May 2025 Overview: Standards for Services, Management, Administration, Transport, and Sociology

Looking back at May 2025, the Services, Company Organization, Management and Quality, Administration, Transport, and Sociology sector saw the publication of three notable standards that reflect both the sector’s contemporary challenges and its ongoing evolution. These standards—spanning intelligent transport system data exchange, the registration and assignment of digital token identifiers, and guiding principles for an ageing-inclusive digital economy—underscore the sector’s response to technological advancements, increased digitalization, and demographic shifts. For professionals aiming to stay abreast of regulatory and best practice developments, this retrospective provides valuable context and actionable insights on standards you may have missed.

Monthly Overview: May 2025

May 2025 was marked by standardization efforts that responded to the intersection of automation, emerging digital assets, and societal inclusion. The month’s publications from ISO indicate an industry moving toward smarter, safer, and more inclusive systems—both technologically and socially. The focus on intelligent transport systems in ISO/TR 22087:2025 points to the automotive sector's embrace of data-driven interoperability, while ISO 24165-1:2025 emphasizes global efforts to formalize the rapidly evolving landscape of digital finance. Meanwhile, ISO 25556:2025 highlights the increasing recognition of demographic realities, setting a new benchmark for digital inclusivity related to ageing populations. Compared to typical publication cycles, May 2025’s standards collectively illustrate a sector with a sharper focus on data integrity, interoperability, and inclusivity—key pillars for organizational resilience and societal benefit.

Standards Published This Month

ISO/TR 22087:2025 – Intelligent Transport Systems – Collection of Agent Behaviour Information and Sharing Between ITS Stations

Intelligent transport systems – Collection of agent behaviour information and sharing between ITS stations

ISO/TR 22087:2025 addresses the need for real-time, high-fidelity sharing of vehicle behavior and driving intention data among distributed intelligent transport system (ITS) stations. This technical report defines the Driving Behaviour Information Set (DBIS): its data structure, associated terms, and common data exchange procedures. The standard details how data is structured to capture egocentric vehicle actions (e.g., lane changes, speed, proximity), driver intention (both longitudinal and lateral), vehicle status, and surrounding object information, ensuring standardized communication and prediction capability across various ITS stations.

The scope extends to the secure and consistent sharing of behavior data via nomadic devices such as mobile phones and portable communication tools. This facilitates collective perception, enhances learning algorithms for collision prediction, and informs real-time automated decision-making at the vehicle and network level. Public and private transport operators, automotive OEMs, infrastructure managers, and technology providers leveraging driver-assistance or autonomous vehicle technologies will find this standard directly relevant for system interoperability and safety assurance.

Key highlights:

• Provides a standardized DBIS structure to enable interoperability between vehicle, roadside, personal, and cloud ITS stations.
• Outlines principles and use cases for intention-sharing—improving machine-learning models for risk assessment and optimal decision-making.
• Supports the development of adaptive driver-assistance and autonomous driving features, with emphasis on real-world contexts (lane changes, collision prediction, etc.).

Access the full standard:View ISO/TR 22087:2025 on iTeh Standards

ISO 24165-1:2025 – Digital Token Identifier (DTI) – Registration, Assignment and Structure – Part 1: Method for Registration and Assignment

Digital Token Identifier (DTI) – Registration, assignment and structure – Part 1: Method for registration and assignment

ISO 24165-1:2025 introduces an internationally recognized method for the assignment of Digital Token Identifiers (DTIs)—essential for the transparent classification and tracking of digital tokens including cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). This second edition extends its reach to account for NFTs and digital ledger identifiers (DLIs), reflecting ongoing maturation in decentralized digital asset markets. The requirements set out eligibility criteria for applicants and digital tokens, registry component specifications, DTI and DLI code structure, and the processes for random, unique, fixed-length identifier generation and assignment.

Applicable across financial institutions, regulatory agencies, service providers, crypto-exchanges, and custodians, the standard is critical for those managing or trading digital assets. By standardizing token identification irrespective of issuing authority or geography, ISO 24165-1:2025 drives clarity and reduces systemic confusion, improving settlement, auditing, research, and risk management processes in digital finance.

Key highlights:

• Defines robust procedures for DTI registration and assignment, ensuring global uniqueness and consistency.
• Expands scope to include NFTs and their associated ledgers, reflecting the changing face of digital asset markets.
• Provides clear separation and linkage between tokens (DTIs) and the underlying chains/ledgers (DLIs), facilitating transparent governance and tracking.

Access the full standard:View ISO 24165-1:2025 on iTeh Standards

ISO 25556:2025 – Ageing Societies – General Requirements and Guidelines for Ageing-Inclusive Digital Economy

Ageing societies – General requirements and guidelines for ageing-inclusive digital economy

Responding to demographic shifts and digital transformation, ISO 25556:2025 sets out comprehensive requirements and actionable guidelines for creating an ageing-inclusive digital economy. The standard addresses age-related exclusion risks by specifying high-level principles (e.g., combatting ageism, ensuring accessibility, affordability, usability, and security) and practical recommendations for governments, organizations, and other stakeholders in the digital economy to ensure older persons are not marginalized as service delivery transitions online.

Notably, its guidance is tailored to help transform products, services, digital infrastructures, environments, and literacy tools with the goal of equitable service delivery across age groups. It features scenario-based recommendations—from online shopping to telehealth and social engagement—and includes an assessment of existing barriers as well as strategic actions to drive adoption among older adults. This standard is relevant to policymakers, digital product designers, administrative agencies, and all entities aiming for regulatory alignment and societal impact.

Key highlights:

• Articulates foundational principles (anti-ageism, accessibility, privacy, security, usability, affordability) for digital economy inclusion.
• Provides practical recommendations for designing, delivering, and maintaining age-inclusive digital environments, services, and infrastructure.
• Includes annexes with real-world scenarios and action plans, assisting organizations in assessing and improving their digital inclusivity.

Access the full standard:View ISO 25556:2025 on iTeh Standards

Common Themes and Industry Trends

Examining May 2025’s standards, several common themes emerge across the sector:

• Data-Driven Interoperability: Both ISO/TR 22087:2025 (ITS data sharing) and ISO 24165-1:2025 (digital token identification) prioritize structured, interoperable data exchange as an enabler for safety, transparency, and automation.
• Digitalization of Core Functions: The move toward digital processes—be it in transport, finance, or public service—is accelerated not just by technical need, but also by expected societal benefits.
• Adaptation to Demographic Realities: With ISO 25556:2025, there is clear momentum to address demographic shifts, particularly the needs and challenges facing ageing societies, through intentional design and policy frameworks.
• Risk Management and Trust Building: Increasing trust in digital systems—whether for financial assets or for autonomous mobility—demands standardized identifiers, rigorous data exchange protocols, and inclusive frameworks.
• Scalability and Future-Proofing: The standards show attention to future scalability, with proactive guidance (such as the inclusion of NFTs in ISO 24165-1:2025) showing responsiveness to industry and societal change.

Together, these publications mark a forward-thinking approach, bridging gaps in interoperability, digital identification, and inclusive practice.

Compliance and Implementation Considerations

For professionals and organizations impacted by these standards, implementation should be guided by clear strategic considerations:

• Prioritize leading-edge interoperability: For intelligent transport system stakeholders, adopting the DBIS framework outlined in ISO/TR 22087:2025 will be essential for ensuring multi-vendor, multi-system compatibility as smart mobility expands. Early testing, system audits, and personnel upskilling are advised.
• Align with regulatory and industry frameworks: Financial organizations and digital asset managers should integrate the DTI registration and assignment processes (ISO 24165-1:2025) into their system development life cycles. Coordination with registry authorities will expedite compliance and support market acceptance, especially as NFTs and new digital assets proliferate.
• Invest in inclusivity by design: Entities delivering digital products, services, or infrastructure should systematically apply ISO 25556:2025's principles for age-inclusive design, incorporating them from solution design to deployment. Training, stakeholder engagement, and iterative usability evaluations will help meet both compliance and organizational social responsibility targets.
• Act promptly on transition timelines: While adoption timelines may vary, early adoption provides a competitive edge and reduces the risk of non-compliance. Establish roadmaps that sequence priorities—focusing on high-impact systems and services first.
• Engage with resources and expert communities: Leverage tools and implementation guides from standards bodies (through platforms like iTeh Standards) for detailed guidance, periodic updates, and best practices.

Conclusion: Key Takeaways from May 2025

Looking back, May 2025’s additions to the Services, Company Organization, Management and Quality, Administration, Transport, and Sociology sector catalog are both timely and transformative. ISO/TR 22087:2025 sets a strong foundation for intelligent, predictive, and defensive mobility ecosystems. ISO 24165-1:2025 places digital asset management on firmer global footing by standardizing identifiers for tokens and distributed ledgers. ISO 25556:2025 signals a shift in priority toward proactive digital inclusivity, preparing institutions and businesses to meet the needs of a diversifying and ageing global population.

For quality managers, compliance officers, engineers, product developers, and policymakers, these standards not only signal regulatory trends but also unlock practical pathways to safer transport, transparent digital finance, and equitable digital economies. Remaining current with such standards is not just about formal compliance but about future-proofing people, processes, and organizational outcomes.

Professionals are encouraged to explore each standard in depth via iTeh Standards to inform implementation and adaptation efforts in line with the broad shifts shaping this dynamic sector.