Extreme Named a 2022 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Wired and Wireless LAN Access Infrastructure for Fifth Consecutive Year

Enterprise Technology Buyers Again Affirm Extreme’s Position as one of Industry’s Highest-Rated Vendors

Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR), a leader in cloud networking, today announced it has been named as a five-time consecutive Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Wired and Wireless LAN Access Infrastructure.

Gartner defines the Wired and Wireless Access LAN Infrastructure market as “that of vendors supplying wired and wireless networking hardware, and the related network software.” The Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice is based on feedback and ratings from end-user professionals who have experience purchasing, implementing and/or using the product or service.

Extreme is focused on developing innovative solutions that create new ways for customers to drive better outcomes. Customers cited several key reasons for choosing Extreme, including flexibility and ease of new deployments, excellent IT support services and strong connectivity in demanding environments.

Here is a sampling of what Extreme Networks customers are saying:

"Extreme's wireless network products are deployed flexibly and can meet the needs of [projects of] various scale without having to invest a large cost in the early stage, which greatly [reduces] operating costs [for] the enterprise. Moreover, the performance of wireless products is faster, the products are more energy-saving and the cost performance is improved a lot. Very satisfied." – ICT Service Manager, Industrial/Manufacturing

"I have nothing but great things to say about [our] ongoing relationship with Extreme Networks. From the time they acquired Avaya and started to integrate their products into their own new line, we have been supported and helped through the transition to the new technologies while supporting the old. Our students are demanding and use the network extensively in their academic activities, constantly needing more resources. Extreme has a wonderful lineup that lets us deliver great, secure services to our users.” – CIO/CTO, Higher Ed

"Extreme Networks’ extended portfolio of products compliments the overall solutions and provides a single pane of glass to effectively manage the entire estate. A holistic and all-encompassing solutions vendor who responds to customer requirements and drives innovation." – Senior Engineer, Healthcare

"Extreme's wired infrastructure and enterprise network management have been and still are the best in the industry with respect to reliability, redundancy, reporting and visibility. The professional services have been very effective with respect to future-proofing network designs and infrastructure upgrades. I especially like having dedicated professional services engineers that are on your account and fully aware of the infrastructure. This makes for more productive and smoother engagements.” – IT Infrastructure Manager, Transportation

"Extreme Networks shows continuous development of new products and functionality. This is helping us in maintaining our quality in delivering predictable services. We are all enjoying our work. We are also very proud to show it to our friends in the field. Universal hardware is the best solution for customers who want to keep the freedom and flexibility to choose which architecture will fit best, now and in the future.” – Network Architect, State and Local Government

Extreme Networks was recognized as a Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for Wired and Wireless LAN in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. Extreme has also been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Access Infrastructure for four years in a row.

Executive Perspective

Ed Meyercord, President and CEO, Extreme Networks, Inc.

“We believe there is no stronger validation of our business than positive customer endorsements, and being named a Customers’ Choice is indicative of our ability to provide our customers with innovative, flexible and reliable solutions that drive significant impact. We put the customer at the center of our strategy, which has been instrumental in our ability to take a bigger market share and grow our business. Receiving this distinction for five consecutive years is both an honor and a testament to our ability to continue to build trust with customers.”

About Peer Insights

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Gartner, Peer Insights ‘Voice of the Customer’: Wired and Wireless LAN Access Infrastructure, Peers, 31 May 2022

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Wired and Wireless LAN Access Infrastructure, Bill Menezes, Christian Canales, Tim Zimmerman, Mike Toussaint, 4 November 2020

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Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) creates effortless networking experiences that enable all of us to advance. We push the boundaries of technology leveraging the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver progress like never before. For more information, visit Extreme's website at https://www.extremenetworks.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.

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