The 20th Global Standards Collaboration meeting focused on standardizing the Internet of Things, 5G networks, security and privacy, and the role of small and medium-sized enterprises. Participants emphasized the need to prevent a fragmented IoT landscape by building on existing collaborations and addressing spectrum scarcity for 5G deployment. The group agreed that security and privacy must be integrated by design into future technologies like cloud and smart environments to ensure consistent global standards. Additionally, members highlighted the necessity of increasing SME engagement and awareness to foster innovation and competition in the global economy.
Keywords: IoT standardization, SME engagement, security by design, spectrum management, human-centric innovation