Core Insights - Nokia has successfully conducted end-to-end testing of Ultra Ethernet Transport (UET) traffic across its high-performance data center switching platforms, reinforcing its leadership in AI-ready networking solutions [1][5][7] - The integration of UEC Specification 1.0 into Nokia's data center fabric solution addresses the increasing demands of AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) workloads, emphasizing the need for ultra-low latency and high bandwidth [3][5][7] Company Developments - The testing involved 800 GE interfaces using Keysight's AresONE testing platform, showcasing the performance and scalability of Nokia's 7220 IXR and 7250 IXR product families [4][6] - Nokia's commitment to the Ultra Ethernet Consortium (UEC) is highlighted, as the company aims to leverage UET for cost-effective and interoperable AI and HPC application stacks [3][6] Industry Trends - The rise of AI is prompting a reevaluation of data center operations, necessitating networks that can handle real-time training and inference with minimal packet loss [2][7] - The Ultra Ethernet Consortium's new UET layer is positioned as a solution to the complex challenges posed by AI and HPC, aiming to modernize data center networks with new standards and architectures [3][7]