Extreme Networks (NASDAQ:EXTR) (NASDAQ: EXTR) is a global provider of end-to-end network infrastructure and software-driven networking solutions. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company designs, develops and supports high-performance switching, routing, wireless LAN, network access control and analytics platforms. Its integrated portfolio addresses the needs of enterprise, data center, service provider, government and campus environments.
Founded in 1996 as a spin-off from Cabletron Systems’ data networking business, Extreme Networks has grown through a combination of organic innovation and strategic acquisitions. Key additions to its portfolio include Enterasys Networks, Brocade Communications’ data center switching and routing assets, Avaya’s networking business and Aerohive Networks. These acquisitions have expanded Extreme’s ability to deliver comprehensive wired and wireless solutions as well as cloud-managed services.
Extreme’s product suite features hardware and software components built around its ExtremeCloud IQ platform, which offers AI-driven analytics, policy orchestration and automation across distributed network environments. The company also provides its Fabric Connect technology for scalable layer-2 and layer-3 connectivity, designed to simplify operations in enterprise campuses and data centers. Supplementary services include professional consulting, managed services and technical support to ensure network performance and security.
Serving customers across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, Extreme Networks maintains a global support infrastructure with regional offices and partner networks. Under the leadership of President and CEO Ed Meyercord since 2017, the company continues to focus on cloud, AI and edge networking innovations to meet the evolving demands of digital transformation projects worldwide.
