SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXTR), the leader in open converged networks, today announced that it is now working with Anixter of Mexico, gaining its first country-wide distribution partner to support the Company's open converged networking solutions. Under the agreement, Anixter will now distribute Extreme Networks(R) award-winning switching, security and wireless LAN products, including the BlackDiamond(R), Alpine(R) and Summit(R) switching families that feature the modular ExtremeXOS(TM) network operating system. Anixter also supports Avaya's communications solutions. Extreme Networks and Avaya combined solutions can help provide customers with an open, secure and available network with advanced communication solutions for IP telephony, contact centers, IP messaging, systems management and unified communications. In addition, Extreme Networks is a member of the Avaya DeveloperConnection program, an initiative to develop, market and sell innovative third-party products that interoperate with Avaya technology and extend the value of a company's investment in its network. "Anixter gives Extreme Networks a strong presence in Mexico, extending our reach and depth in this key country," said Dan Sibille senior director of America's channels for Extreme Networks. "Together, we will deliver Extreme Networks' converged network solutions to businesses, government and education customers. This combination of resiliency, security and scalability results in an improved investment choice for combining data and voice on one network." "Anixter is working to bring technology closer to enterprises and our relationship with Extreme Networks will expand our product and solution offerings for both our business partners and for end-users," said Joaquin Martinez, country manager for Anixter Mexico. "We are excited with this alliance as it opens new opportunities for qualified Avaya channel partners to deliver solutions that include Extreme Networks, thus providing greater value for clients," said Rafael Galvez, channel director for Avaya Mexico. "This has a positive impact for our common resellers because delivery of both solution sets will be available through a single channel which helps reduce costs and implementation risk." Anixter Mexico Anixter International is the world's leading distributor of communication products, electrical and electronic wire & cable and a leading distributor of fasteners and other small parts ("C" Class inventory components) to Original Equipment Manufacturers. The company adds value to the distribution process by providing its customers access to 1) innovative inventory management programs, 2) more than 325,000 products and over $650 million in inventory, 3) 200 warehouses with more than 5 million square feet of space, and 4) locations in 220 cities in 45 countries. Founded in 1957 and headquartered near Chicago, Anixter trades on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AXE. Extreme Networks, Inc. Extreme Networks is the leader in open converged networks. Its innovative network architecture provides Enterprises and Metro Service Providers with the resiliency, adaptability and simplicity required for a true converged network that supports voice, video and data over wired and wireless infrastructures while delivering high-performance and advanced security features. For more information, please visit http://www.extremenetworks.com/ NOTE: Extreme Networks, BlackDiamond, Summit, ExtremeWare and XOS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Extreme Networks, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. DATASOURCE: Extreme Networks, Inc. CONTACT: Greg Cross of Extreme Networks Public Relations, +1-408-579-3483, or Web site: http://www.extremenetworks.com/

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