SAN JOSE, Calif., March 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Extreme Networks,
Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR) today announced a strategic relationship with
the National Hockey League's (NHL) Carolina Hurricanes to deliver
pervasive and secure high-density Wi-Fi at PNC Arena in
Raleigh, NC. Leveraging the same
technology that powered Super Bowl LI, the "most connected" one-day
event in digital history, PNC's network is supported by 450
ExtremeWireless access points (APs) that provide reliable mobile
connectivity to approximately 20,000 fans without compromising the
view of the game or experience. In addition, Extreme implemented
ExtremeManagement and ExtremeAnalytics to deliver real-time
insights and maximize Wi-Fi performance at PNC Arena.
In today's mobile-centric world, many sports organizations are
challenged to provide an in-arena fan experience that capitalizes
on the live excitement of the game, but also matches the
conveniences of watching at home. With Extreme's software-driven
wired and wireless solution, fans at PNC Arena – which also hosts
concerts and Division 1 college basketball games – can now watch
their favorite teams while seamlessly connecting to Wi-Fi to easily
stream content, check apps and post to social media. The solution
also improves the Hurricanes' game day operations through support
for ticketing and concessions. This is Extreme's third NHL
deployment, preceded by the Detroit Red Wings' Joe Louis Arena in 2015 and the Buffalo Sabres'
KeyBank Center in 2016.
Wi-Fi Deployment Key Facts:
- Record Breaking Technology – The same Extreme solutions
deployed at PNC Arena also helped power the most connected one-day
event in digital history at Super Bowl LI, where 11.8 terabytes of
data traversed the Wi-Fi network.
- Hidden APs Offer Improved Stadium Aesthetics – Extreme
ensured that APs installed at the 100 level were hidden behind the
façade and underneath drywall panels to ensure no disruption to the
fan viewing experience.
- Wi-Fi that's Highly Available and Accessible, at Scale –
Extreme's ExtremeSwitching™ solution is dual connected through
10Gbps Single Mode Fiber and Extreme x460-G2 switches in the IDF
closets to Dual x670-G2 switches in the core so that traffic
continues to flow across the network, even in the event of a single
device failure.
- Moving Data to Thousands of Fans – On an event day, PNC
Arena, which can seat close to 20,000 people, consistently sees
over 30 percent of their patrons concurrently connected to the
reliable Wi-Fi network.
- Proven Growth and Adoption – Since deploying Extreme's
wired and wireless solution, concurrent Wi-Fi users grew by
approximately 10 percent, unique Wi-Fi users grew by 15 percent and
peak concurrent users for a single event grew by 16 percent. These
statistics leverage data collected on a year-over-year basis, from
fall 2015 to fall 2016.
Executive Perspectives
Glenn Johnson, VP of Information
Technology, Gale Force Sports and
Entertainment
"Extreme has been a standout partner throughout this project to
help us meet our standard for Wi-Fi connectivity at PNC Arena. We
wanted our fans to have access to a reliable network that would
support their mobile needs and enable them to share their game
experience with family and friends. With Extreme's solution, we not
only met this goal, but also had strong customer support along the
way. We believe that the Extreme Wi-Fi solution will help PNC
Arena stand out among other venues in our local market."
John Brams, Director, The
Americas, Hospitality Sports and Entertainment
"Extreme's extensive experience in large-scale stadium and arena
deployments enabled to us to design a unique network that met the
needs of PNC Arena and its fans. Our focus was on delivering
powerful, reliable Wi-Fi without disrupting the aesthetics of the
arena. We look forward to working with the Carolina Hurricanes to
help them provide their fans advanced Wi-Fi solutions that deliver
a superior fan experience."
Additional Resources
- Extreme Networks Sports, Entertainment & Hospitality
Solutions Page
- ExtremeWireless Product Page
- ExtremeSwitching Product Page
- ExtremeAnalytics Product Page
- ExtremeControl Products Page
- ExtremeManagement Products Page
- ExtremeCloud Product Page
- Connect with Extreme via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn
and Google+
Forward Looking Statements:
Statements in this release, including those concerning Extreme's
partnership with the National Hockey League's (NHL) Carolina
Hurricanes, the relationship's potential for providing seamless
Wi-Fi, improving game day operations and enhancing the fan
experience, and the Hurricanes ability to measure wireless coverage
and number of users 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
customers' 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; customer 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
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, ExtremeSwitching,
ExtremeManagement, ExtremeControl, ExtremeAnalytics 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.
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