SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Extreme
Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR) today announced that Bob Gault,
vice president of global channels and partners at Extreme Networks,
has been named to the prestigious list of the 2015 CRN Channel
Chiefs as well as earning the distinction as one of the 50 Most
Influential Leaders. The two honors recognize top channel
executives who have demonstrated leadership and accomplishments on
behalf of their partners.
The Extreme Partner Network (EPN) today enables broad
opportunities for partner success in wired/wireless, software
defined networking, data center, analytics and security. Gault is
leading Extreme Networks' partner driven organization to accelerate
partner growth. This incorporates dedicated people, programs and
sales tools that assist solution providers to capture emerging
profit pools and new revenue streams as Extreme Networks' solutions
are positioned to address new business models as the onramp to
the cloud.
"Solution providers must adapt their strategies to a rapidly
changing IT landscape that is driven by mobility and the cloud, and
Extreme is here to help," said Gault. "As a partner driven
organization, Extreme Networks enables our partners to quickly
align their strategies with changing customer demands while
rewarding them for the value they bring."
"Each year, our editors carefully vet an extensive group of
highly accomplished channel executives to highlight those exemplary
individuals who earn the mantle of CRN Channel Chief. These
executives strive to advance the success and standing of the
channel community within their organizations. The 2015 CRN Channel
Chiefs lead by example and serve as valuable advocates to help
ensure the health and longevity of the IT channel. We applaud their
accomplishments and look forward to their continued success," said
Robert Faletra, CEO, The Channel
Company.
The prestigious Channel Chiefs list puts the spotlight on
executives directly responsible for driving growth and revenue for
their organizations through their indirect channel partners.
Individuals are selected for inclusion based on their track record
of channel accomplishments, standing in the industry, dedication to
the partner community and plans for driving future business
innovation and channel growth.
Additional Resources:
- Extreme Partner Network webpage
About Extreme Networks
Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR) is setting a new
standard for superior customer experience by delivering
network-powered innovation and market leading service and support.
The company delivers high-performance switching and routing
products for data center and core-to-edge networks, wired/wireless
LAN access, and unified network management and control. Our
award-winning solutions include software-defined networking (SDN),
cloud and high-density Wi-Fi, BYOD and enterprise mobility,
identity access management and security. Extreme Networks is a
partner-driven organization with a worldwide network of solution
providers, distributors, OEMs, system integrators, technology
partners, alliance partners, and training partners. Headquartered
in San Jose, CA, Extreme Networks has more than 12,000
customers in over 80 countries. For more information, visit the
company's website at http://www.extremenetworks.com.
Extreme Networks and the Extreme Networks logo are
either trademarks or registered trademarks of Extreme
Networks, Inc. in the United States and/or other
countries. All other names are the property of their respective
owners.
Except for the historical information contained herein, the
matters set forth in this press release, including without
limitation statements as to the features, performance, 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 that could cause actual results to
differ materially are contained in the Company's 10-Qs and 10-Ks
that are on file with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. http://www.sec.gov.
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