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Extreme Networks Appoints Industry Veteran to Board of Directors SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Extreme Networks, Inc. , a leader in Ethernet networking, today announced that Robert (Bob) L. Corey, has joined the Company's Board of Directors. Corey has an extensive background in finance and has served as Chief Financial Officer for leading technology companies, including, Documentum, Inc. and Emulex Corp. Corey, who currently sits on multiple boards for technology companies, such as Documentum and iManage, will serve as Chairman of Extreme Networks' Audit Committee. "Bob's financial expertise is a valuable addition to Extreme Networks' Board of Directors," said Gordon Stitt, president and CEO of Extreme Networks. "Along with the other board members, he will play a key role in guiding the Company in many governance and strategy topics and will help shape our direction as we progress to the next level." Corey began his 27-year finance career at Arthur Andersen. He has served as a senior financial executive for a variety of hardware and software companies, both public and private. He was controller at Ashton-Tate/Borland International, and Chief Financial Officer at Emulex and MTI Technology Corp. Corey also held the Chief Financial Officer position for Thor Technologies, Inc., Primavera Systems and Forte Software, Inc. Corey received a B.A., Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton. He is also a Certified Public Accountant. Extreme Networks, Inc. Extreme Networks, Inc. delivers the most effective applications infrastructure by creating networks that are faster, simpler and more cost-effective. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., Extreme Networks markets its network switching solutions in more than 50 countries. For more information, visit http://www.extremenetworks.com/. DATASOURCE: Extreme Networks, Inc. CONTACT: Valerie Bellofatto, Public Relations of Extreme Networks, Inc., +1-408-579-2963, or Web site: http://www.extremenetworks.com/

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