About the Ethernet Alliance

While IEEE 802 Ethernet technology has existed for over 25 years, it has lacked an industry voice that represents the spectrum of IEEE 802 Ethernet standards developments. It serves the IEEE 802 Ethernet industry as a whole to assist with the on-going incubation, development, launch and sustained support of various Ethernet technologies. The Ethernet Alliance is designed to be an organization that will exist as long as Ethernet does.

The Ethernet Alliance:

• Sponsors activities that demonstrate the technical viability and usability of Ethernet technologies to consumers and smooth barriers to adoption.
• Provides a cohesive voice to clearly explain Ethernet projects, develop broad company participation amongst member companies, coordinate efforts amongst Ethernet technologies, and position Ethernet’s co-existence with complimentary technologies.
• Positions Ethernet into evolving markets, and demonstrates Ethernet’s viability in those new markets and applications.