SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Extreme
Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR) today announced an expansion of its
relationship with Schneider Electric to deliver highly resilient
networking solutions within the Schneider Electric Foxboro Evo
Distributed Control System. Extreme also joins Schneider Electric's
Collaborative Automation Partner Program (CAPP) to provide
networking and wireless solutions to Schneider Electric's global
customers, which span multiple vertical markets and require
reliable and highly available technology.
Extreme's software-driven networking technologies have been part
of the Foxboro Evo Distributed Control System since 2003,
demonstrating the reliability, performance and cost-effectiveness
of Extreme's network solutions for electric and industrial
manufacturing markets, such as waste water treatment plants, oil
and electric.
- Key Facts: The enhanced relationship coincides with
Extreme's newly launched Industrial Switch portfolio. Designed for
industrial use, Extreme Industrial Switches provide continuous
uptime, manageability and operational efficiency in the harshest
environments.
- Through its CAPP membership, Extreme will have access to
technical engineering experts to help with the use, development and
integration of Schneider Electric automation and control
technologies. Schneider Electric customers will realize the
benefits of access to Extreme's wired and wireless technologies,
networking analytics and security solutions, as well as Extreme's
recently launched ExtremeCloud™ platform.
Executive Perspectives
Ed Meyercord, CEO, Extreme
Networks
"Extreme Networks is very excited to join
Schneider Electric's Collaborative Automation Partner Program. Our
expanded partnership validates our longstanding commitment to
provide superior networking products and services within the
Foxboro DCS solution. As a new CAPP member, we look forward
to helping Schneider Electric meet critical networking requirements
targeted at business and customer environments."
Loic Regnier, CAPP Director,
Schneider Electric
"Extreme
Networks and Schneider Electric have a long history of innovation
together. Through the Collaborative Automation Partner Program, we
will be able to bring our customers reliable networking solutions
that enable IIOT in their operations. Extreme's innovative wired
and wireless technologies, including its recently launched cloud
and industrial switch solutions, provide Schneider Electric
customers looking to leverage the benefits of IIOT across their
industrial automation with flexible, highly available and reliable
networking platforms."
Additional Resources
- ExtremeSwitching Products Page
- ExtremeCloud Product Page
- ExtremeWireless Products Page
- ExtremeAnalytics Products Page
- ExtremeControl Products Page
- ExtremeManagement Products Page
- Connect with Extreme
via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and Google+
About Extreme Networks
Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) delivers software-driven
networking solutions that help IT departments everywhere deliver
the ultimate business outcome: stronger connections with customers,
partners and employees. Wired to wireless, desktop to datacenter,
on premise or through the cloud, we go to extreme measures for our
20,000-plus customers in more than 80 countries, delivering 100%
insourced call-in technical support to organizations large and
small, including some of the world's leading names in business,
education, government, healthcare, manufacturing and hospitality.
Founded in 1996, Extreme is headquartered in San Jose,
California. For more information,
visit Extreme's website or call 1-888-257-3000.
Extreme Networks, ExtremeWireless, ExtremeAnalytics,
ExtremeControl, ExtremeSwitching, ExtremeCloud, ExtremeManagement
and the Extreme Networks logo are either trademarks or
registered trademarks of Extreme Networks,
Inc. in the United States and/or other
countries. Other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
About Collaborative Automation Partner Program
In
order to provide an accurate solution for efficient industry,
Schneider Electric needs to be connected with the best experts of
the market. The Collaborative Automation Partner Program
contributes to build a complete business solution by selecting and
integrating technology partner's solutions to Schneider Electric
offer. Today, CAPP portfolio includes almost 50 Technology Partners
spread in three categories: Interconnection of Architectures,
Application for Solution and Complete Lifecycle Integration. When
partnering with a company, the program selects and tests targeted
products from the technology partner that will complete Schneider
Electric Industry Business Unit solution. More information about
the portfolio at www.collaborativeautomation.com.
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is the
global specialist in energy management and automation. With
revenues of ~$30 billion in FY2015,
our 160,000+ employees serve customers in over 100 countries,
helping them to manage their energy and process in ways that are
safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable. From the simplest of
switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software
and services improve the way our customers manage and automate
their operations. Our connected technologies reshape industries,
transform cities and enrich lives. At Schneider Electric, we call
this Life Is On.
www.schneider-electric.com
Media Contact:
Jennifer Grabowski
Racepoint Global
617-624-3231
ExtremeUS@racepointglobal.com
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