Extricom Joins Extreme Networks Partner Program to Deliver Fast and Reliable Wired and Wire

Dec. 9, 2009 - PRLog -- New York, NY – Extricom, a leader in high performance Wireless LAN solutions, today announced that it has joined Extreme Networks® Go Purple™ Partner Program, and Extreme Networks has become a technology partner in Extricom’s Uni-Fi Alliance.

Under the Go Purple Partnership between Extricom and Extreme Networks, enterprises can more quickly and cost-effectively roll out seamless wired and wireless networks that support their complete set of applications from the data center network, to the LAN core to the wired and wireless network edge.  

As part of the relationship between Extreme Networks and Extricom, customers now have access to and can confidently design and deploy enterprise networks featuring Extreme Networks’ high performance Ethernet network solutions along with Extricom’s complete line of Wireless LAN Switches and Access Points built around the unique Channel Blanket architecture. As part of Extreme Networks Go Purple program and Extricom’s Uni-Fi Alliance, the companies’ network solutions have been tested for interoperability and reliable performance.

Extricom’s Channel Blanket architecture transforms wireless LANs from a “best effort” system into a stable, secure, and predictable platform that delivers guaranteed services for mobile, mission-critical applications.

“We are excited to join Extreme Networks Go Purple Partner Program where customers will find a wired and wireless network solution that is tested to be practical to deploy and manage, while enabling unbeatable performance and Quality of Service,” stated Gideon Rottem, President and CEO of Extricom. “The combination of Extricom’s innovation and Extreme Networks’ leading edge data infrastructure is an ideal pairing. Extricom has been delivering superior wireless performance with our Channel Blanket architecture for years. Even our company colors are the same, so we feel like we’ve been a member of the ‘Purple’ family for a while now.”

“Extricom customers enjoy a unique Wireless LAN solution featuring robust 802.11n that is well complemented with Extreme Networks high performance Ethernet solutions,” said Dick O’Hara, director of strategic alliances for Extreme Networks. “It’s great to add Extricom to the Go Purple Partner Program. We can leverage the strength of Extreme Networks open approach to network infrastructure and quickly add a new wireless capability for our customers.”

Extricom’s Wireless LAN system is a new generation of business-class wireless infrastructure that delivers simpler design and maintenance, robust wireless connectivity, and seamless mobility. Developed to tackle real-world business challenges, the Extricom WLAN has established its reputation by providing reliable wireless service in some of the harshest environments possible where other WLAN systems are unable to perform. The Extricom system is also the perfect complement to the recently ratified IEEE 802.11n standard, delivering maximum performance for 802.11n clients and supporting legacy wireless clients from the same infrastructure.

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About Extreme Networks, Inc.
Extreme Networks provides converged Ethernet networks that support data, voice and video for enterprises and service providers. The company’s network solutions feature high performance and high availability switching that deliver insight and control enabling customers to solve their real-world business communications challenges. Operating in more than 50 countries, Extreme Networks provides wired and wireless secure LANs, data center infrastructure and Service Provider Ethernet transport solutions that are complemented by global, 24x7 service and support. For more information, visit: www.extremenetworks.com

About Extricom
Extricom means enterprise wireless infrastructure that works. Extricom’s award-winning Channel Blanket Architecture delivers better RF coverage across the board while minimizing networking and wireless complexity. Voice, data and video applications are supported by a robust Wireless LAN infrastructure that ensures predictable service and seamless mobility in any environment. Contact us at info@extricom.com or visit www.extricom.com

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Extricom means enterprise wireless infrastructure that works. Extricom’s award-winning Channel Blanket Architecture delivers better RF coverage across the board while minimizing networking and wireless complexity. Voice, data and video applications are supported by a robust Wireless LAN infrastructure that ensures predictable service and seamless mobility in any environment. Contact us at info@extricom.com or visit www.extricom.com