Networking Innovator Features Open Approach to Drive Customer-Oriented
Solutions Along With Best-in-Class Technology Partners
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 23 - At the upcoming CeBIT 2006, Mar. 9-15, Hannover, Germany, Extreme Networks(R), Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR), will be showcasing its award-winning open converged network architecture that helps both enterprises and metro service providers build high-performance, secure networks to support mobile and converged applications and services with high reliability.
At this world-class information technology event, networking professionals can see first hand the latest solutions combining Extreme Networks' open platform with other best-in-class technologies for architecting a network that supports the convergence of voice, video and data. With Extreme Networks' open approach, users can determine an integrated technology path best suited for their needs.
"At CeBIT, attendees will have an opportunity to see how their networks can benefit from the integration of best-in-class technology with our open converged network architecture," said Suresh Gopalakrishnan, vice president of marketing for Extreme Networks. "Our partners will cooperate to showcase solutions for the enterprise and metro Ethernet markets."
Along with its technology partners, Extreme Networks will be showcasing networking solutions at its booth, Hall 13, Stand A37, addressing a variety of vertical markets, including healthcare, education and government in addition to solutions for telecom carriers. Technologies and applications demonstrated will include PACS, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, video conferencing and wireless LAN. Additionally, a Metro Ethernet Island will feature Extreme Networks carrier solutions that enable Metro service providers to cost-effectively offer triple play services of voice, video and data to their customers.
Stephen Haddock, chief technology officer, will serve as a keynote presenter at the CeBIT "Metro Ethernet Discussion Forum." This discussion provides attendees with detailed expertise on Ethernet and its emergence into a highly effective, scalable and standards-based technology for delivering converged services over carrier networks.
CeBIT Education:
Topic: Metro Ethernet Discussion Panel, "All Ethernet in Metro"
Speaker: Stephen Haddock, chief technology officer, Extreme Networks
Date: Monday, March 13th; 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Place: CeBIT Hall 16, booth F21
Extreme Networks, Inc.
Extreme Networks is the leader in open converged networks. Its innovative network architecture provides enterprises and metro service providers with the resiliency, adaptability and simplicity required for a true converged network that supports voice, video and data, over a wired and wireless infrastructure, while delivering high-performance and advanced security features. For more information, please visit http://www.extremenetworks.com
NOTE: Extreme Networks is a registered trademark of Extreme Networks, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

