The IETF working groups are grouped into areas, and managed by Area Directors, or ADs. The IAB also adjudicates appeals when someone complains that the IESG has failed. The ITU - headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland is an international organization within which governments and the private sector coordinate global telecom networks and services. Multifunctional Products Association - The mission of the MFPA is to provide information, standards development, and development support to promote the Multifunction Peripheral revolution. This benefits the peripheral manufacturers, application software developers, related product developers and consumers.
Consumers benefit from the high-quality peripherals offered at the lowest possible prices.
Application software developers are provided with a solid foundation, which will benefit the peripheral manufacturers as demand for their products increase. The NCA - was created to facilitate and expedite the growth of the convergence industry. By providing an educational and business forum for industry members, the NCA's mission is to increase awareness within the entire communications industry from end-users to technology providers. NIRI - is a professional association of corporate officers and investor relations consultants responsible for communication among corporate management, the investing public and the financial community. The PCI Local Bus is one of the most successful standards in history, serving as the main general-purpose bus in virtually every desktop computer throughout the world.