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Microsoft's standards work spans a broad spectrum of products and technologies. The following are a few examples of standards work in which we have been active.
Digital Media
The SMPTE VC-1 standard, originally developed by Microsoft as Windows Media Video 9, is now one of three mandatory codecs used in the next-generation DVD formats, HD DVD and Blu-ray.
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Data Formats
Based on technology created by Microsoft, standardized through Ecma International and implemented in the 2007 Microsoft Office system, Open XML is affording consumers the opportunity to experience the benefits of an XML-based document format.
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Security
Microsoft’s development of Sender ID, in conjunction with POBox.com’s Meng Weng Wong, helps to further protect consumers against online security risks.
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Networking and Communication
Microsoft participated in the development of the USB 2.0 standard, working to ensure it would be as robust and future-proof as possible.Read the full scenario
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