International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

This Web site, which is maintained by the ITU’s Telecom Information Exchange Services (TIES), is chock-full of handy links to industry-relevant multilateral and regional organizations, consultancies, governments, and universities. In addition, the site ranks the world’s leading telecom operators and provides shortcuts to comprehensive resources on telecom development, forums, and events. Its own online white papers, databases, and catalogues appear as well. The ITU, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, serves as the venue through which public and private sectors coordinate global telecom networks and services.

Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG)

An inviting site reaches out to provide in-depth coverage of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) and its global wireless solution. Industry giants IBM, Intel, Toshiba, Nokia, and Ericsson established the organization in 1988 toward reaching a global technology standard for low-cost, short-range radio for personal and business mobile devices. The site features complete visual and audio demonstrations of Bluetooth capabilities and user situations. Also included are SIG membership/registration procedures and links to founding companies’ home pages.