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April 10, 2026

AI Introduces Varied Infrastructure Considerations for Data Centers

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“Artificial intelligence is transforming every industry,” reads Evolving Infrastructure Requirements for AI Data Centers. “No other technology since the advent of the internet has brought such a wave of change…

April 10, 2026

Ecosystem Challenges and Opportunities Spark 2.5GBASE-T/5GBASE-T Rise

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Today’s enterprise campus port speeds are still dominated by 1 Gigabits per second (Gbps), but 2.5GBASE-T and 5GBASE-T show the strongest growth in the current forecasts. As 2.5GBASE-T and 5GBASE-T…

April 7, 2026

The Future of AI Runs on Ethernet: Reflections from OFC 2026

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By: John D’Ambrosia, Chair Emeritus, Ethernet Alliance I had the privilege of moderating the Ethernet Alliance Ethernet’s Accelerating Evolution – Enabling the Expansion of AI panel at OFC 2026, which…

March 31, 2026

From Plugfest to Progress: Key Lessons from the 2025 HSN Plugfest

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By: Sam Johnson, Engineering Manager at Intel Corp and Ethernet Alliance HSN Subcommittee Chair “Interoperability” is my favorite buzzword in the world of Ethernet, because it is a word that…

March 3, 2026

AI-Scale Ethernet at the Heart of Ethernet Alliance’s OFC 2026 Demo

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Live multi-vendor interoperability display reinforces Ethernet’s foundational role in AI-ready and terabit-speed networks BEAVERTON, OR, March 3, 2026 – The Ethernet Alliance, a global consortium dedicated to the continued success…

February 10, 2026

Peering Into Ethernet’s Crystal Ball: Predictions for 2026

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“2026 is going to be another exciting year for Ethernet. This continues to reinforce how beautiful this technology is,” said Carl Wilson, Ethernet Alliance Board Member and Senior Director of…

February 3, 2026

Inside TEF 2025: Ethernet for AI – Presentations Now Available

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If you were at the Technology Exploration Forum (TEF) 2025: Ethernet for AI event last December, you know that discussions about the deepening convergence of Ethernet and AI kept going…

January 12, 2026

Inside TEF 2025: How Ethernet Is Responding to AI’s Rapid Scale, Part 2

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AI is faster than infrastructure can adapt. At the Ethernet Alliance’s Technology Exploration Forum (TEF 2025): Ethernet for AI, the industry united to examine the current challenges and opportunities of…

January 12, 2026

Inside TEF 2025: How Ethernet Is Responding to AI’s Rapid Scale, Part 1

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At the Ethernet Alliance’s Technology Exploration Forum (TEF 2025): Ethernet for AI, held in December 2025, industry voices came together to examine how Ethernet is shaping the future of AI…

January 6, 2026

Ethernet at a Turning Point: Q4 2025 Highlights

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As the leading industry voice, the Ethernet Alliance remains the champion of next-generation Ethernet innovation. Q4 2025 was one for the record books, as we brought together key stakeholders for…

December 9, 2025

Ethernet Alliance 2026 Ethernet Roadmap Sets a New Course for Connectivity

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Refreshed roadmap defines Ethernet’s evolving role in AI, automotive, and next-generation connectivity, spotlighting emerging trends shaping tomorrow’s networks BEAVERTON, OR, December 9, 2025 – The Ethernet Alliance, a global consortium…

November 18, 2025

Ethernet Alliance Unveils Powerhouse Lineup for TEF 2025: Ethernet for AI

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Experts from Meta, Cisco, NVIDIA, and across the global Ethernet ecosystem converge to explore 400G signaling and the technologies shaping Ethernet’s AI era BEAVERTON, OR, November 18, 2025 – The…

November 14, 2025

Ethernet Alliance Hot Take: Ethernet and InfiniBand for HPC

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The push for ever-more powerful computers, driven by elaborate simulations, and research projects swimming in data means both Ethernet and InfiniBand are still essential to high-performance computing (HPC), though they’re…

October 27, 2025

ECOC 2025: Interoperability at 800G is Given —Advancing Toward 1.6T

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If OFC 2025 was the “proof” 800G is real and ready, ECOC 2025 is where that reality becomes boring—in the best possible way. Multivendor 800G links that just come up.…

October 22, 2025

Driving Innovation in the AI Era: Ethernet Alliance Q3 2025 Highlights

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The Ethernet Alliance’s third quarter was marked by unprecedented collaboration and exciting announcements. ECOC 2025 played host to one of our most comprehensive multi-vendor interoperability demos yet, with 11 members…

October 22, 2025

Ethernet Alliance’s TEF 2025 Ignites the Ethernet for AI Revolution

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Two-day forum unites global technology leaders to define Ethernet’s critical role in powering the AI era BEAVERTON, OR, October 22, 2025 – The Ethernet Alliance, a global consortium dedicated to…

October 7, 2025

Ethernet Alliance Marks Milestone with 200Gbps Plugfest

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Pioneering event unites ecosystem leaders to validate 1.6TbE next-generation Ethernet solutions and accelerate deployment at scale BEAVERTON, OR, October 7, 2025 – The Ethernet Alliance, a global consortium dedicated to…

June 10, 2025

Ethernet Alliance coalesces around interoperability and future innovations

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Date: 6/10/25 EA Spokesperson: David J. Rodgers of EXFO Peter Jones of Cisco Publication: Lightwave Online

June 9, 2025

Ethernet Alliance coalesces around interoperability and future innovations

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Date: 6/9/25 EA Spokesperson: David J. Rodgers of EXFO, Peter Jones of Cisco Publication: Broadband Pulse

May 20, 2025

PODCAST: OIF on the optical networking interoperability opportunity

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Date: 5/20/25 Publication: Lightwave Online

May 1, 2025

[eBook] The GenAI Leap: How Networks Are Reinventing Themselves

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Date: 5/1/25 EA Spokesperson: Peter Jones of Cisco Publication: The Fast Mode

April 22, 2025

Copper-to-optics technology eyed for next-gen AI networking gear

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Date: 4/22/25 EA Spokesperson: Peter Jones of Cisco Publication: Network World

April 17, 2025

OFC 2025: AI, power, and 1.6T

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Date: 4/17/25 Publication:5G Technology World

April 15, 2025

OIF: The Race to 448G per Lane

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Date:4/15/25 EA Spokesperson: David J. Rodgers of EXFO Publication: Converge Network Digest

April 15, 2025

Optical Transceivers in Liquid Immersion Cooling Systems

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Principal member Formerica OptoElectronics joined the Ethernet Alliance at OFC 2025. In this guest blog, Peter Liu, General Manager at Formerica discusses advancements in liquid immersion cooling systems for data…

April 11, 2025

#OFC25: 800G Testing Challenges & Solutions for High-Speed Networks

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Date:4/11/25 EA Spokesperson: Anabel Alarcon of EXFO Publication: Converge Network Digest