BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ethernet Alliance, a global consortium dedicated to the continued success and advancement of Ethernet technologies, today announced the launch of its Gen 2 Power over Ethernet (PoE) Certification Program. Responding to rising industry and end user demand for seamlessly interoperating PoE products and solutions, the program incorporates certification testing, certification logos, and a public registry of certified products. With the completion of its successful Gen 2 pilot program, Gen 2 PoE Certified product testing will open to...
Power over Ethernet Industry Press Releases
Ethernet Alliance Revs Up Gen 2 PoE Certification Program with Support for All PoE Classes
June 9, 2020
Ethernet Alliance Honored For PoE Certification Program Excellence
December 14, 2018
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ethernet Alliance, a global consortium dedicated to the continued success and advancement of Ethernet technologies, today announced it had been recognized by the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) for its Power over Ethernet (PoE) Certification Program . The IEEE-SA Conformity Assessment Award was conferred on the Ethernet Alliance during the standards body’s annual awards ceremony on December 2, 2018. Also honored at the event was Ethernet Alliance Board of Directors member, David Chalupsky...
Ethernet Alliance Welcomes the Next Generation of PoE
October 4, 2018
BEAVERTON, OR, OCTOBER 2, 2018 – The Ethernet Alliance , a global consortium dedicated to the continued success and advancement of Ethernet technologies, today hailed the ratification of IEEE 802.3bt ™, IEEE Standard for Ethernet - Amendment 2: Power over Ethernet (PoE) over 4 Pairs. Among other additions, the newly ratified specification introduces four new classes and increases maximum power levels supplied by a factor of three. IEEE 802.3bt’s arrival heralds a new era of robust market opportunity...
First 37 Products Certified by PoE Certification Program
January 16, 2018
BEAVERTON, OR, JANUARY 16, 2018 – The Ethernet Alliance , a global consortium dedicated to the continued success and advancement of Ethernet technologies, today announced the certification of the first 37 Power over Ethernet (PoE) products through its new PoE certification program. Products from multiple Ethernet industry leaders were tested at the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) in Durham, N.H. Newly certified products range from component level evaluation boards, to power sourcing equipment (PSE) enterprise switches, to...
Ethernet Alliance Opens New PoE Program to Public
September 13, 2017
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ethernet Alliance , a global consortium dedicated to the continued success and advancement of Ethernet technologies, today made its new Power over Ethernet (PoE) certification program available to the public. With rising numbers of both standards- and non-standards-based PoE solutions entering the market, introducing a simple method for determining products capable of seamless interoperability is essential. The organization’s PoE certification program serves as not only a clear identifier for today's interoperable, standardized PoE products, but also...
Next Ethernet Era Drives Surge in New Ethernet Alliance Memberships
July 28, 2017
BEAVERTON, Ore.--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- The Ethernet Alliance , a global consortium dedicated to the continued success and advancement of Ethernet technologies, today announced it has welcomed a broad array of new members. With the next Ethernet era bringing an array of new standards, targeting new markets and applications, the growth in membership reflects the industry’s recognition of the importance of the mission of the Ethernet Alliance in helping to accelerate the deployment of Ethernet-based solutions.
The...
Ethernet Alliance Launches Certification Program to Promote IEEE 802.3™ PoE Interoperability
May 23, 2017
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ethernet Alliance , a global consortium dedicated to the continued success and advancement of Ethernet technologies, today announced the launch of its Power over Ethernet (PoE) certification program. Enabling swift and easy recognition of interoperable products designed to available IEEE 802.3 PoE standards, the program will elevate the user experience by minimizing market confusion between standards-based and proprietary PoE solutions.
“The growing significance of PoE in networks is undeniable. For example, in campus networks, PoE-enabled...
Ethernet Alliance Plugfest Showcases 100 Percent Interoperability of IEEE 802.3™ Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Products
September 7, 2016
BEAVERTON, OREGON, SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 – The Ethernet Alliance, a global consortium dedicated to the continued success and advancement of Ethernet technologies, today shared details of its Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) Plugfest at the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) in Durham, New Hampshire. The event demonstrated IEEE 802.3™-based PoE interoperability among devices from Brocade (Nasdaq: BRCD), Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Linear Technology, Microsemi (Nasdaq: MSCC) and Texas Instruments.
“The plugfest showed that there is clearly market enthusiasm for standards-based PoE...
Biamp Systems Releases Tesira® 2.3
December 17, 2014
BEAVERTON, Oregon — Biamp Systems, a leading provider of innovative networked media systems, today unveiled Tesira® 2.3. Part of the company’s award-winning line of digital signal processing (DSP)-based products, the platform’s newest release introduces IEEE 1722.1 AVB support. Tesira 2.3 also includes greater reporting capabilities for expanders, a new dedicated software block for Audio-Technica’s Dante™ microphones, and increased telephony support.