About Us

Ethernet Alliance Background

While IEEE 802 Ethernet technology has existed for over 30 years, it has lacked an industry voice that represents the spectrum of standards-based Ethernet. The Ethernet Alliance serves the Ethernet industry to assist with the on-going incubation, development, interoperability testing and support of technologies based or dependent upon Ethernet standards.

Who we are:

The Ethernet Alliance is a global community that includes system vendors, component vendors, end users, industry experts and university and government professionals who are committed to the continued success and expansion of Ethernet technology.

Mission:

The Ethernet Alliance brings Ethernet standards to life by supporting activities that span from incubation to interoperability demonstrations, certification and education.

Ethernet Alliance Board of Directors and Committee Chairs:

David Law, 3Com
Jim Theodoras, Adva Optical Networking
Thomas Scheibe, Cisco
Steven Garrison, Force10 Networks
Sunil Ahluwalia, Intel
Charlie Lavacchia, NetApp
Manoj Wadekar, QLogic Corporation

Marketing Chair: Crystal Black

Marketing Vice Chair: Rebecca Andersen

Technical Chair: Manoj Wadekar, QLogic Corporation

Chief Marketing Officer: Blaine Kohl

Ethernet Alliance Administration: Morgan Seibert

Important Dates:

The Ethernet Alliance was incorporated in August of 2005 and made its official launch announcement on January 10, 2006

Address:

3855 SW 153rd Drive
Beaverton, OR 97006
Phone: +1.503.619.0564
Fax: +1.503.644.6708
admin@ethernetalliance.org