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Localized Community Networks Co-Create the Internet and Preserve Cultural Ethics: A Case Study from India
The paper focuses on a decentralization model of connectivity that helps preserve cultural ethics and enables communities to co-create the internet. Internet Society (ISOC) defines Community Networks (CNs) as such local telecommunication infrastructures that are built, managed, and operated by local communities serving the rural and unconnected population who cannot…
Global Development Trends of Data Centers
The Global Development Trends of Data Centers white paper aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the current status, trends, and challenges with respect to data centers and computing technologies globally, and capture the future trends.
Review of Industry Efforts and Standards of Grid Readiness For Data Center Deployment
As the worldwide demand to build and operate data centers continues to grow, regions hosting these data centers are experiencing infrastructure bottlenecks and risks to grid reliability due to the influx of large data centers. This report provides an overview of the various efforts underway to develop technical requirements for…
Updating ePHI Definitions: Audit Trail and Audit Data
The growing complexity and integration of electronic health records (EHRs) demand urgent modernization of audit data and audit trail standards. This paper examines current auditing standards for electronic protected health information (ePHI), highlighting their limitations in ensuring transparency, accountability, and interoperability in an increasingly digital and AI-integrated healthcare environment. Definitions…
Zero-Trust Technology and Industry Development
This white paper introduces the development history of the zero-trust concept and the current status of the zero-trust industry and proposes three key players in the zero-trust industry. Starting from the overall architecture of zero-trust, this paper further enumerates a series of zero-trust key technologies and demonstrates the overall structure…
Quantum Technologies for Emerging and Future Applications
This white paper holistically considers an integrated, cross-technology roadmap that utilizes the interdependence among quantum computing, communication, materials, devices, and measurements. By evaluating the feasibility of future applications and identifying technological bottlenecks, this approach helps researchers focus on critical challenges and guides investors in building resilient, diversified supply chains. Startups…
Applying a Climate--Health Foundation Model: Integrating Environmental Data, Health Outcomes, and Workforce Adaptation
This report examines emerging practices in climate–health data integration and introduces Biosurveillance Engine for Adaptive Resilience (BEAR)—a federated, standards-based, and governance-driven framework designed to learn from multimodal data sources to strengthen adaptive governance, predictive surveillance, and workforce resilience. Drawing on case studies, this paper analyzes applications of geospatial, environmental, and…
Toward Practical Anonymity: A White Paper on Privacy Risk, Metrics, and Governance in Synthetic Data
Structured synthetic data is presented as a maturing technology for privacy preservation that facilitates compliance with data protection regulations. The difficulty of defining when such data can be considered anonymous under existing legal frameworks is highlighted, given the absence of a universal standard, even as emerging best practices begin to…
Zero Trust Gap Analysis for Health Technology
This document examines cybersecurity gaps within healthcare technology frameworks, analyzing weaknesses in outdated infrastructure, cloud deployments, and connected medical devices. Conventional boundary-focused security approaches fail to counter sophisticated threats targeting healthcare entities, including encryption-based extortion, social manipulation, and unauthorized data extraction. This analysis reveals how identity-centric verification models, employing persistent…
AI Meets the V-Model: Why It Is Not A Luxury, But A Necessity
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the automotive industry. Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) features, such as hands-free driving, intelligent braking, and real-time traffic sign recognition, driven by machine learning, are no longer science fiction. However, despite the excitement surrounding AI, a significant challenge has emerged: how can the automotive industry…
Sustainmobility--Impact Assessment Framework for Sustainable Mobility Systems: Related Work and Framework for Sustainable Mobility
The SustainMobility Impact Assessment Framework provides a structured approach to evaluate the impacts of sustainable mobility systems, aligning them with international initiatives like the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It reviews existing initiatives, IEEE efforts, and introduces a taxonomy categorizing strategies, technologies, and interoperable mobility solutions. This white paper…
Use Case Report of Trusted Decentralized Networking Platforms Toward the 6G Network and Shared Network Resources
In the 6G era, since decentralization is an important feature not only for the diverse and distributed vertical applications but also for the underlying network, it is necessary to research trusted decentralized networking platforms. In this report, several emerging use cases are collected, including the digitalization of trade and shipping…
Research Report on The Governance of China’s Financial Black and Gray Industries
This report provides an in-depth analysis of various aspects related to the governance of financial black and gray industries in China. It covers definitions and classifications, causes and manifestations, consequences and impacts, and challenges and responses. The objective is to offer practical and innovative insights for further research and operational…
Footwear Last Definitions
Footwear lasts are critical to the fabrication of footwear, but knowledge regarding details of footwear lasts is limited. There are many drivers for the shape and geometry of footwear lasts. These range from the type of footwear, its use, design rules of thumb for footwear type, manufacturing method, material used…
Identifying The Difference Between Electronic Health Records and Electronic Medical Records
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the difference between Electronic Health Records and Electronic Medical Records from the perspective of IEEE. These terms have been used interchangeably, creating confusion within the healthcare ecosystem. While some attempts have been made in the past to distinguish these terms, given the…