SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Extreme
Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR) today announced that Eufaula City Schools, in Eufaula, Alabama, selected Extreme's
software-driven wireless networking solutions to support BYOD
initiatives and cutting-edge sports technology within its
state-of-the-art athletic facility. Extreme's technology will allow
Eufaula to extend networking
connectivity across its high school campus to deliver reliable,
high-density Wi-Fi within the classroom, and support Eufaula's academic, enrichment and athletic
programs.
In 2016, the district funded a $3.2
million project to construct a new indoor athletic practice
facility in support of Eufaula's
athletic program. In order for this facility to serve as a
technology hub, equipped with the latest fitness monitoring
devices, Eufaula needed a robust
wireless network that could easily manage high-volume network
activity, at all times.
After working with Extreme's partner, Synergetics DCS, Inc., to
deploy ExtremeWireless™ access points, ExtremeManagement™ and
ExtremeAnalytics™ across campus, Eufaula's small IT staff can now manage the
entire network and provide efficient, uninterrupted wireless
connectivity to all users within the facility and throughout each
high school classroom.
Key Facts
- The athletic facility and high school classrooms have been
transformed into a BYOD zone. Students that do not have Internet
access at home are able to stream educational videos or download
practice videos to their own devices or Eufaula-issued devices.
- By using Extreme's NFL grade analytics offering, Eufaula is now able to track an athlete's
progress by monitoring iPads hooked up to weights and gym equipment
and water fountains that measure an athlete's fluid intake.
- With ExtremeWireless deployed in four classrooms, teachers can
easily prepare lesson plans, host online tutoring sessions and
stream content, all without fear of a network crash in the middle
of a lecture.
- In the future, the district plans to deploy wireless
infrastructure that supports more mobile applications and online
learning environments across its other schools.
Upcoming Events
To learn more about the benefits of
Extreme's wireless networking solutions and how the company
supports its education customers, like Eufaula, to deploy new technology, visit the
team at the following events:
- Brainstorm K20 in Wisconsin Dells,
WI from February 26-28 in
booth no. 305.
- KYSTE in Louisville, KY from
March 8-10 in booth no. 403.
Executive Perspectives
Todd Watkins, Director of
Technology and Innovation, Eufaula
City Schools
"With Extreme's solutions, we are discovering
more ways to use technology than ever before. Extreme is quite
literally the infrastructure behind the success of our athletic
facility and reliable wireless connection in classrooms and we
value our investment in their technology. We're looking forward to
rolling out additional products across our district in the near
future."
Kay Hall Nolan, Senior Sales
Executive, Synergetics DCS, Inc.
"Having supported K-12
technology initiatives for the past 25 years, Eufaula's Athletic Facility has been one of
the most exciting projects we've worked on thus far. We were proud
to be able to work with our partner, Extreme Networks, to deploy
its cutting edge networking solutions to deliver a one-of-a-kind
athletic facility that will benefit thousands of student athletes
for years to come."
Robert Nilsson, Director of
Vertical Solutions, Extreme Networks
"Extreme is committed
to delivering effective and reliable wireless solutions that exceed
customers' expectations. Take the Super Bowl for example – if we
can deliver a flawless experience at the year's biggest game, we
are able to support enterprises, like Eufaula, in providing excellent connectivity
to align with their leading comprehensive interscholastic athletic
programs. As an education leader in Alabama, we are proud of our work in deploying
our wireless solutions that were scalable from the athletic
facility to the classroom, offering the school more capabilities in
providing an all-encompassing digital learning environment."
Additional Resources
- K-12 Solutions Webpage
- ExtremeWireless Product Page
- ExtremeManagement Product Page
- ExtremeAnalytics Product Page
- Eufaula City Schools Case
Study
- Connect with Extreme via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn
and Google+
Forward Looking Statements:
Statements in this
release, including those concerning Extreme 's partnership with
Eufaula City Schools, the ability
to deliver reliable, high-density Wi-Fi and extend connectivity
across the campus, and Eufaula's
ability to measure network activity in areas of critical business
functions 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
Extreme's business and financial results is included in Extreme'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, hospitality, retail,
transportation and logistics, education, government, healthcare and
manufacturing. 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, ExtremeManagement,
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