Extreme Networks Completes Acquisition of Enterasys Networks

Extreme Networks has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Enterasys Networks. The combined company immediately becomes a networking industry leader with more than 12,000 customers. Extreme Networks will set the standard for the networking industry with a strategic focus on three principles:

• Highly scaled and differentiated products and solutions :
  Extreme Networks will significantly increase R&D to accelerate the vision for high-performance, modular, open networking. The combined portfolio spans data center networking, switching and routing, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), wired and wireless LAN access, network management and security. The broader solutions portfolio can be leveraged to better serve existing and new customers. Extreme Networks will continue to enhance and support the product roadmaps of both companies going forward to protect the investments of customers and avoid any disruption to their businesses.
• Best-in-class customer service and support:
  Extreme Networks will augment the current outsourced support model by adopting Enterasys’ in-sourced expertise, continuing the award-winning heritage and strong commitment to exceptional customer experience. The Company’s expanded global network of channel partners and distributors will benefit from more services and support capabilities.
• Strong Channels and Strategic Partners
  Extreme will focus on expanding its existing partnerships with Lenovo and Ericsson as well as continue to add new strategic partnerships in the future. Additionally, Extreme will increase its focus on partnering with distributors and channel partners globally. The goal will be to develop and enhance relationships that grow revenue and profits for the company and our alliance and channel partners. At the same time, we are investing in infrastructure to make it as easy as possible to do business with Extreme Networks.

“We are committed to preserve and enhance our customer’s investments and existing portfolio lifecycles. Our vision is to provide superior products and services to our customers and lead the industry with networking solutions that allow IT organizations to accelerate business growth and efficiency, “said Chuck Berger, CEO for Extreme Networks. “Our current and future products and services will solve the networking challenges that are most critical to our customers’ success.”

“I am thrilled that we are combining with Extreme Networks. We now have the scale to execute on many fronts, and broaden our market reach. Our networking innovation will deliver the highest level of customer value. With our global footprint, broadened portfolio, highly skilled talent and customer-centric culture, we are well positioned to set the standard for the best customer experience,” said Chris Crowell, former CEO of Enterasys and now COO for Extreme Networks.

“Mobile, Social, Cloud, Big Data and the application economy are changing the landscape of business,” said Vala Afshar, CMO for Extreme Networks. “We are well positioned with our people and portfolio to guide organizations through this digital transformation. “

Rohit Mehra, Vice President of Network Infrastructure, IDC , “The combination of Extreme and Enterasys creates a network solution provider of significant size, both in the enterprise campus and datacenter market segments. With a portfolio of technology solutions that span across BYOD and mobility, cloud and datacenter, as well as security and network management, Extreme is expected to leverage portfolio and go-to-market strengths to garner the mind share it deserves. Of course, IDC will continue to monitor progress as Extreme takes the next steps in rationalizing its portfolio, building on its partnerships, and focusing on customer needs while accelerating R&D to bring innovative solutions to market.”