SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Extreme
Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR), a software-driven networking company
that provides superior visibility and control, today announced that
it has been named Growth Vendor Partner of the Year by Tech
Data.
Tech Data's Vendor Partner award recipients are recognized
annually for their collaboration, enablement programs, strong
partnerships and commitment to Tech Data, its solution providers
and the IT channel. Extreme Networks, which has partnered with
Tech Data since 1999, is being honored for its year-over-year sales
performance, executive engagement, and overall support for Tech
Data. Specifically, Extreme stood out for its onsite vendor
representatives, field-focused representatives, improved marketing
initiatives and consistent communication with Tech Data.
This recognition underscores Extreme's channel-focused strategy,
which drives growth through best-of-breed technology, incentives
and programs to and through Tech Data. Extreme recently announced
advancements to the Extreme Partner Network (EPN) to further enable
and reward partners, which Tech Data has assisted in launching to
the Extreme partner base. Tech Data has also deployed key
initiatives with Extreme, including its Give-2-Get program and the
Distribution Managed Account Program, to support priority goals and
growth.
Executive Perspectives
Paige Powers, Senior Director of Distribution
and Inside Sales, Extreme Networks
"We're incredibly
honored to be recognized by our long-term distribution partner Tech
Data and proud to collectively meet the technology needs of our
mutual partners. The consistent investment between Extreme Networks
and Tech Data illustrates the value of our partnership and we look
forward to driving future growth together."
Chuck Bartlett, Senior
Vice President, Advanced Infrastructure Solutions Division, Tech
Data Corporation
"We are thrilled to recognize the Extreme
Networks team for their commitment to our channel growth and the
success of our solution providers. Our longstanding partnership
enables us to deliver leading software-driven networking and
management solutions and support to our customers. Extreme has
distinguished itself through its specialized offerings and enhanced
channel marketing initiatives."
Additional Resources
- Extreme Networks Partner Program Homepage
- Extreme Networks Managed Services Homepage
Forward Looking Statements:
Statements in this
release, including those concerning the Company's partnership with
Tech Data, the relationship's potential for providing onsite and
field-focused vendor representatives, and the ability to deploy key
initiatives and programs in areas of critical business functions
and event management are forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements
speak only as of the date of this release. Actual results or events
could differ materially from those anticipated in those
forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors,
including: the effectiveness of our solutions as compared with our
partners needs; a highly competitive business environment for
network switching and software equipment; the possibility that we
might experience delays in the development or introduction of new
technology and products; partner response to our new technology and
products; and a dependency on third parties for certain components
and for the manufacturing of our products.
More information about potential factors that could affect the
Company's business and financial results is included in the
Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including, without limitation, under the captions: "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations," and "Risk Factors". Except as required under the
U.S. federal securities laws and the rules and regulations of
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Extreme
Networks disclaims any obligation to update any
forward-looking statements after the date of this release, whether
as a result of new information, future events, developments,
changes in assumptions or otherwise.
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 data center, 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, Extreme Partner Network, 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
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