SAN JOSE, Calif., May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Extreme
Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR), a cloud-driven networking company,
today announced its annual user conference, Extreme Connect, will
be held virtually May 26-27, 2021.
Extreme executives and leaders will share insights on adapting to
the new realities of the distributed enterprise and reveal new
products and solutions designed to advance effortless networking
experiences for enterprise and service provider customers. The
two-day online event is free to attend and will include executive
keynotes, IT strategy breakouts, and practical how-to
workshops.
Attendees can choose from over 30 unique sessions. The event is
an opportunity for customers and partners to get an exclusive look
at Extreme's roadmap, as well as advice on how to maximize their
investments in Extreme products and solutions. Similar to last
year's award-winning event, this year will offer in-depth
demonstrations and opportunities to connect with Extreme ecosystem
partners. Attendees can also join exciting post-session events,
including live music entertainment and a mixology presentation.
Breakout sessions and workshops will be available on demand and
cover some of the biggest topics in the industry, including cloud
migration best practices, zero-trust security approaches, 5G
enterprise and mobile edge strategies, and how to get the most
value out of network data:
- Finally – You Can Have Cloud Your Way!
When it comes
to managing and securing network infrastructure, there used to only
be two choices: traditional premises-based software or native
public cloud solutions. Dan Dulac,
Vice President of Solutions Strategy at Extreme, will explore the
pros and cons of infrastructure management options and provide
insights that will prepare any organization to operate in an
infinitely distributed enterprise.
- MLB and Extreme – The IT Approach Beyond Game
Day
Major League Baseball leads the sports industry in
technology advancements by leveraging cloud, mobility, and
analytics. Extreme Senior Director John
Brams and Seth Lane, Senior
Director of Network Infrastructure at MLB, will discuss why MLB
chose Extreme, what solutions are deployed, and how their approach
to IT can be leveraged for the enterprise.
- The 5G Future for Enterprise Wireless
Marcus Burton, Cloud and Wireless Architect in
the Office of the CTO at Extreme, will cut through the marketing
hype to provide an accessible introduction to 5G without all the
noise. He'll cover 5G's real-world usage scenarios, spectrum
concepts, high-level architectures, timelines, and compare wireless
options for enterprise connectivity.
- The Power of Network Data and What It Can Do for Your
Organization
Extreme Networks CMO Wes Durow and Jeevan Patil, Extreme Senior Director of Product
Management, will discuss the powerful business insights that can be
derived from how people, devices, and applications interact with
the network. This user-centric session will address data security
considerations as well as how to leverage advanced capabilities
like explainable AI/ML.
- Zero Trust Fabric and its Impact on Zero Trust Networking
for the Infinite Enterprise
Zero Trust often refers to users
and devices connecting to a network, but what about the network
itself? Ed Koehler, Distinguished
Principal Engineer at Extreme, will explore advancements in Zero
Trust Fabric automation and what it means for Zero Trust practices,
as well as insights into what future network security could look
like.
Additional speakers include:
- Ed Meyercord, President and CEO,
Extreme Networks
- Norman Rice, Chief Operating
Officer, Extreme Networks
- Nabil Bukhari, Chief Technology
Officer and Chief Product Officer, Extreme Networks
- Carla Guzzetti, Vice President
of Customer Experience, Extreme Networks
- Nora Guzman, Vice President of
Product Marketing, Extreme Networks
- Rob Hale, Director of
Infrastructure, Novant Health
- David Henke, CIO, City of Milwaukee
Stay up-to-date on all the news coming out of Extreme
Connect Virtual by following Extreme on LinkedIn, YouTube,
Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, and by using the hashtag
#ExtremeConnect.
About Extreme Networks
Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR)
creates effortless networking experiences that enable all of us to
advance. We push the boundaries of technology leveraging the powers
of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and
automation. Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end,
cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated
services and support to accelerate their digital transformation
efforts and deliver progress like never before. For more
information, visit Extreme's website at
https://www.extremenetworks.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube,
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