The home networking arm of CEA was hard at work, approving two new standards. CEA-851-A defines an IP-enabled network for connecting cluster networks to a whole-home broadband distribution backbone in order to facilitate integrated operation of appliances and networked components. Based on IEEE 1394, this network will accommodate Ethernet as an attached network via a bridge, and directly with the introduction of IEEE 1394c. Called the versatile home network, it provides a flexible and open network architecture and communications protocol specification for digital devices in the home. CEA-2027-A defines a user-to-machine interface method that allows a source of home-network services, such as a cable or terrestrial set-top box, digital VCR or DTV, to utilize the presentation capabilities in a network-attached renderer such as a DTV display or PC. The standard enables user control of networked devices (either local to the user or remote) via another device�s (e.g., DTV or PC) Web browser graphical user interface (GUI).
The worldwide server market has entered a new phase defined almost entirely by artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure economics rather than traditional enterprise refresh cycles. The latest market data shows robust growth and a structural shift in where value is created, who captures it, and which architectures are setting the pace for the next decade. IDC reports that worldwide server revenue reached a record $112.4 billion in the third quarter of 2025, representing a striking 61 percent year-over-year increase compared to the same quarter in 2024. For context, this means the market is adding tens of billions of dollars in incremental quarterly spend, driven overwhelmingly by AI and accelerated computing requirements. IT Server Market Development Over the first three quarters of 2025, server revenue has already reached $314.2 billion, meaning the market has nearly doubled in size compared to 2024, underscoring how AI buildouts have compressed several years of exp...