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On January 6, 2026, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) published the United States Standards Strategy (USSS) 2025. The USSS guides how the U.S. develops standards and participates in international standardization. This strategy was first developed in 2000 and is updated every five years. ANSI notes that the 2025 edition “responds to unprecedented technological change and intensifying geopolitical competition, where standards shape emerging industries.”
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NIST Standards Forum Recording Now Available
The NIST Standards Forum was held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The purpose of this event was to communicate the commitment of NIST and its key partners to advance global standardization as a strategic priority for the United States. Visit the event page for more details, the agenda, and to view the recording of this exciting event.
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Why You Need Standards
Technical standards keep us safe, enable technology to advance, and help businesses succeed. They quietly make the modern world tick and prevent technological problems that you might not realize could even happen.
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