Extreme Enhances Reseller Program

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Ethernet networking leader Extreme Networks Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR - News) is offering its channel partners simplicity and profit potential with its enhanced channel partner program. Now, resellers can benefit from partnering with one of the leading networking solutions providers serving the large enterprise market. Extreme Networks' enhanced program is constructed to provide its partners with the opportunity for increased margins, while offering best-of-breed solutions and a collaborative selling relationship. "We've taken our strategy of providing simple and reliable networks designed for the large enterprise and metro markets that improve performance while decreasing the total cost of network ownership, and applied it to our worldwide channel partner program," said John Spiliotis, vice president of Americas Sales. "Today, channel partners are experiencing crowded markets, a competitive economy, margin erosion and a demand for value-added capabilities. Now, more than ever, Extreme Networks is the clear answer for profitability, performance and satisfaction for leading-edge networks." Built on simplicity, profitability and a strong partner commitment, Extreme Networks' channel program offers its partners a wealth of resources aimed at achieving success with its customers. These include extensive training courses that are available with either an instructor or through eLearning, which enables partners to gain knowledge without having to sacrifice resources. Demand creation tools and marketing resources tailored for each partner's needs, as well as customized network design tools and a network configuration library, help partners really target and win customers. Demonstrating its strong commitment to its channel partners, Extreme Networks has tripled the size of its channel support organization. This provides channel partners with dedicated teams for creating marketing programs and reaching end users. Extreme Networks Inc.