SANTA CLARA, CA, May 10, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR) today announced that it is partnering with a select group of new North American channel partners, specifically addressing data center network infrastructure. These experienced integrators specialize in the delivery and optimization of data center network solutions that are highly scalable, virtualized, and energy-efficient.

As part of its selective recruitment program with Tech Data's Advanced Infrastructure Solutions (AIS) Division, Extreme Networks is expanding the reach and effectiveness of its scalable data center solutions, featuring its Four Pillar strategy for data centers that addresses physical, scalable, efficient and automated networks. The reseller partners will leverage Extreme Networks high performance Ethernet switching portfolio, its recently introduced Direct Attach(TM) virtualized network architecture and the XNV(TM) Virtual Machine lifecycle management software to offer data center virtualization solutions and a more energy efficient network infrastructure.

The new integrator partners, including TechXtend, a division of the Wayside Technology Group, of New Jersey, PCPC Direct of Texas, and Inacomp TSG of Michigan, highlight resellers that have recently joined Extreme Networks North American Channel partner program to address data center infrastructure and are aligned with Tech Data's AIS Division.

"Extreme Networks is doing exactly what it takes to be successful in today's IT channel," said Tech Data Senior Vice President and General Manager, Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, Pete Peterson. "The data center is evolving quickly, and Extreme Networks has put in place the solutions portfolio and rewarding partner program VARs need to profitably bring these new technologies to their customers. Through Tech Data's AIS Division, Extreme Networks is successfully teaming with leading VARs who are deploying cutting-edge, fully optimized data center solutions nationwide."

Channel Partner Comments:

--  TechXtend of New Jersey, the value added solutions division of
    Programmer's Paradise, provides the network, software and underlying
    servers and storage foundation for virtualization, application and
    network infrastructures.


    "Our customers require best-in-class network infrastructure to
    achieve fully virtualized and converged data center networks," said
    Shawn Giordano, vice president of sales for TechXtend. "Extreme
    Networks offers the depth of solutions that provide complete, high
    performance virtualized networks and allow us to deliver more value
    for our clients."


--  PCPC Direct of Texas is a reseller of leading hardware and a trusted
    provider of high performance and high availability solutions,
    including data center and HPC, to the oil & gas, high-tech,
    financial services and higher education sectors.


    "PCPC Direct is a leader in designing and deploying virtualized,
    high performance data center solutions and Extreme Networks is
    critical to offering the very best in network products," said Deborah
    Newman, director of professional services for PCPC Direct.


--  Inacomp TSG of Michigan, a leading provider of professional technology
    services tailored for the government and education markets, addresses
    network and server virtualization challenges around reliability, cost
    effectiveness and performance.


    "Building a robust and virtualized network takes the experience and
    the right products," said Jamie Ogden, director of sales for Inacomp
    TSG. "Working with Extreme Networks gives our customers an excellent
    choice for scalable network infrastructure that has the intelligence
    for virtualization in the data center."

"2010 marks a year of momentum for the market, with organizations deploying next-generation virtualized data center and cloud infrastructures with the help of highly skilled and trusted integrators including TechXtend, PCPC Direct, and Inacomp," said Rich Long, director of North American Channels for Extreme Networks. "We are pleased to have the strong commitment of leading resellers affiliated with Tech Data AIS, as these partners deliver sophisticated data center solutions and high quality support."

Extreme Networks, Inc. Extreme Networks provides converged Ethernet network infrastructure that support data, voice and video for enterprises and service providers. The company's network solutions feature high performance, high availability and scalable switching solutions that enable organizations to address real-world communications challenges and opportunities. 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

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including without limitation statements as to performance, functionality 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 which could cause actual results to differ materially are contained in the Company's 10-Qs and 10-Ks which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. http://www.sec.gov

Extreme Networks, Direct Attach and XNV are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Extreme Networks, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

For more information, contact:
Greg Cross
Extreme Networks Public Relations
408 579 3483
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