The Ethernet Alliance, a global consortium dedicated to the continued success and advancement of Ethernet technologies, announces its newly elected Board of Directors members and officers for the 2014 term. With the confirmation of its new Board of Directors and officers, the group is well-positioned to continue its pursuit of global Ethernet ecosystem growth and development, and support the next generation of Ethernet speeds, starting with 400 Gb/s Ethernet.

"With increasing demand for bandwidth continuing to push Ethernet innovation, 2013 was a great year of growth and development for the Ethernet Alliance. We're very excited to be able to continue this forward-looking leadership in 2014 - the year of "the Ethernet of Everywhere" - to address the evolving Ethernet ecosystem," said Ethernet Alliance President, Scott Kipp, principal engineer, Brocade. "We offer our thanks to our outgoing Board members and officers for their dedication and hard work, and look forward to another successful year."

Elected and confirmed at the 2014 Ethernet Alliance Members Meeting in Indian Wells, California, incoming officers and board members include:

  • John D'Ambrosia, Dell; Chairman, Board of Directors
  • Scott Kipp, Brocade; President, Treasurer, Board of Directors
  • Howard Frazier, Broadcom; Secretary, Board of Directors
  • David Fair, Intel; Board of Directors
  • Tom Fawcett, JDS Uniphase (JDSU); Board of Directors
  • Gilda Foss, NetApp; Board of Directors
  • Manoj Wadekar, QLogic; Board of Directors

For more information about the Ethernet Alliance, please visit http://www.ethernetalliance.org, follow @EthernetAllianc on Twitter, visit its Facebook page, or join the EA LinkedIn group.

About the Ethernet Alliance

The Ethernet Alliance is a global consortium that includes system and component vendors, industry experts and university and government professionals who are committed to the continued success and expansion of Ethernet technology. The Ethernet Alliance takes Ethernet standards to market by supporting activities that span from incubation of new Ethernet technologies to interoperability demonstrations and education.

For more information about the Ethernet Alliance, please visit www.ethernetalliance.org; follow @EthernetAllianc on Twitter; visit the Ethernet Alliance Facebook page; or join the Ethernet Alliance LinkedIn group. Individuals who would like to receive updates on Ethernet Alliance news, activities and events may sign up for the organization's newsletter at www.ethernetalliance.org/newsletter.

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