking, self-configured networks, context-aware services, social media, peer-to-peer services and machine-to-machine communications. more +

Effectively managing cybersecurity threats requires use of methods and practices that are proven successful, practical-to-implement and used consistently by both industry and governments worldwide. Through presentations, collaborative interactive workshops and panel discussions, the Workshop will provide attendees with valuable insight into how to harmonize various guidelines, rules and regulations and directives to meet the cybersecurity threats their organizations face. more +

ATIS has announced the recipients of its 2013 Annual Awards, recognizing these leading technology experts and industry subject matter experts for their innovative contributions to information and communications technology (ICT) standards development and support of ATIS Forums and Committees. more +

ATIS has developed a framework for consistent and comprehensive cybersecurity design across multiple information and communications network technologies. The framework specifically addresses cyber-related design and implementation vulnerabilities in devices, networks and computing infrastructures.more +