EXTREME NETWORKS AND GOVPLACE PARTNER TO ADDRESS NETWORKING NEEDS OF THE PUBLIC SECTOR
As networks and computing have become more pervasive and central to government processes and operations, public sector organizations have had to tackle the challenges of growing their infrastructure, meeting compliance requirements for data integrity and consistency while ensuring the reliability of their applications and bandwidth.
Govplace and Extreme Networks are well positioned to provide Ethernet network solutions that scale to 10 Gigabit capacity, integrate critical security functions to protect data and communications to provide the features for custom network designs. This helps organizations to optimize their costs while promoting high availability networks.
“Extreme Networks brings the commitment level and a premier portfolio of performance-oriented network solutions that we require,” said Randy Richey, vice president of professional services for Govplace. “Our drive to deliver data center efficiency is well complemented with Extreme Networks solutions that allow our customers to optimize for their needs and budget.”
“Our channel partner program is geared to deliver focused solutions that result in higher value and performance for the public sector,” said Christopher Rajiah, senior director of North American channels for Extreme Networks. “Our partnership with Govplace furthers this goal.Together we offer a complete portfolio of solutions that meets the needs of the full spectrum of government customers.”
About Govplace
Govplace has worked with public sector agencies for the past 13 years, combining real-world technical knowledge and in-depth experience in all facets of public sector contracting. Govplace holds contracts with numerous state, local, education, and federal clients, including The Department of Homeland Security, United States Army, and the Department of Defense. Govplace is headquartered in Irvine, California. The Govplace federal office is located in Reston, Virginia.
About 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: www.extremenetworks.com.
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