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The Public Utility Commission of Texas Selects Advanced Network With Secure Edge Technology From Extreme Networks

Posted on: Thursday, 10 January 2008, 09:00 CST

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Extreme Networks, Inc. today announced that it was selected by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to provide an advanced and cost-effective network infrastructure, featuring leading-edge network access control (NAC) security and resilient, scalable Ethernet switching functionality. The complete wired and wireless solution is designed to address the agency's critical needs, including the ability to provide a responsive network for staff as well as visitors with flexibility and value.

The PUC, based in Austin, regulates the electricity and telephone industries in Texas, protects customers, fosters competition, and promotes high quality infrastructure. The PUC oversees a variety of issues including energy efficiency, state managed "do not call" lists and other issues related to electricity and telecommunications markets.

To help keep its computing systems available, protected from harmful viruses, and to enable its IT staff to support differing types of users, connections and application requirements, the PUC selected an end-to-end network infrastructure from Extreme Networks. The scalable core features Extreme Networks BlackDiamond(R) 8800 modular switch and versatile Summit(R) 10/100 switches at the edge. The network provides a single solution for wired and wireless applications and services.

Network security was one of the key concerns for the PUC. Once the new LAN was built, they selected Extreme Networks Sentriant(TM) AG, a leading network access control solution supporting advanced end point integrity checking, to help ensure that edge devices and users entering the network are up-to-date with anti-virus software. Sentriant AG is configured to support secure access for users entering the network, with different policies guarding an open wireless network for visitors and contractors and a secure wired network for its employees.

The Sentriant AG makes for an ideal edge security solution for this mid- size network, as it can perform hundreds of up-to-date security checks, fast testing taking only seconds, support for both Windows and Mac endpoints as well as multiple testing options including a completely agent-less solution.

"Our needs range from applications such as custom-built workflow processes and Sequel databases to supporting an extensive consumer website and wireless LAN connectivity for visitors," said Jim Albright, Chief Information Officer of the PUC. "Thus, we needed a secure, intelligent and responsive network and the Extreme Networks solution has come through for us at many levels, giving us the confidence that our needs are met both today and going forward."

Tying the network together is Extreme Networks EPICenter(R) management suite, a comprehensive management solution providing a unified view of connected devices and making common tasks both intuitive and simple.

"Extreme Networks is providing government organizations with solutions that are both feature-rich and right sized for their needs and budget," said Paul Hooper, chief marketing officer for Extreme Networks, Inc. "By going with Extreme Networks, the PUC benefits from having the flexibility to support many applications while gaining the advanced security features required to protect users and devices while being well integrated with the network."

Extreme Networks, Inc.

Extreme Networks designs, builds, and installs Ethernet infrastructure solutions that solve the toughest business communications challenges. The Company's commitment to open networking sets it apart from the alternatives by delivering meaningful insight and unprecedented control to applications and services. Extreme Networks believes openness is the best foundation for growth, freedom, flexibility, and choice. Extreme Networks focuses on enterprises and service providers who demand high performance, converged networks that support voice, video and data, over a wired and wireless infrastructure. For more information, visit: http://www.extremenetworks.com/

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including without limitation statements as to features and performance of the 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 which could cause actual results to differ materially are contained in the Company's 10-Qs and 10-Ks which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. http://www.sec.gov/

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

Extreme Networks, Inc.

CONTACT: Public Relations, Greg Cross of Extreme Networks,+1-408-579-3483, gcross@extremenetworks.com

Web site: http://www.extremenetworks.com/

Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall

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