ISO - let's fast-track anything! http://www.digistan.org/forum/t-61310/iso-let-s-fast-track-anything Posts in the discussion thread "ISO - let's fast-track anything!" - There's another fast track process going on in ISO - that seem to be unfit for a process that should apply only for a well defined, rock solid standards. But, is it really worth fast-tracking? Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:59:58 +0000 http://www.digistan.org/forum/t-61310#post-168423 ISO - let's fast-track anything! http://www.digistan.org/forum/t-61310/iso-let-s-fast-track-anything#post-168423 Thu, 22 May 2008 16:37:27 +0000 Radoslav Dejanovic 131878 There's another fast track process going on in ISO - that seem to be unfit for a process that should apply only for a well defined, rock solid standards. But, is it really worth fast-tracking?

This time it is ISO IEC DIS 14908 - Open Data Communication in Building Automation, Controls and Building Management — Control Network Protocol. It is used for "intelligent" devices in buildings, and the standard is being pushed trough fast-track. However, there are (at least) three reasons why it should go trough standard procedure instead of fast-track:
1. there are already open standards that cover this area;
2. the proposal is vague and open for interpretations; not a straight, solid specification;
3. There are patents inside, so this standard can not be called an open standard. (some patents expire soon)

What is the point in forcing a fast-track process of proposal that seem not to give anything new to the field, is patent-encumbered, and seem to be not well written?

Odd Parity

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