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The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.

The Standards Desk of News for August and September 2025:

• Have your say on ISO 9001
• ISO 21001 sets new benchmark for education quality
• BSI secures new funding for Commonwealth Standards Network
• Standards contribute €1B annually to Austria’s economy
• Winner of the IEC Lord Kelvin Award 2025
• New standard to address critical gaps in PPE fit

Series | Standards Desk of News

BSI Education Hub

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Quantum technology uses physics to achieve what today’s tech can’t - like unhackable communications and computers beyond supercomputers. It could reshape daily life with safer banking, better medicines, smarter climate tracking and faster supply chains.

Recognizing this, the UN named 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, marking its shift from labs to real-world impact. To ensure global success, standards bodies like BSI, IEC, and ISO are working to make systems secure, trusted, and interoperable.

In this episode, Matthew speaks to IBM’s Tony Holland and BSI’s Gavin Jones about quantum technology standards. Together, they take us on a journey in three parts: starting with the big picture of what quantum is and why global standards matter; moving to the UK’s role and the importance of mirror committees; and finally looking ahead to the UK’s strategy, the progress so far, and what’s coming next.

And because it’s The Standards Show, Tony and Gavin also reflect on their own standards journeys - what motivated them to get involved, and what continues to inspire their involvement today.

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ISO/IEC JTC3 – Quantum technologies

ICT/4 – Quantum technologies

ISO/IEC 4879 – Quantum computing – vocabulary

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Standards shape almost everything around us - but how do we learn about them, and why do they matter? In this special episode, Matthew and BSI colleague Emma Glass provide a guide to the BSI Education Hub.

The Hub is designed to advance and support standards education and research. More than a resource library, it’s a space where academics, researchers, students, and others can connect, share ideas, and explore how standards influence society and the economy.

Matthew and Emma explain who the Hub is for, how it works, and how it can inspire learning, collaboration, and innovation in standards education and research.

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BSI Education Hub

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BSI Reports and Whitepapers provide expert insights, guidance, and analysis on various topics related to standards, compliance, and best practices. They are designed to inform and educate organizations, industries, and policymakers about emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in areas where standards play a critical role.

This episode is an audio-abridged version of the BSI Report - Supporting a safe and secure digital world for adolescents.

Published in May 2025, the report reveals that nearly half (47%) of young people aged 16 to 21 would prefer to grow up without the internet - a stark reflection of concerns about its impact on their wellbeing. Drawing on a survey of 1,293 UK adolescents, it shows that time spent online has increased since COVID-19, with many spending hours each day on social media and gaming. Despite this, 42% admit to hiding their online activity from parents, and risky behaviours, such as creating fake profiles are common. The findings highlight the urgent need for stronger privacy and safety measures by tech companies and policymakers to protect young users’ mental health and online safety.

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BSI Digital Trust

CPIN

ISO COPOLCO

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In this episode of the series, and to celebrate 200 episodes of the podcast, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to standards.

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Series | Standards in 10 Minutes

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The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.

The Standards Desk of News for July 2025:

• Indian hospitals benefit from ISO 7101
• African nations unite to harmonize standards
• Nominations open for CEN and CENELEC’s Standards + Innovation Awards
• BSI Innovation Management Summit 2025
• BRICS summit advances standardization for sustainability
• Have your say on Net Zero transition planning

Series | Standards Desk of News

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In this episode of the series, Matthew provides a 10-minute guide to ISO 37003 - Fraud control management systems.

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Series | Standards in 10 Minutes

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ISO 37003 – Fraud management systems

ISO 37001 – Anti-bribery management systems

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In this episode of the series, Matthew provides a 10-minute guide to ISO 37001 - Anti-bribery management systems.

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Series | Standards in 10 Minutes

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ISO 37001 – Anti-bribery management systems

ISO 37003 – Fraud management systems

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The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.

The Standards Desk of News for June 2025:

• Half of young people say life’s better without the internet
• Celebrating World Food Safety Day
• Looking ahead to the IEC General Meeting 2025
• New guidance to combat cyber threats
• Destination Berlin for all standards educators
• And, have your say on space sustainability (BSI Flex 1969 and BSI Flex 1971)

Series | Standards Desk of News

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In this episode, Matthew speaks with academic and philosopher Catherine Botha, Professor of Art, Culture, and Technology at the University of Johannesburg.

Together, they explore whether there's a uniquely African context for AI development - and what cultural, social, and economic values should guide its deployment across the continent.

They also dive into ISO/IEC 42001, asking whether this AI management systems standard is flexible and inclusive enough to reflect Africa’s specific needs.

Catherine also unpacks the concept of the Philosophy of AI - what it means, and why it matters - and shares her ‘standards journey’, one inspired by her very savvy students.

It’s part conversation, part audio love letter to the stakeholder-driven standards process: grounded in transparency, consensus, and voluntarism, and - as Catherine argues - essential to delivering social justice in the age of AI.

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ISO/IEC 42001 – AI management systems

The Standards Show | Revisiting ISO/IEC 42001

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