Committed to connecting the world Overview of GSS,WTSA-12Outcomes.

Committed to connecting the world

Overview of GSS,

WTSA-12 Outcomes


World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly

20-29 November 2012

Best-attended WTSA ever with 1000+ delegates from 100+ countries

Structure of ITU-T and priorities New ITU-T leadership teams appointed

for 10 ITU-T Study Groups with membership from 35 countries (24 developing countries)

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Global Standards Symposium19 November 2012

Speakers: Leaders of industry, government and regulators, other standards bodies: ISO, IEC, IEEE, IETF, CCSA, TTC, TTA

Collaboration between standards bodies Inter-relationship with vertical sectors


6 New Resolutions

Software defined networking (Res. 77)e-Health (Res. 78)e-Waste (Res. 79)Acknowledging contributions from

academia (Res. 80)Strengthening collaboration (Res. 81)Strategic and structural review (Res. 82)

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WTSA-12 Resolutions 50 Revised Resolutions including

Bridging Standardization Gap (Res. 44)Conformance & Interoperability (Res. 76)Climate Change (Res. 73)Misuse of numbering resources (Res. 61)Non-discriminatory access to Internet

(Res. 69)Voluntary funding of ITU-T (Res. 34)


6 new technical RecommendationsMPLS-TP (G.8113.1 and G.8113.2)Remote management of networked

devices in home networking (G.9980)Power line transceiver (G.9901)Deep packet inspection (Y.2770)Time-scale for settlement of accounts

(D.195) 7 A-series Recommendations on ITU-T

WTSA-12 Recommendations


New Opinion 1 “Practical application of network externality premium” considering the progress achieved … those

Member States concerned may wish to … possibly withdraw the reservations about Recommendation ITU-T D.156, Network externalities,

Member States to implement Recommendation ITU-T D.156,

Council to report on this subject to PP 2014.

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WTSA-12 Opinion


Resolutions on collaboration and cooperation (6)

Res 7 – ISO/IEC Res 11 – UPU Res 18 – ITU-R Res 38, 57 – coordination of ITU

Sectors on IMT and other matters Res 81 – Strengthening Collaboration


WTSA-12 Resolution 18 Principles and procedures for the allocation of work to,

and coordination between the ITU-R and ITU-T

New Annex CCoordination of ITU-R and ITU-T activities through intersector rapporteur groups (IRG)

Areas that could benefit from IRG Intelligent Transportation Systems Machine to Machine (M2M) Communication Smart Grid Communication


WTSA-12 Resolution 44Bridging Standardization Gap between developing and

developed countries

Regional groups of ITU-T SGs Cooperation with regional SDOs BSG line item in ITU budget ITU regional offices engagement Study innovation, BSG management and stimulation

programmes Annex - Updated Action Plan

1. Strengthen standard-making capabilities2. Assist developing countries with standards

application3. Human resources capacity building (eg e-learning)4. Fundraising for bridging the standardization gap


WTSA-12 Resolution 76Studies related to conformance and interoperability testing, assistance to developing countries, and a

possible future ITU Mark programme

4 pillars specified by PP-10 Res 177 1. Conformity assessment2. Interoperability testing events3. Capacity Building4. Establishment of test centers in developing countries

Adopted action plan approved by ITU Council 2012 SG 11 to coordinate the C&I programme Implementation of ITU-T conformance database Pilot project(s) on ITU-T Recommendation Collaborations with members, testing labs & SDOs


WTSA-12 Resolution 73ICTs, environment and climate change

Highlights ITU-T SG 5 ongoing work: Smart cities, green ICT procurement, cloud,

energy efficiency, water management, etc. ITU-T’s methodologies assess ICT’s carbon

footprint and energy consumption Standards for universal charger for mobile and

stationary ICT devices Data centers can halve energy use with ITU-T’s

best practices


WTSA-12 Resolution 77Standardization work in the ITU-T Sector for

software-defined networking (SDN)

Newly adopted by WTSA-12 SDN = most promising technology for

network virtualization ITU-T SG13 to take lead to accelerate the

work on SDN architecture and requirements TSB to organize a workshop in June Invite membership to submit contributions


WTSA-12 Resolution 78ICT applications and standards for improved access to

e-health services

Instructs ITU to: Develop activities on e-healthCollaborate with WHO and othersConsider organizing a global conferenceOrganize seminars and workshopsStudy communication protocols relating to

e-health Give priority to safeguarding patients’

rights and privacy


WTSA-12 Resolution 79The role of telecommunication/ICTs in handling and controlling e-waste from telecommunication and IT

equipment and methods of treating it

Instructs ITU to: Develop standards relating to handling,

controlling and treating e-waste Organize seminars and workshops to enhance

awareness, particularly in developing countries Gauge the needs of the developing countries,

assist them on proper assessment of e-waste Study the impact of used equipment and

products brought into developing countries and give appropriate guidance to assist


WTSA-12 Resolution 80Acknowledging the active involvement of the

membership in the development of ITU-T deliverables

TSB Director To acknowledge the value of active participation in ITU-T To highlight the importance of contribution to ITU-T

TSAG To study how to acknowledge significant contributors To define objective criteria for identifying contributors

Member States Recognize contributors


WTSA-12 Resolution 82Strategic and Structural review of the ITU-T Sector

Review Committee created: Review the current coordination and

collaborations mechanisms Identify and propose new modalities To conduct its initial review in a timely manner To report to TSAG on regular basis To submit its report to the next WTSA

TSB Director to support Review Committee and provide fellowships to those eligible


WTSA-12 Resolution 61Countering and combating misappropriation and

misuse of international telecommunication numbering resources

Invites Member States to… …ensure that ITU-T E.164 numbering

resources are used only by the assignees and only for the purposes for which they were assigned, and that unassigned resources are not used

Attachment – Suggested guidelines for regulators, administrations and operating agencies authorized by Member States for dealing with number misappropriation


WTSA-12 Resolution 64IP address allocation and facilitating the transition to

and deployment of IPv6

ITU IPv6 Group concluded after 2010-2012 study WTSA-12 Res 64 instructs:

ITU to collaborate with stakeholders on IPv6 deployment

ITU-T SG 2 and 3 to study Allocation and economics of available IPv4 addresses IPv6 address allocation and registration

Invite Member States and Sector Members to Develop policies to ensure IPv6-capable public services Promote adoption and ensure equipment is IPv6-capable


WTSA-12 Resolution 69Non-discriminatory access

and use of Internet resources

In 2009-2012 study period, 35 cases reported

WTSA-12 Res 69 instructs: TSB Director to report to TSAG on the

progress of this resolution, in order for TSAG to evaluate the effectiveness of its implementation, and to report on the progress of this resolution to next WTSA

Secretary-General to report annually to the ITU Council on the progress of this resolution


Summary Hot technical trends addressed

future networks, software defined networking, cloud computing, home networks, environmental impact

Resolutions on hot thematic topics updated in the run-up to the WCIT

Emphasis on bridging the standardization gap Evolving role of ITU-T with other organizations Stimulation of increased membership and

participation Conformance and interoperability role strengthened

Committed to connecting the world Overview of GSS,WTSA-12Outcomes.

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