Power over Ethernet News

PoE is Ready to Deliver
June 1, 2010
Higher power opens up new applications.

Power over Ethernet Market Sees Growth
June 8, 2009
New wave of suppliers enter the fray in response to rapid adoption.

Cisco ships new 802.11n AP to resolve power issue
January 13, 2009
Operates using standard 802.3af PoE

Nortel refreshes Gigabit stackables
January 12, 2009
Responds to demand for higher density with PoE

Webcast offers primer on PoE and PoEPlus
September 16, 2008
Sponsored by Ethernet Alliance

Foundry airs Gigabit Ethernet workgroup switches
September 15, 2008
Offer PoE for VoIP and unified communications

Alcatel-Lucent GbE LAN Switches meets needs of SMEs and service providers
September 4, 2008

Phihong releases IEEE802.3at draft 3-compliant PoE adapter
May 14, 2008
Up to 33.6W

Microsemi Launches Full Production of PowerDsine Midspan & Splitter Line for High Power Gigabit Ethernet Applications
April 22, 2008

802.11n Wi-Fi adoption faces Power over Ethernet hurdle
April 10, 2008
Requires more power

Cisco enhances Catalyst switches
January 23, 2008
Implements "Enhanced PoE"

Siemens launches new 802.11n wireless system
January 22, 2008
HiPath Wireless works with existing PoE

Power over Ethernet drives record quarter in switch sales
November 19, 2007
Grow to more than 20% of shipments

Pre-standard 802.3at POE chips deliver 36W
March 27, 2007
802.3at silicon begins to arrive

IEEE 802.3at PoE Plus Task Force

IEEE task forces move forward on Ethernet standards
September 23, 2008

IEEE task force approves power boost over Ethernet
April 3, 2008
Increases power to 24W

New Power Over Ethernet 802.3at Draft 3.0 calls for lower power
March 26, 2008

802.3at pumps up Power over Ethernet
January 23, 2006
Higher power on the way

More Power to your Ethernet
December 6, 2004
PoEPlus high-power initiative promises to bring the benefits of PoE to new applications.

Power over Ethernet: One cable fits all
July 19, 2004
Leading analyst describes 802.3af technology and potential applications.

Cisco Adopts Global Standard for Ethernet Ports
February 18, 2004
Industry leader shifts from proprietary solution to 802.3af standard.

Power-Over-Ethernet Chips Give LANs a New Outlet
October 13, 2003
Overview of the 802.3af architecture and chip developments.

IEEE Ratifies PoE Standard
July 9, 2003
Ratification launches new standard-based market.

More power yet more green
September 4, 2008
Power over Ethernet key to cost effective wireless deployments

Customers Find Different VoIP Benefits
February 14, 2005
PoE is a critical component in achieving the cost and reliability targets for enterprise VoIP deployments.

Evolving PoE Promises Rich Landscape of Power Innovation
October 18, 2004
Developments surrounding PoE include a number of unexpected apps and many spec compliant products.

Power over Ethernet for office WLANs
December 10, 2003
Advises "don't start putting in access points without it."

Assessing Power-Over-Ethernet's Near-Term Uses
November 24, 2003
Analysis of new market opportunities created by PoE delivering the first standardized worldwide power plug.

Power Over Ethernet Generates Buzz
November 24, 2003
PoE is catching on with organizations looking to cut costs on WLAN and VoIP deployments.

Considerations for PoE deployments in switch closets
October 28, 2008
Addressing heat concerns

Power (over Ethernet) to the People
November 24, 2003
Planning and deployment recommendations based on eWeek lab testing.

Choosing a Power-Over-Ethernet Approach
June 5, 2003
Compares deployment strategies for PoE.

Power-Over-Ethernet -- Ready to Power On?
May 19, 2003
Overview of technology and strategies for deployment.

Wi-Fi Gets Disaster Victims Back Online
January 8, 2009
PoE switch at heart of portable disaster recovery communications system

San Francisco Museum Installs Converged Network and IP Telephony Solution
March 8, 2005
Cultural institution utilizes PoE in next gen network

New Carnival Valor First Cruise Ship to Offer '100 Percent Bow to Stern' Wireless Internet Access
December 4, 2004
Shipwide wireless network powered by PoE