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1 Framework and requirements for cloud computing

7.1.4 ITU-T SG11

Study Group 11 is responsible for developing test specifications for testing conformance and interoperability
(C&I) for all types of networks, technologies and services, a testing methodology and test suites for
standardized network parameters in relation to the framework for Internet-related performance
measurement, as well as for existing technologies (e.g., NGN) and emerging technologies (e.g., FN, cloud,
SDN, NFV, IoT, VoLTE/ViLTE, IMT-2020 technologies, flying ad hoc networks, tactile Internet, augmented
reality, etc.).

SG11 has been designated Lead study group for establishing test specifications, conformance and
interoperability testing for all types of networks, technologies and services that are the subject of study and
standardization by all ITU‑T study groups.

7.1.5 ITU-T SG16
ITU-T SG16 is advancing in its IPTV Recommendations, which have been successfully deployed in various
countries. However, bearing in mind that the business ecosystem is continuously changing and video-
oriented services became prosperous also out of an IPTV domain, SG16 pursues more dynamic and adaptable
features for IPTV specifications.

7.1.6 ITU-T SG20
ITU-T SG20 does not have any ongoing work item directly related to "Cloud Computing" at this stage.
However, SG20’s activities may be linked to the activities in the area of cloud computing in the context of IoT
and smart cities and communities. As an example, Q4/20 "e/Smart services, applications and supporting
platforms" activities on supporting platform technologies for e/Smart services, applications are related to
cloud computing.

7.1.7 ITU-T SG2
One of the mandates of ITU-T SG2 is "operational and management aspects of networks, including network
traffic management, designations and transport-related operations procedures". ITU-T SG2 is also developing
cloud-computing-management-related Recommendations. ITU-T SG2 has developed "Overview of end-to-
end cloud computing management" and "Requirements for service management in cloud-aware
telecommunication management system" Recommendations. Currently ITU-T SG2 is developing
"Requirements for resource management in cloud-aware telecommunication management system" and
"Cloud-based network management functional architecture".

7.1.8 JTC 1 SC 38 (Cloud Computing and Distributed Platforms)
SC 38 is a standardization subcommittee in ISO/IEC JTC 1 of the International Organization for Standardization
(ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Currently, there are two working groups under
SC 38, listed below [b-JTC 1 SC 38].
– WG 3 (Cloud Computing Fundamentals (CCF))
• Projects related to cloud computing service agreements;
• projects related to fundamental concepts, terminology and definitions for cloud computing;
• projects related to guidance on use of international standards in the development of policies
that govern or regulate cloud service providers and cloud services, and policies that govern the
use of cloud services in enterprise organizations;
• establish liaisons and collaborate with other entities within JTC 1, SDOs and consortia
performing work related to cloud computing.
– WG 5 (Data in cloud computing and related technologies)
• Standardization in the area of data in cloud computing, distributed platforms, connected
devices and related technologies;
• establish liaisons and collaborate with other entities within and external to JTC 1 as appropriate.

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