Orangeburg Schools Implements High Speed Network to Create Dynamic Learning
Environments
Converged Networks Installs Extreme Networks Education Solution Enabling
State-of-the-Art Communications and e-Learning
SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Extreme Networks,
Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR), and its Channel Partner Converged Networks, LLC of
Charleston SC, today announced that its network solutions, including leading
products, network design and ongoing maintenance expertise were selected by
the Orangeburg Consolidated School District Four of S.C., where an advanced
Ethernet network now supports ten separate school sites.
Today, the Orangeburg SD4 is excelling in providing its students with
advanced communications and applications that allow for e-learning. The
Orangeburg network was designed and installed to efficiently support the rapid
growth of emerging multimedia and e-learning initiatives, and connect staff,
students and visitors over the multiple campuses. In addition to providing
speedy Internet access to each school in the district, classrooms are
implementing advanced technology supporting 'class rooms of the future,' with
wireless network connectivity to LCD televisions for a visually rich display
system.
The network, built with Extreme Networks Summit(R) fixed switches, has the
enterprise-class features and performance, centralized device management and
protocol resiliency so that the district is ready to handle cutting-edge
educational applications. Orangeburg District Four Schools are ready from the
start to support convergence, and other bandwidth-sensitive applications and
services that promote the latest and most advanced educational programs
available.
"We are fully committed to providing our students, teachers and staff with
a state-of-the-art network that supports high-bandwidth applications," said
Randy Johnson, Technology Director for the Orangeburg Consolidated School
District Four. "With the support of Converged Networks and Extreme Networks,
the entire district now has an easy-to-manage, advanced network that enables
us to live up to that commitment. The network provided by Extreme Networks,
which is designed and installed by the experts from Converged Networks exceeds
our current educational needs, and we are confident that it will continue to
do so as the demands for technology grows."
To design and implement its new network, Orangeburg Consolidated School
District Four worked with Converged Networks, a value-added reseller and
communications systems integrator with deep experience designing, building,
and maintaining full converged solutions for K-12 school districts and
commercial businesses.
Working closely with Converged Networks, Orangeburg has implemented
Extreme Networks Summit Gigabit and 10/100 fixed edge switches. Network
management is centralized and monitored with Extreme Networks EPICenter(TM)
management suite, a scalable full-featured network management platform capable
of establishing and maintaining networks that are undergoing rapid change.
Additionally, the open architecture of EPICenter accommodates a multi-vendor,
service-rich environment to provide voice-class availability and the
enforcement of complex security policies.
"We are pleased to partner with Extreme Networks to provide Orangeburg
with its network, providing a superior learning experience to students and
increased levels of efficiency for its staff," said Robert Thorn of Converged
Networks. "We have combined the right technology for the needs of Orangeburg
to build a highly available, feature-rich, and standards-based network which
provides a boost to local education."
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
Extreme Networks, EPICenter and Summit are either trademarks or registered
trademarks of Extreme Networks in the United States and/or other countries.
SOURCE Extreme Networks, Inc.
Greg Cross, Extreme Networks Public Relations, +1-408-579-3483,
gcross@extremenetworks.com
