Extreme Networks is on a mission to make networking as flexible and “effortless” as possible — something that can only be achieved through the cloud, according to Extreme’s President and CEO Ed Meyercord.

As per President and Chief Revenue Officer at STEP CG, Robert Huff, Extreme’s concentration on cloud-based networking and advanced machine-learning functionality offer the company a competitive edge over the rest in the market, including Cisco Meraki.

Additionally, he mentioned, “We are seeing Extreme really leapfrogging Meraki at this point.”

STEP CG, a Covington, Kentucky-based MSP, has been ripping out Meraki solutions and substituting them with a combination of Extreme and other third-party solutions to offer an enhanced, comprehensive, and managed networking solution to end customers.

Robert Huff further explains how Extreme outperforms the competition in terms of investing in R&D. Further, he mentions, “ I see a tremendous value in us delivering our managed services as powered by Extreme offering.” Additionally, it offers the company a potential opportunity to deal with competition in the Ubiquiti (Networks) genre and certainly, Meraki.

Based out of San Jose, California, Extreme focused on delivering an effortless approach to networking. The company recently introduced its universal platforms for its switching and wireless portfolios that offer agility and increases the validity of wired and wireless products.

Extreme’s take

Extreme looks forward to all its customers and partners to make the most of the cloud. To make this possible, vendors offer flexible options that ease business opportunities with Extreme. In both cases, whether the customer is moving to the cloud or sticking to on-premises, expressed Meyercord during the Extreme Connect Virtual 2020 event that took place on September 17, 2020.

The event also witnessed statements where Meyercord mentioned, “We want you to come with us, but we want you to move at your own speed. We are completely flexible and committed to supporting our software-driven solutions powered by Extreme Management Center — these aren’t going away.”

Post acquiring Aerohive Networks in August 2019, the company has invested a substantial amount in ExtremeCloud IQ (the cloud management platform). This cloud platform offers lucrative opportunities for partners to drive effortless and comprehensive networking with increased visibility for end customers.

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Extreme has secured the number two rank in the number of licenses for cloud managed services and has managed to become one of the fastest-growing cloud providers.

“We’re building a cloud that is simple, intuitive, and consistent with constant features upgrades … and our cloud is superior to our competitors.” Said Meyercord.

Further, CMO at Extreme Networks, Wes Durow, states, Cisco offers businesses an extensive portfolio that is difficult for customers to navigate. On the other hand, Extreme can go back to the core promise and make networking an effortless affair, right from the time a customer signs up to the upgrade and renewal process.

Durow also mentioned how ExtremeCloud IQ is dealing with the current needs of customers that demand speed, simplicity, and insight.

Huff added how Extreme is open to partnerships with third-party vendors, which works out to be a significant benefit for solution providers that represent multiple vendors.

Currently, Extreme supports critical networking infrastructure in around 120 countries for about 50,000 customers. The client list includes well-known names such as Audi, the National Football League, New York Stock Exchange, FedEx, and more.