SAN JOSE, Calif. and
SYDNEY, Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Extreme
Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR), a cloud-driven networking company,
today announced Hills Limited, an Australian company with a
market-leading Health Solutions business and a distribution
business with a market leading position in the security, IT, and
technical services market, has deployed Extreme networking
solutions across 20 sites, replacing its legacy network
infrastructure to bring the management of its voice and data
network in-house and accelerate adoption of cloud-based
services.
Hills Limited has a 70-year history of
innovation, going back to 1945 with the invention of the
iconic Hills Hoist rotary clothes line.
Today, Hills is known for delivering cutting edge B2B
solutions in the building technologies sector. As the company has
shifted and expanded with the times, it has also innovated its
network to keep pace. For example, it is moving servers to the
cloud on the Microsoft Azure platform, supported by Extreme
Elements™, including ExtremeSwtiching™ technology and
ExtremeAnalytics™ software for enhanced network visibility and
reporting capabilities across its hybrid cloud environment. Hills
is using its Extreme switched network and Extreme Management
Center™ to manage traffic mainly for on-premise directory,
authentication, file sharing and database services and cloud-based
services including Microsoft Office 365, its CRM solution and
hosted telephony (VoIP). This has enabled the company to reduce its
reliance on outsourced IT services and minimise its data centre
footprint.
The simplicity, increased visibility, and control achieved
across its Extreme-powered network has improved Hills' operational
efficiencies. Hills is now planning to deploy an Extreme wireless
infrastructure and replace its existing core network with Extreme
Networks technologies, which will also be managed by Hills'
in-house IT team.
Key Benefits:
- Centralised Visibility and Management: With Extreme
Management Center™ and ExtremeAnalytics software, Hills' systems
administrators have complete visibility and granularity of
reporting on every port and device connected to the network,
including VoIP handsets, security cameras, alarm systems, and
boomgates. Historical data on performance and traffic is analysed
to identify usage patterns over time and raise alerts on any
anomalies for root cause investigation. This also allows Hills to
monitor and report on the performance of applications on the
network, critical to managing its adoption of cloud-based
services.
- Device-level Security and Performance: Extreme switches
feature low-latency performance and automatic provisioning of
services for each device. This delivers unparalleled levels of
automation, along with dynamic provisioning of QoS for mission
critical applications such as VoIP, allowing Hills to move from a
managed on-premise IP-PABX to a more cost-effective and reliable
hosted service. With ExtremeControl™ running on each of the edge
switches, Hills can apply pre-set configurations and security
policies by device type on everything connecting to the network,
making it difficult for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities in any
endpoints.
The Hills in-house IT team was able to complete the design,
configuration, and deployment of the new Extreme switched network
with the support of Extreme's Professional Services and the
extensive resources and guides available via Extreme's GTAC
KnowledgeBase. Hills' decision to upgrade to Extreme Networks
solutions across its entire network environment is part of the
distributors' investment in supporting the Extreme Networks'
portfolio as part of its own product range, and also as the
infrastructure underpinning Hills Health Solutions.
Executive Perspectives
Julian Critchlow, General
Manager, ANZ, Extreme Networks
"As organisations adopt more flexible business models and
technology structures, the ability to automate and centralise
network administration is essential to maintain control and
visibility in this much more dynamic environment. Extreme's
technology is enabling more remote reporting, diagnostics, and
configuration capabilities for Hills, providing 'on the ground' IT
resources to move beyond operations tasks. Hills is deploying a
cloud-ready platform that delivers enhanced network security,
increased automation, and greater efficiency. This will help drive
Hills' digital transformation programs, and ensure they are ready
to take advantage of key emerging technologies such as artificial
intelligence and machine learning.
David Lenz, CEO, Hills
Limited
"Extreme Networks is part of our future, both as the
technology underpinning our systems and as part of our distribution
portfolio and Health Solutions business. We believe in the brand,
which is why we're making the investment to upgrade our entire
networking environment from Cisco to Extreme Networks. We've
already made significant efficiency gains and cost savings with our
Extreme switching deployment, which we expect to continue as we
continue our network upgrade program."
Additional Resources
- Extreme Elements Solutions Page
- ExtremeSwitching Solutions Page
- ExtemeAnalytics Product Page
- Extreme Management Center Product Page
- ExtremeControl Product Page
- Connect with Extreme via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube,
and Instagram
About Extreme Networks
Extreme Networks,
Inc. (EXTR) is the industry's first cloud-driven, end-to-end
enterprise networking company. Our best-of-breed technology
solutions, from the wireless and IoT edge to the data center, are
flexible, agile, and secure to accelerate the digital
transformation of our customers and provide them with the fastest
path to the autonomous enterprise. Our 100% in-sourced services and
support are number one in the industry. Even with 50,000 customers
globally, including half of the Fortune 50 and some of the world's
leading names in business, hospitality, retail, transportation and
logistics, education, government, healthcare, and manufacturing, we
remain nimble and responsive to ensure customer and partner
success. We call this Customer-Driven Networking™. Founded in 1996,
Extreme is headquartered in San Jose, California. For more information, visit
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