Open industry group lead by Intel, Compaq, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard, IBM, NEC and Silicon Image. Addressing the industry's requirements for a digital connectivity specification for high-performance PCs and digital displays.

NIST is the federal technology agency that works with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards.

Nonprofit international association certifying interoperability of wireless local area network products based on IEEE 802.11 specification.