TAICS and the IEEE  signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the TAICS General Assembly to facilitate cooperation on items of common interest.

Preparing for the New 5G Era by Seizing International Business Opportunities

Taipei, Taiwan (30^th March, 2017) Today, Taiwan Association of Information and Communication Standards (TAICS) held the Wi-Fi & 5G: IEEE 5G Standards Planning Seminar at the GIS MOTC Convention Center. Don Wright, IEEE-SA president, and Andrew Myles, IEEE-SA representative, attended the event to share the future plans of the IEEE 5G and IEEE 5G unlicensed spectrum technology. TAICS and the IEEE also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the TAICS General Assembly to facilitate cooperation on items of common interest.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is one of the largest professional and technical organizations in the world; their goal is to advance the development of science and technology in the field of electric power, electronics and communications. Within IEEE, IEEE-SA is the unit responsible for developing new standards; to date, it has developed more than 900 commercial standard technologies. IEEE has made a big impact throughout the world, including the development of the current international Wi-Fi standards. Through this cooperation with IEEE, TAICS will actively participate in their standardization of technology and integrate resources from various sectors including the manufacturer, government, academia, and research institution to establish Wi-Fi technology standards within the 5G system, and to guide Taiwanese manufacturers to take advantage of the new 5G business opportunities.

Wireless network applications are widely used for data transmission in private homes, offices, and outdoor environments. In order to shift from 4G to 5G mobile communication technology, major telecom carriers have been actively investing in 5G network construction. During the past year, TAICS has worked with several organizations including ETSI, ARIB, TTC, CCSA, and NGMN, to establish multiple bilateral cooperation frameworks. By signing this MOU with the IEEE today, TAICS will be able to boost Taiwan’s industrial competitiveness and take part in the development of the latest international standards.

Looking to the future, TAICS will continue to forge partnerships with other international organizations, offer its assistance to help domestic industries transform, and enhance the visibility and influence of Taiwan's ICT industry on the international stage.