IEEE Industry Standards and Technology Organization Appoints Director of Conformity Assessment

Piscataway, NJ, 10 December 2008 — The IEEE Industry Standards and Technology Organization (IEEE-ISTO) announced today it has appointed Rudi Schubert as director, conformity assessment. A primary focus for this newly created position will be the near-term development and launch of conformity assessment programs to support industry organizations, consortia, product manufacturers and conformity assessment professionals engaged in demonstrating product conformity to IEEE Standards.

Mr. Schubert brings 20 years of industry experience and leadership in product testing and analysis, standards development, and program management working with hundreds of corporations in the telecommunications industry. He will be working with product manufacturers supporting standards developed by the IEEE Standards Association, as well as independent testing organizations and test equipment manufacturers to enhance the value and adoption of IEEE standards in the global marketplace.

“We are pleased that Rudi has joined the IEEE-ISTO to build upon our experience and capabilities in establishing conformity assessment,” said Peter Lefkin, chief operating officer of IEEE-ISTO. “A conformity assessment program in support of IEEE standards will further leverage and expand our relationship with the industry community implementing IEEE standards.”

About the IEEE-ISTO

IEEE-ISTO, a federation of programs, is a membership organization that helps technology industry groups form, function and succeed. It excels at supporting development and implementation of industry standards and facilitating activities that drive market acceptance. IEEE-ISTO strives to be the premier trusted partner of the global technology community for the development, marketing and adoption of industry standards. The organization is affiliated with the IEEE (http://www.ieee.org/) and the IEEE Standards Association (http://standards.ieee.org/). For additional information regarding the IEEE-ISTO visit http://www.ieee-isto.org.