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| Company type | Limited_Company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Standards_organization |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Headquarters | UK |
| Subsidiaries | Telecommunications |
| Website | https://www.nicc.org.uk |
NICC Standards
[edit]NICC is a technical forum for the UK communications sector that develops interoperability standards for public communications networks and services in the UK. NICC is an independent (none profit) organisation owned and run by its members.
NICC relies on its members and the wider UK industry to define its work programme and to contribute the resources to develop standards. NICC itself has neither full time technical staff nor contracts with consultants to undertake technical work. All work is conducted on a voluntary basis by the members.
Mission and Objectives
The mission of NICC is to:
- Develop and maintain open, consensus-based standards for UK network interoperability.
- Foster collaboration among industry stakeholders, including network operators, service providers, equipment manufacturers, and UK regulatory bodies.
- Promote the adoption and implementation of NICC standards to ensure consistent and reliable communication services.
- Drive innovation and technological advancements in the telecommunications sector through standardisation.
Key Areas of Focus
NICC’s work is organised into several key areas, including:
Network Interoperability Standards
- Development of standards for seamless communication between different UK network technologies and protocols.
- Ensuring compatibility and interoperability across various UK network infrastructures.
Service Quality and Performance
- Establishment of benchmarks and guidelines for service quality and performance metrics.
- Promoting best practices for maintaining high-quality UK communication services.
Security and Privacy
- Creating standards to enhance the security and privacy of UK telecommunications networks.
- Addressing emerging threats and vulnerabilities in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Regulatory Compliance
- Assisting stakeholders in adhering to regulatory requirements and guidelines.
- Ensuring that standards align with national and international regulatory frameworks.
- Supporting the UK with the requirements of the Telecommunications Security Act.
Major Achievements
NICC has made significant contributions to the telecommunications industry, including:
- Development of the NICC Interoperability Framework, a comprehensive set of standards for network interoperability.
- Collaborative efforts with international standards organisations to harmonize global telecommunications standards.
Governance and Membership
NICC operates through a structured governance framework, with representation from various industry stakeholders. Membership is open to:
- Network and service operators
| Arqiva | BT Group | CGI[2] | Colt Technology Services | First Orion[3] | Gamma Group[4] | Gigaclear[5] |
| Hutchinson 3G | Iconectiv | ITS Technology Group[6] | JT Group Limited | KCOM Group | Magrathea Telecom[7] | MBNL[8] |
| Microsoft | Nokia | Numeracle[9] | OFNL[10] | PXE[11] | Quickline[12] | Ribbon[13] |
| Sky Media Group | Smart Numbers[14] | Spitfire[15] | Telent | Teligent[16] | Telnyx[17] | Transaction Network Services |
| TransUnion | Twilio | Virgin Media O2 | Vodafone | Xantaro[18] | XConnect[19] |
- Trade Associations
| Comms Council UK[20] |
| Federation of Communications Services[21] |
- Equipment manufacturers
| Ericsson |
- Regulatory bodies
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology |
| Ofcom |
| National Cyber Security Centre (United Kingdom) |
- Academic and Research
| UK Telecom Labs[22] |
Contact and Participation
NICC encourages active participation from all interested parties. For more information or to get involved, please visit our official website or contact us at :
External member links
[edit]- ^ "NICC UK Interoperability Standards".
- ^ "CGI".
- ^ "First Orion".
- ^ "Gamma Group".
- ^ "Gigaclear".
- ^ "ITS Technology Group".
- ^ "Magrathea Telecom".
- ^ "MBNL".
- ^ "Numeracle".
- ^ "OFNL".
- ^ "PXE".
- ^ "Quickline".
- ^ "Ribbon".
- ^ "Smart Numbers".
- ^ "Spitfire".
- ^ "Teligent".
- ^ "Telnyx".
- ^ "Xantaro".
- ^ "XConnect".
- ^ "Comms Council UK".
- ^ "Federation of Communications Services".
- ^ "UK Telecom Labs".
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