ISTO provides the infrastructure and support for standards development and/or market adoption of emerging technologies.

Whether your alliance need is tactical or strategic, formation or growth…
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3 REASONS WHY MEMBER SATISFACTION IS IMPORTANT TO ISTO

ISTO’s commitment to member satisfaction is realized in our 96% average rating from our member programs.

A Look Back: The Evolution and Impact of ATM Networks

We owe the convenience most of us take for granted when we use automated teller machines to a half century of technology innovations and to the efforts of the many banking industry alliances that formed to promote adoption of those innovations….

ALLIANCE BUILDING FOR OPEN SOURCE SOLUTIONS

While there is a notable increase in the development of open source (OS) technical solutions, there sometimes can also be misunderstanding and/or confusion relating to what OS is and how and why today’s technical consortia and collectives are implementing OS development models.

LEGAL INFRASTRUCTURE

ISTO is a federation of member programs. We focus on the advancement of technologies that expand ecosystems in industry. Member programs of ISTO share in the governance of our organization.

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STRATEGIC GUIDANCE

When today’s technology alliances succeed and achieve their goals, industry succeeds. At ISTO, that is how we measure success. One industry trade group at a time.

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ALLIANCE OPERATIONS

Once your alliance or collective body is operational, it needs to be cared for and managed. While volunteer participation is necessary for organizational success, it cannot be counted on to ensure your group runs smoothly and effectively.

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MARKETING, PR & EVENT MANAGEMENT

To maintain industry traction and ecosystem support for your group’s activities, you need constant communication. Messaging the right content to the right audience at the right time is key to your success.

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CERTIFICATION AND TEST PROGRAMS

Certification and test programs are fundamental to gain market adoption of your technologies. ISTO has solid experience supporting a variety of certification, interoperability, and conformance test programs.

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IT SUPPORT TOOLS

ISTO offers an array of tools to ensure your organization’s productivity and security. From membership systems to collaborative environments to web development, there’s a tool to facilitate the work at hand.

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IEEE SYNERGY

One of the unique benefits ISTO Federation membership affords today’s industry alliances is our strong synergy with the IEEE, a world leader in standards development and a renowned publisher of leading-edge electrotechnology.

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LAUNCH SUPPORT

ISTO understands what it takes to launch a successful industry organization. We have a proven process to help ensure you are ready and provide customized support based on your goals and needs.

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