Presents a collection of chapters addressing a variety of aspects related to IT standards and the setting of standards. This book covers a variety of topics, such as economic aspects of standards, alliances in standardization, and the relation between 'formal' standards bodies and industry consortia.

"Advanced Topics in Information Technology Standards and Standardization Research" is a series of books which features the most current research findings in all aspects of IT standardization research, from a diversity of angles, traversing the traditional boundaries between individual disciplines. "Advanced Topics in Information Technology Standards and Standardization Research, Volume 1", is a part of this series. "Advanced Topics in Information Technology Standards and Standardization Research, Volume 1," presents a collection of chapters addressing a variety of aspects related to IT standards and the setting of standards. This book covers a variety of topics, such as economic aspects of standards, alliances in standardization and the relation between 'formal' standards bodies and industry consortia. It also offers a glimpse inside a standards working group, as well as a look at applications of standards in different sectors.

Sample of contents: IT Standards Typology
Open-Standards Requirements
Standardization and Other Coordination Mechanisms in Open-Source Software
When is Standardization Slow?
How High-Technology Start-Up Firms May Overcome Direct and Indirect Network Externalities.