Across the information technology industry, there are hundreds of standards bodies and thousands of working groups. Microsoft is engaged in standards-setting activities that cover a broad spectrum of hardware and software technologies. Additionally, Microsoft works with organizations focused on specific vertical industries or other specialized arenas. Our work consistently focuses on innovation and creating opportunities for our products to offer customers maximum value.

The following list represents a subset of all standards organizations in which Microsoft is an active participant.

Please visit www.microsoft.com/interop to learn more about Microsoft’s overall commitment to delivering interoperability by design.

June 12, 2009

Geneva Beta Released

May 7, 2009

WiGi Alliance Plans Short-Range Wireless Standard

Apr 27, 2009

DMTG Group to Create Cloud Computing Specs

Apr 22, 2009

RSA's Coviello calls on security vendors to take lead in fighting cybercrime

Apr 21, 2009

Microsoft tests identity technology in schools

Apr 10, 2009

Cloud Providers Vow Interoperability

Apr 9, 2009

Microsoft Silverlight 3 and Windows Workflow Foundation 4 at Belarus .NET Group Meeting

Apr 7, 2009

Microsoft's Quest for Interoperability and Open Standards

Apr 6, 2009

Citrix joins DMTF Board of Directors

Jan 27, 2009

Microsoft Releases Source Code Under an Apache License

Jan 20, 2009

Microsoft Donates Code to Apache Stonehenge Project

Nov 21, 2008

Microsoft Works To Help Media in Europe

Nov 3, 2008

Xenomorph and Microsoft Team on Database Management

Oct 24, 2008

Microsoft Joins Working Group for Open Standards Messaging Software

October 14, 2008

Microsoft Pays Tribute to World Standards Day
Annual celebration spotlights importance of international standardization

March 16, 2008

An Open Letter from Chris Capossela, Senior Vice President, Microsoft Office