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Extreme Networks Leverages Tech Data's Reseller Community for Data Center Market Expansion
(Market Wire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) SANTA CLARA, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/19/09 --
Explosive bandwidth requirements from
server virtualization, the adoption of 10 Gigabit Ethernet and server
consolidation are driving demand for next-generation data center networks
featuring 10 Gigabit Ethernet. Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR) is
responding by leveraging IT products distributor Tech Data's Advanced
Infrastructure Solutions (AIS) Division to bring Extreme Networks high
performance data center solutions to resellers with the experience and
network design practices to help customers.
Extreme Networks' data center sales strategy is aimed at working with VARs
while expanding the best value proposition to customers for reliable and
intelligent Ethernet infrastructure. By teaming with Tech Data's AIS
Division, prospective VARs will have access to Extreme Networks channel
program and its emerging data center solutions through a 'hands-on'
workshop at the Tech Data campus in Clearwater, FL.
Partners will learn to position integrated data center networking solutions
using high performance Ethernet for enterprise end users. Additional
components of the program include a channel program 'Fast Track' element
that immediately elevates selected partners into the Extreme Networks
Partner Program for fast access to enablement tools such as data center
demo equipment and Market Development Funds (MDF) and specialized data
center training for partners.
"Tech Data's depth and experience in bringing resellers and vendors
together to address today's data center challenges makes for a powerful
resource that VARs can rely on as they arm themselves to help customers
with their data center transition," said Christopher Rajiah, director of
North American Channels for Extreme Networks. "Extreme Networks offers the
industry's strongest commitment to working with the Channel and the data
center marks a perfect opportunity to expand our reach."
"The convergence of data center, networking and virtualization technologies
is creating exciting opportunities for VARs to deliver more cost-effective
IT infrastructure solutions to their end-user customers," said Tech Data
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Advanced Infrastructure
Solutions, Pete Peterson. "In addition to its broad product offering,
Extreme Networks' 'Fast Track' program puts in place the sales, marketing
and technical support VARs need to capitalize on the demand for these new
data center solutions. Through the AIS Division, Tech Data will help
Extreme Networks recruit and enable VARs to bring their solutions to end
users nationwide."
Extreme Networks offers a complete solution set of intelligent and scalable
10 Gigabit Ethernet networking solutions tailored for the data center. This
is highlighted by its extensible modular operating system, ExtremeXOS, and
the BlackDiamond® 8900 modular switches and Summit X650 family of fixed
Ethernet switches, offering a Top-of-Rack and End-of-Row solutions. These
proven solutions give customers the widest choice of copper or fiber
connections for their high performance networks and servers based on their
data center configuration, allowing for a smooth and economical migration
from Gigabit Ethernet to 10 Gigabit Ethernet.
To learn more about Extreme Networks' high performance data center
solutions, visit:
http://www.extremenetworks.com/solutions/datacenter.aspx
Tech Data
Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ: TECD) is one of the world's largest
distributors of technology products from leading IT hardware and software
producers. Tech Data serves more than 125,000 IT solution providers in over
100 countries. Every day, these value-added resellers depend on Tech Data
to cost-effectively support the technology needs of end users, including
small and medium businesses (SMB), large enterprises and government
agencies. Ranked 102nd on the FORTUNE 500®, Tech Data generated $24.1
billion in net sales for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2009. To learn
more, visit www.techdata.com.
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: http://www.extremenetworks.com
Extreme Networks, ExtremeXOS and Summit are either trademarks or registered
trademarks of Extreme Networks, Inc. in the United States and other
countries.
All other names and marks are the property of their respective owners.
For more information, contact:
Greg Cross
Extreme Networks Public Relations
408 579 3483
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