SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR) today announced it will join industry leaders at EDUCAUSE 2014 to share insights and predictions on how technology will impact teaching and learning in higher education. To stay relevant in today's highly competitive education market, universities need to provide the best resources available to prepare students for the future, and technology is no exception. At EDUCAUSE, prominent higher education CIOs and customers will join Extreme Networks to discuss technology trends and developments in education, with interactive demos focusing on digital student analytics, software-defined networking (SDN), high performance Wi-Fi and BYOx. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) has now transitioned to BYOx, meaning Bring Your Own anything, including devices, applications, data, cloud, wearables and technology. Additionally, as a result of Extreme Networks' exciting relationship with the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a current National Football League (NFL) player will also be present at the booth.

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In addition to the demonstrations, Extreme Networks will be hosting a Google Hangout panel discussion, designed to help CIOs lead the transition to the digital campus and prepare their campuses for the coming changes that will result from these future technologies. The company will also be highlighting its SDN Innovation Challenge at the conference, which encourages developers to creatively leverage Extreme Networks' SDN platform and its interfaces to push the envelope of networking and provide transformative public benefit.



    WHERE:                       EDUCAUSE 2014 Annual Conference;
                                 Orange County Convention Center,
                                 Orlando, FL Extreme Networks Booth
                                 #643

    WHEN:                       Sept. 29 - Oct. 2, 2014

    WHAT:                        Extreme Networks will present
                                 cutting-edge demonstrations and
                                 host a panel discussion to help
                                 prepare higher education IT
                                 professionals to resolve some of the
                                 toughest technology issues facing
                                 college and university campuses
                                 around the world.

The 5 Most Important Tech Tips of a Successful CIO Panel Discussion (Register here to participate in the Google Hangout)


    --  Join this Google Hangout panel discussion hosted by Extreme Networks'
        Jonathan Kidwell where leading university technology leaders will
        discuss how CIOs can be successful by leading the transition to the
        digital campus, embracing new technologies and forming collaborative
        relationships among institutional leaders. Panelists include:
        --  Michael Mathews, Chief Information Officer, Oral Roberts University
        --  Sallie Wright, Chief Information Officer, Georgia State University
        --  Brian Holley, Assistant Vice President and Chief Security Officer,
            Middle Tennessee State University
        --  Pattie Orr, VP for Information Technology & Dean of University
            Libraries, Baylor University

VIP Demo Tours (Register here for a VIP Demo Tour)

Extreme Networks will have the following product and solution demonstrations at its booth:


    --  Purview - industry's first solution that bridges management and
        analytics
    --  SDN & Data Center - simple standards-based and comprehensive SDN
    --  High Performance Wi-Fi - including 802.11ac
    --  BYOx - next generation onboarding

Additional Resources


    --  Extreme Networks Higher Education Solutions Webpage
    --  SDN Innovation Challenge Blog Post
    --  EDUCAUSE Preview Blog Post
    --  Connect with Extreme via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and
        Google+

About Extreme Networks
 Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR) is setting a new standard for superior customer experience by delivering network-powered innovation and market leading service and support. The company delivers high-performance switching and routing products for data center and core-to-edge networks, wired/wireless LAN access, and unified network management and control. Our award-winning solutions include software-defined networking (SDN), cloud and high-density Wi-Fi, BYOD and enterprise mobility, identity access management and security. Extreme Networks is headquartered in San Jose, CA and has more than 12,000 customers in over 80 countries. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.extremenetworks.com.

Extreme Networks, the Extreme Networks logo and Purview are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Extreme Networks, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other names are the property of their respective owners.

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including without limitation statements as to the features, performance, and benefits of Extreme Networks products, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date. Because such statements deal with future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties, including network design and actual results of use of the product in different environments. We undertake no obligation to update the forward-looking information in this release. Other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are contained in the Company's 10-Qs and 10-Ks that are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. http://www.sec.gov.

Media Contacts

Greg Cross
Extreme Networks
408 579 3483
gcross@extremenetworks.com

Jenna Caswell
Racepoint Global
617 624 3252
ExtremeUS@racepointglobal.com

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