PICMG Adopts 40 Gbps AdvancedTCA Spec
The PICMG standards organization officially adopted the AdvancedTCA 3.1R2 specification, which quadruples the system bandwidth that can be achieved in ...
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IEEE 802.11 Adds QoS for Audio/Video Streaming, Prioritized Mgt Frames
The IEEE announced two significant improvements to 802.11 standards. IEEE 802.11aa-20121 supports more robust audio and video streaming for IEEE ...
HomeGrid Forum Describes G.hn Interference Mitigation Techniques
The HomeGrid Forum published a whitepaper describing G.hn Interference Mitigation Techniques from neighboring PLC (Power Line Communications) networks in high-density ...
IEEE Forms 802.3 BASE-T Study Group
IEEE has established a new 802.3 Next-Generation BASE-T Study Group to measure industry interest and needs in the next generation ...
New OIF Projects Address 100G, 400G and Emerging Control Plane Applications
The OIF has taken on three new projects focusing on 100G and 400G needs for optical and electrical technologies. 1. ...
Leading Mobile Operators Enter M2M Alliance with Jasper
KPN, NTT Docomo, Rogers Communications, SingTel, Telefónica, through its Telefónica Digital unit, Telstra and Vimpelcom established an alliance to support ...
UNH-IOL Forms Home Networking Consortium
The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) has launched a Home Networking Consortium to offer a one stop shop ...
Wi-Fi Alliance Begins Passpoint Certifications
The Wi-Fi Alliance has begun certifying mobile devices and infrastructure equipment under its Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Passpoint program. The Passpoint program ...
OIF Launches Three Interface Projects
The OIF has commenced work on three new electrical interface projects addressing next generation needs for high speed and low ...
Latest Release of OpenFlow Adds IPv6, Tunneling, QoS
The Open Networking Foundation (ONF) approved OpenFlow 1.3.0, adding a number of updates to the standard for real-world deployment in ...
MEF Introduces Carrier Ethernet 2.0
The Metro Ethernet Forum introduced a set of "Carrier Ethernet 2.0" specifications aimed at revolutionizing the efficiency and usability of ...
WiGig Alliance Publishes 60 GHz Spec 1.1
The Wireless Gigabit Alliance (WiGig) announced the publication of its certification-ready multi-gigabit wireless specification. A WiGig Bus Extension (WBE) specification ...
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