Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a very useful standard that helps prevent the need for power adapters and network cables for devices that require both but have a minimal power requirement. Phones were a great use case for this due to falling into those needs. Most phones consumed power minimally, needed network access and also provided a switched network port for a computer. This synergy helps reduce and ease management of the end user's workstation.

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