**NTT joined the Ultra Ethernet Consortium (UEC) on December 17, 2025, to develop high-speed, high-capacity Ethernet standards tailored for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) applications.[3]**
This move supports open network architectures under the Linux Foundation, addressing needs like low latency for next-gen infrastructure, marking a key advancement in IT networking amid rising AI demands.[3]

References:
1. https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/12/tech-layoffs-2025-list/
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5ciVISiFCU
3. https://group.ntt/en/topics/2025/12/17/uec2025.html
4. https://techfundingnews.com
5. https://www.kaseya.com/?post_type=post&p=25839
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgUn059FNvU