Extreme Networks Revolutionizes Outdoor Connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E Certification
April 23 2024 - 7:05AM
Business Wire
Cedar Fair, San Francisco Giants and Brigham
Young University (BYU) among industry’s first significant customer
deployments for outdoor 6 GHz
Extreme Connect — Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR),
a leader in cloud networking, today announced that it’s the first
vendor with outdoor Wi-Fi 6E deployments to receive a standard
power grant – allowing customers to leverage faster speeds,
increased range of coverage and expanded capacity for outdoor
connectivity. In partnership with Wi-Fi Alliance Services, Extreme
now offers deployed customers such as BYU, Cedar Fair and the San
Francisco Giants the ability to provide uninterrupted 6 GHz Wi-Fi®
connectivity, expanded coverage, lower latency and improved
performance of devices across outdoor environments.
Extreme’s AP5050 Universal Wi-Fi 6E access points enable
standard power operation in the 6 GHz band for outdoor environments
in the United States. The AP5050 is uniquely engineered and
optimized to meet the challenges across outdoor environments like
stadiums, concert venues and university campuses. Through its
collaboration with Wi-Fi Alliance Services, Extreme can now deliver
secure cloud-based Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) across
the U.S., ensuring protection of incumbent users in the 6 GHz
spectrum, while maximizing transmission power.
“With Wi-Fi Automated Frequency Coordination, we’re enabling
industry leaders like Extreme to rapidly and cost-effectively
activate outdoor standard power 6 GHz Wi-Fi for customers. This
marks a significant time in the history of wireless, as it will
create new experiences and open opportunities for applications,
services and immersive experiences that require robust,
high-performance connectivity; it will deliver these benefits even
in densely populated stadiums and arenas,” said Kevin Robinson, CEO
of Wi-Fi Alliance Services.
Outdoor Use Cases of Wi-Fi 6E
Cedar Fair, which operates regional amusement parks, resorts,
hotels and recreational properties throughout North America and
entertains approximately 27 million guests each year, recently
deployed ExtremeCloud™ IQ and Wi-Fi 6E solutions across its
properties.
“Our new, blazing-fast network will help improve real-time
monitoring of ride performance, park infrastructure and crowd and
line management, as well as optimize energy usage and provide a
best-in-class guest experience while remaining connected without
disruption,” said Ty Tastepe, Chief Information Officer at Cedar
Fair Entertainment Company. “Extreme Wi-Fi 6E takes connectivity to
another level, and we’re just scratching the surface of the
possibilities of innovation now and into the future. Wireless
connectivity is critical to our digital evolution and is an
essential pillar of our park operations and overall guest
experience. By working with Extreme, we are one of the first
deployed outdoor 6 GHz venues in the nation, providing our
associates and guests with next-generation connectivity whether at
work or play.”
The San Francisco Giants (Oracle Park) and BYU (LaVell Edwards
Stadium) deployed Extreme Wi-Fi 6E-ready networks in 2023. BYU,
which accommodates roughly 64,000 fans, leverages its Wi-Fi network
to improve fan engagement, create seamless streaming capacity and
support mobile food ordering.
Casey Stauffer, Associate Athletic Director, Corporate
Sponsorships at BYU, said, “Deploying Wi-Fi 6E at our stadium will
mark a significant milestone in our commitment to innovation and
improving the gameday experience. Whether it’s accessing real-time
instant replays, streaming or capturing and sharing memorable
moments on social media – we expect our Wi-Fi experience to be like
a high-octane engine for our fans. By partnering with Extreme,
we’re not just building networks, we’re shaping the future.”
Nabil Bukhari, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Extreme,
said, “Using 6 GHz for outdoor Wi-Fi isn’t just about expanding
coverage—it’s about unleashing connectivity and transforming
outdoor spaces into hubs of innovation and next-gen experiences.
Extreme continues to lead the market around 6 GHz and best-in-class
connectivity. We were the first vendor to ship enterprise-grade
Wi-Fi 6E (AP4000) and the industry’s first outdoor Wi-Fi 6E access
point (AP5050) and now we’re the first to light up customers
looking to leverage 6 GHz Wi-Fi across outdoor spaces. Our
relentless pursuit of excellence ensures that our customers can
confidently embrace the future of wireless connectivity.”
About Extreme Networks
Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) is a leader in cloud networking
focused on delivering services that connect devices, applications,
and people in new ways. We push the boundaries of technology
leveraging the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence,
analytics, and automation. 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
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