9/16/2015
Promotes the Electronics Design Automation (EDA) Industry
Promotes the Electronics Design Automation (EDA) Industry
Promotes protection of civil liberties in regards to digital technology use
Promotes improvement of the quality of patient care and the health care system (U.S.)
Promoted market and standards development and competitiveness in the U.S. high-tech industry (U.S.) *Dissolved in 2010 and transferred standards maintenance to the Electric Components Association (ECA)
Developed and promoted standards for secure electronic messaging *Merged with the Open Group in 2001
Developed, advanced, and promoted Linux standards *Merged with Linux Foundation in 2010
Develops performance benchmarks for embedded systems
Developed and promoted a minimized version of Debian GNU/Linux, and additional tools, for use in embedded projects
Promotes the rapid adoption of safe, low voltage DC power distribution and use in commercial building interiors
Promotes global interoperability and compatibility of chip-based payment cards and acceptance devices *Changed name to U.S. Payments Forum in 2016