Information Technology Standards Summary - September 2025

Looking back at September 2025, the Information Technology sector experienced a significant wave of standardization, with five influential standards shaping developments in artificial intelligence, healthcare informatics, intelligent transport systems, and organizational management. This monthly overview examines the core content and implications of these standards, providing context and actionable insight for professionals intent on maintaining industry leadership and compliance. Whether you are managing cross-border healthcare data, architecting explainable AI models, or integrating mobility services, these updates are essential reading for anyone invested in the future of technology-driven industries.

Monthly Overview: September 2025

September 2025 stood out as a month marked by the convergence of standards addressing pressing needs for trust, interoperability, and explainability in Information Technology and Office Equipment. The five standards released collectively underscore the growing requirements for:

• Integrated, multi-modal transport and mobility services
• Trusted, concise healthcare patient summaries for global health data exchange
• Robust frameworks for identifying organizations and parts thereof
• Responsible, beneficial deployment of artificial intelligence (AI)
• Increased transparency, clarity, and stakeholder trust in AI and machine learning (ML) systems

Compared to previous months, this period placed exceptional focus on artificial intelligence—particularly on the ethics, explainability, and perceived societal benefits of AI systems. The emphasis on cross-domain functionality, such as using standardized identification schemes across industries and enabling seamless global health information exchange, further reflects the IT sector's trend toward interoperability and accountability. With the rapid advancement of AI and data-driven solutions, these September 2025 standards collectively signal the industry's response to calls for clarity, responsible innovation, and global harmonization.

Standards Published This Month

ISO/TR 22625:2025 - Intelligent Transport Systems - Mobility Integration - Physical and Functional View

Intelligent transport systems — Mobility integration — Physical and functional view

ISO/TR 22625:2025 represents a pivotal step for the integration of multi-modal transport services within the framework of intelligent transport systems (ITS). Building on previous role and responsibility models elaborated in ISO/TR 4447 and ISO/TR 7878, this standard describes both physical and functional architectural views essential for the operation of mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) and mobility-on-demand (MOD) ecosystems.

The document addresses systems and devices enabling information flow and interoperability between key entities such as mobility service providers (MSP), transport service providers (TSP), payment service providers (PSP), and mobility service users (MSU). It establishes a common language and framework for mapping existing and future ITS implementations, ultimately supporting globally harmonized approaches to public mobility integration.

Industries involved in the provision, management, or operation of public transport and mobility services—including technology vendors, urban mobility authorities, and transport operators—are the primary stakeholders for whom this standard is relevant.

Key highlights:

• Defines physical and functional components for integrated mobility systems
• Establishes use case-driven views for requesting, managing, and delivering mobility services
• Facilitates interoperable information flows across diverse transport infrastructures

Access the full standard:View ISO/TR 22625:2025 on iTeh Standards

ISO 27269:2025 - Health Informatics - International Patient Summary

Health informatics — International patient summary

ISO 27269:2025 sets forth a comprehensive core data model for the International Patient Summary (IPS)—a concise, portable health summary designed for global interoperability and patient-centered care. The standard details the formal data blocks, descriptors, and business rules required for an interoperable IPS but deliberately avoids prescribing workflow mechanics, technical implementations, or coding/terminology specifics.

Focusing on essential patient attributes, healthcare provider details, and structured data blocks, ISO 27269:2025 is crucial for organizations involved in cross-border care, telemedicine, and health information exchanges. Its uptake is particularly vital for healthcare providers, national e-health authorities, regulatory agencies, and vendors developing patient summary solutions aiming to support continuity of care irrespective of geographic or organizational boundaries.

Key highlights:

• Establishes internationally agreed core data items and structures for IPS
• Promotes robust information sharing and patient safety across healthcare systems
• Serves as the foundation for developing interoperable e-health solutions and frameworks

Access the full standard:View ISO 27269:2025 on iTeh Standards

ISO/IEC 6523-2:2025 - Structure for the Identification of Organizations and Organization Parts - Part 2: Registration of Organization Identification Schemes

Information technology — Structure for the identification of organizations and organization parts — Part 2: Registration of organization identification schemes

Following on from ISO/IEC 6523-1:2023, this second part establishes procedures and requirements for registering organization identification schemes and the administration of International Code Designator (ICD) values. By detailing the roles of Registration Authorities (RA), Sponsoring Authorities (SA), and Issuing Organizations (IO), the standard provides a harmonized approach to the structured identification of organizations on a global basis.

This standard is fundamental for multiparty data interchange, supply chain networks, regulatory filings, and sectors where robust and standardized organization identification is required. It is particularly relevant for data management professionals, registry operators, regulatory bodies, and enterprises engaged in large-scale B2B or B2G transactions.

Key highlights:

• Specifies the responsibilities of RAs and procedures for ICD value assignment
• Ensures the completeness and transparency of organization identification registers
• Strengthens the foundation for cross-sector, cross-border process automation and compliance

Access the full standard:View ISO/IEC 6523-2:2025 on iTeh Standards

ISO/IEC TR 21221:2025 - Artificial Intelligence - Beneficial AI Systems

Information technology — Artificial intelligence — Beneficial AI systems

ISO/IEC TR 21221:2025 marks a significant milestone in delineating what constitutes a "beneficial" AI system, from both stakeholder and societal perspectives. It provides a conceptual framework articulating the delivery of diverse benefits—ranging from functional and economic gains to environmental, cultural, and personal impacts—by AI systems. Through illustrative use cases, it encourages meaningful dialogue among AI makers, users, regulators, and the wider public about value realization and trade-offs.

Applicable to organizations that develop, integrate, deploy, or regulate AI, this standard is particularly pertinent for AI policy makers, technology strategists, ethics officers, and compliance functions. It supports organizational efforts to align AI development with emerging principles of trustworthiness, responsibility, and positive impact, as reflected in international declarations and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Key highlights:

• Introduces a structured, stakeholder-driven approach to designing and assessing beneficial AI
• Emphasizes trustworthiness, transparency, and responsible application
• Aligns benefit assessment with global sustainability and societal value objectives

Access the full standard:View ISO/IEC TR 21221:2025 on iTeh Standards

ISO/IEC TS 6254:2025 - AI Explainability and Interpretability

Information technology — Artificial intelligence — Objectives and approaches for explainability and interpretability of machine learning (ML) models and artificial intelligence (AI) systems

ISO/IEC TS 6254:2025 tackles one of modern AI’s most crucial challenges: how to make machine learning models and AI systems explainable and interpretable to diverse stakeholders. The standard enumerates objectives for explainability across stakeholder groups—from end-users and developers to auditors and regulators—and catalogs a taxonomy of methods, including empirical analysis, post hoc interpretation, and inherently interpretable approaches.

Guidance is offered for embedding explainability throughout an AI system’s lifespan, from inception and development to deployment and retirement. This is particularly timely as regulatory pressure and stakeholder expectations mount for transparent, accountable AI. Intended for all AI development lifecycle participants, this standard delivers a pathway to higher trust, verifiability, and responsible innovation.

Key highlights:

• Provides objectives and detailed approaches for explainability and interpretability
• Addresses a wide range of stakeholders, including users, evaluators, and authorities
• Offers a structured approach for implementing explainability throughout the AI lifecycle

Access the full standard:View ISO/IEC TS 6254:2025 on iTeh Standards

Common Themes and Industry Trends

Reflecting on September 2025’s standards, several recurring themes emerge for the Information Technology and Office Equipment sector:

• AI Responsibility and Transparency: Both ISO/IEC TR 21221:2025 and ISO/IEC TS 6254:2025 prioritize responsible AI, emphasizing not only technical prowess but also stakeholder trust, societal value, and the demand for transparency in decision-making. This reinforces the sector’s growing orientation towards AI ethics and regulatory compliance.
• Interoperability and Integration: With ISO/TR 22625:2025 and ISO 27269:2025, there is a clear industry move toward interoperable, cross-domain systems that enable rapid, secure, and efficient data exchanges—vital for both smart mobility and global healthcare.
• Structured Identity and Data Management: The reinforcement of robust identification schemes in ISO/IEC 6523-2:2025 signals recognition of the foundational importance of reliable entity identification for seamless digital transactions, audits, and regulatory conformance.
• Sustainability and Societal Alignment: The explicit reference to global goals and sustainability in the AI standards demonstrates the sector’s responsiveness to wider societal priorities, including UN SDGs.

Industries such as transport and logistics, healthcare, AI development, government, and data science were especially well-served by September 2025’s releases, with a notable intersection in areas demanding both security and openness, as well as ethical and practical transparency.

Compliance and Implementation Considerations

Organizations affected by these standards should consider the following recommendations and steps for compliance and robust implementation:

1. Prioritize Gap Assessments:
   • Evaluate existing systems, processes, and documentation in the context of each new or revised standard.
2. Engage Cross-Functional Teams:
   • Involve IT, compliance, business operations, and strategic management to interpret and implement the standards across the organization.
3. Develop a Phased Rollout Plan:
   • Prioritize the most critical compliance areas first—such as patient summary data set alignment, explainability measures in AI, or validating identification scheme conformity.
4. Monitor Regulatory Timelines:
   • Track transitional allowances, and where optional features or approaches are indicated, evaluate best-fit scenarios for the organization’s risk and opportunity landscape.
5. Leverage Accredited Resources:
   • Utilize official documentation and resources from iTeh Standards, as well as training and professional associations, to support implementation and audits.

Priority recommendations:

• For healthcare providers and informatics teams: Align patient summary outputs and data models with ISO 27269:2025 for global interoperability.
• For AI developers and auditors: Integrate explainability and benefit assessment frameworks per ISO/IEC TS 6254:2025 and TR 21221:2025 from the earliest stages of the project lifecycle.
• For ITS planners and multi-modal mobility operators: Map existing system architectures against the physical and functional models in ISO/TR 22625:2025 to identify gaps and opportunities for seamless service.
• For organizations managing legal identity and regulatory filings: Review internal processes to ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 6523-2:2025 procedures for identification schemes.

Conclusion: Key Takeaways from September 2025

September 2025’s publications collectively extended the horizons of the Information Technology and Office Equipment sector, particularly in AI responsibility, healthcare interoperability, integrated mobility, and secure digital identification. Organizations in fast-moving, highly regulated, or cross-border contexts will especially benefit from close study and strategic adoption of these new standards.

Professionals should:

• Review each standard in detail and assess impact on current operations,
• Drive organizational awareness and training to ensure smooth implementation,
• Monitor updates and further guidance through iTeh Standards and relevant authorities.

Staying current with standards such as these is now a prerequisite for regulatory compliance, innovation, and market success in information technology. Explore the detailed documentation through iTeh Standards to ensure your organization remains competitive and compliant in a rapidly evolving environment.