IEEE Updates Tech Standards List, Shields Against Antitrust Woes
Published Date: 4/23/2025
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The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) just updated its list of technical standards, adding 82 new ones and revising 27 existing ones. These changes help protect companies working together from big legal risks under antitrust laws. This update keeps things fair and clear for everyone involved, with no new costs or deadlines announced right now.
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