ISOIECn aims to enhance interoperability across information technology devices, network equipment, and software by coordinating technical specifications. It publishes a family of standards known as the ISOIECn Standard Series (ISS), with numerical identifiers such as ISS-ISOIECn 1000-series for interoperability and ISS-ISOIECn 2000-series for security and privacy. Standards are designed to be technology-neutral and technology-agnostic to accommodate evolving ecosystems.
The organization is described as having been founded in 2012 by a coalition of national standards bodies and industry associations. Its early work focused on baseline interfaces and common data-exchange formats. The first public release of the ISS occurred in 2014, with formal governance rules and procedures established in 2015 to guide technical committees and member participation.
ISOIECn covers information technology, electronics components, and telecommunications networks, including internet of things interfaces, cloud service interoperability, data exchange formats, and privacy-by-design principles. The ISS standards are voluntary, though they are widely referenced by manufacturers, regulators, and large enterprises seeking cross-border compatibility and regulatory alignment.
The governance model includes a General Assembly, a rotating Council, and multiple Technical Committees. Membership categories typically include Full Members (national standards bodies), Associate Members (corporations and research organizations), and Observers. A Secretariat, often depicted as based in Geneva, coordinates activities and fosters international collaboration.