Mplify Carrier Ethernet Certifications Hit 450, Fueling AI Infrastructure Demand
Event summary
- Mplify Carrier Ethernet for Business certifications surpassed 450 globally as of September 22, 2026.
- The certification replaces the MEF 3.0 CE certification, offering third-party validation of performance and conformance to Mplify standards.
- Carrier Ethernet for Business establishes a baseline for the upcoming Carrier Ethernet for AI certification program.
- Pascal Menezes, CTO of Mplify, highlighted the strategic importance of Carrier Ethernet for distributed AI infrastructure.
The big picture
The milestone reflects the growing strategic importance of Carrier Ethernet in supporting distributed AI infrastructure, where predictable performance and automation are critical. As AI workloads spread across data centers, clouds, and edge environments, Carrier Ethernet provides the necessary connectivity framework. The certification program's expansion underscores the industry's shift toward standards-based automation and interoperability in the AI era.
What we're watching
- AI Infrastructure Growth
- How the demand for distributed AI infrastructure will drive further adoption of Carrier Ethernet solutions.
- Certification Expansion
- Whether the transition to Carrier Ethernet for AI will accelerate the certification of new services and technologies.
- Market Differentiation
- The pace at which certified offerings will become a competitive differentiator for service and technology providers.
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