The Advances in IT Standards and Standardization Research (AISSR) publishes research findings with the goal of advancing knowledge and research in all aspects of IT standards and standardization. The publications included in this series are authoritative sources and information outlets for the diverse community of IT standards researchers. Information and communication technology (ICT) is the major enabler of the move from an industrial society to the information society to the knowledge society. Yet, this transition will only take place reasonably smoothly if adequate standards are in place, which take into account not only the technical aspects, but also the characteristics of the specific environment within which they will have to function.

The Advances in IT Standards and Standardization Research (AISSR) seeks to address the needs of the knowledge society through the betterment and expansion of available research. In covering emerging areas, such as, technological innovation, open source applications, intellectual property, and the standardization of technological applications, the series will create a platform for the continued development of these areas and the information technology standards arena in whole.