SANTA CLARA, CA, Dec 10, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Extreme Networks, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: EXTR) Ethernet network solutions are helping DeLorme map its future with better support for its employees, applications and its millions of customers with a new network solution. The Extreme Networks Ethernet network provides advantages over DeLorme's previous network infrastructure from Cisco by providing higher bandwidth delivered per port, intuitive and simple-to-operate management, and superior price/performance.

DeLorme, located in Yarmouth, Maine, is a leading global provider of a variety of mapping software, GPS, and data solutions for consumer and professional markets. DeLorme supports a mid-size enterprise network that shares the standard connectivity challenges of many growing businesses, accomplishing great things while working with a small staff and while staying under budget.

DeLorme employees often deal with intense, graphic-rich files related to GIS and satellite imagery that are often hundreds of gigabytes in size and require an industrial-strength network. Their previous network would become unpredictable under such loads and was also difficult to manage and diagnose when outages occurred.

"We used to be a Cisco shop but with Extreme Networks, the performance upgrade, impressive toolsets along with its focus on network fundamentals have really come to light," said Craig Wood, senior system engineer for DeLorme. "We have reduced our network maintenance time by 50 percent, and overall, Extreme Networks' solution has been solid, proving highly capable to work today and grow with us into the future."

DeLorme met its challenge for more predictable connectivity with a converge network solution featuring Extreme Networks' BlackDiamond(R) 8800 modular switch and Summit(R) X450 fixed switches for the edge, delivering 10 Gigabit speeds between servers in the core and Gigabit connectivity to the desk with essential features for resiliency, integrated security, and standards-based Power over Ethernet (PoE). Extreme Networks switching portfolio works with a single operating system, ExtremeXOS(R), so that software updates to switches are both simple to understand and seamless to carry out.

"Now more than ever businesses are realizing that their network infrastructure should be both simple and predictable," said Paul Hooper, chief marketing officer for Extreme Networks. "Our strategic Ethernet solutions provide the opportunity to reduce operational expenses and drive towards the bottom line, all while delivering a great network experience."

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: http://www.extremenetworks.com.

Extreme Networks, Summit, EPICenter and BlackDiamond are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Extreme Networks, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

This announcement contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the performance, speed and resiliency of the BlackDiamond modular switches, Summit fixed switches, and EPICenter management software. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including, but not limited to product and network configuration. We undertake no obligation to update the forward-looking information in this release. More information about potential factors that could affect our business and financial results is included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, under the captions: "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and "Risk Factors."

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