Content by Kobi Leins, ISO
Artificial Intelligence: Rewards, Risks, and RegulationBuilding the future of AI is all about asking the right questions
Mon, 09/11/2023 - 12:02
Untitled Document In everyday life, the most common conversation about artificial intelligence (AI) goes along the lines of, “I used ChatGPT, and it did x.” Corporate leaders, governments, and international organizations, however, are having a…
Embracing Net ZeroTaking crucial steps toward a sustainable future
Thu, 07/13/2023 - 12:02
Net zero is our strongest tool yet against the climate crisis. The transition to net-zero emissions presents a compelling solution that offers not only environmental benefits but also economic, social, and health advantages. Failing to act swiftly…
The Circular Economy: Building Trust Through Conformity AssessmentUsing the CASCO Toolbox to repair and restore
Mon, 03/20/2023 - 12:02
Economic practices need to change. The environmental and social consequences of unsustainable growth strategies are becoming increasingly obvious. A circular economy offers a way to counteract the climate crisis, strengthen our adaptive capacity,…
Three Key Trends in the New World of WorkThings are changing fast in the turbulent ’20s
Thu, 03/02/2023 - 12:03
The world of work connects employers, workers, governments, and regulators, but it has fundamentally changed since 2019. The upheaval caused by the pandemic, energy crisis, war, and the green transition have exposed and exacerbated fractures in the…
Cyberattacks Are Costly, Disruptive, and a Growing ThreatHow ISO/IEC 27001 can help protect your assets
Tue, 11/15/2022 - 12:00
(ISO: Geneva, Switzerland) -- To address global cybersecurity challenges and improve digital trust, ISO has published a new and improved version of ISO/IEC 27001. The world’s best-known standard on information security management helps organizations…
Small Businesses: Keeping Up With Today’s EconomyMSMEs are encouraged to uphold the highest standards

Thu, 07/28/2022 - 12:03
Standards are not for just the minority of businesses with thousands of employees. According to the World Bank, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) make up more than 90 percent of all companies and account for up to 70 percent of…
Rethinking the Future of PlasticsStandards for plastics enjoy a privileged status
Wed, 04/20/2022 - 11:59
(ISO: Geneva)--On March 2, 2022, at the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya, senior representatives from 175 countries backed a groundbreaking resolution to stop plastic pollution. This will result in a legally binding,…
How Standards Can Help Catch Climate Change CheatsFor CO<sub>2</sub> climate data, missing standards create underreporting
Wed, 04/13/2022 - 12:01
After lengthy wrangling, the 2021 COP26 climate summit ended with 197 parties agreeing to the new Glasgow Climate Pact. It will get countries to strengthen their CO2 emissions-cutting targets for 2030 by the end of next year, and formally recognize…
How IT Service Management Delivers ValueTwo popular service management methodologies combine to deliver quality for customers
Wed, 08/11/2021 - 12:02
There’s more than one path to service management. It refers to all the activities, policies, and processes that organizations use for deploying, managing, and improving IT service provision. In today’s technology-driven corporate landscape, the two…
Key Risk Management Standard UpdatedDesign, develop, implement, continually improve risk management in systems and software engineering
Thu, 02/04/2021 - 12:58
(ISO: Geneva) -- ISO/IEC/IEEE 16085—“Systems and software engineering—Life cycle processes—Risk management” provides a universally applicable standard for practitioners responsible for managing risks associated with systems and software during their…