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Yesterday, ISO published a new technical report, ISO/TR 42507:2025: Sharing economy — Use cases of sharing economy platforms in the public sector. This report highlights innovative ways sharing economy platforms can enhance public sector services, improve resource efficiency, and foster collaboration. While primarily designed for public sector applications, many of the insights and strategies outlined in the report are equally relevant to private organizations.
Innovation is the heartbeat of organizational growth, competitiveness, and sustainability. Recognizing the need for a unified and structured approach to innovation, ISO has revised ISO 56000:2025, Innovation Management – Fundamentals and Vocabulary. This foundational standard provides the building blocks for organizations to navigate the complexities of innovation with confidence and clarity.
As a top-level executive, you have undoubtedly encountered standards and frameworks in your strategic management efforts. But do you fully understand their distinct roles and how they can shape your organization’s success? This post will explore the difference between standards and frameworks and provide practical insights into leveraging each effectively.
Staying ahead in the ever-evolving global business landscape requires proactive engagement with emerging standards. Being involved early in standardization projects offers strategic insights and positions your organization to influence best practices, ensuring alignment with industry needs. Below is an overview of new proposals (NPs) and activated work items (AWIs) from ISO’s December list, showcasing key areas such as circular economy, innovation management, IT management, and more.
ISO/IEC DIS 27028, offering guidance on ISO/IEC 27002 attributes for information security, cybersecurity, and privacy protection, has officially been balloted as a Draft International Standard (DIS). Read it now by purchasing a copy, or stay tuned as it progresses toward publication.
Advance your sustainable procurement journey with ISO20400.org, a global hub for collaboration and learning around ISO 20400. Explore expert insights, share best practices, and benchmark your organization’s progress. Take the self-assessment today to evaluate and strengthen your sustainable procurement practices!
Mark your calendars for January 23! The ISO/IEC Committee on Information Technology (ISO/IEC JTC 1) hosts an insightful foresight workshop that dives into how groundbreaking digital and information technologies transform our lives.
Understanding why standards matter is the first step toward leveraging their benefits. Below, we outline 14 compelling reasons why adopting standards is crucial for your business’s success. Each reason highlights the unique ways standards can shape your operations, enhance your reputation, and position you as a leader in your industry.
Artificial intelligence (AI) transforms industries and societies, bringing opportunities and challenges. The article, Artificial Intelligence: What it is, How it Works, and Why it Matters, explores the concept of AI and how ISO is shaping the global AI landscape through standards that promote innovation, safety, and ethical practices.
In today’s unpredictable global landscape, organizational resilience has become a top priority for executive leaders. ISO standards, such as ISO 22301 for business continuity and ISO 31000 for risk management, offer robust frameworks that enable organizations to anticipate, respond, and adapt to challenges effectively. These standards enhance operational stability and position businesses to thrive amidst uncertainty.