Extreme Networks

Extreme Networks, based in Santa Clara, California, is a company established in 1996 that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing advanced Ethernet solutions for network connectivity and IP-based communications. The company offers a range of products, including wired, wireless, and software-defined wide area-network (SD-WAN) infrastructure equipment, as well as cloud-based network management solutions. Its cloud platform provides unified management for various network components, such as wireless access points and switches. Extreme Networks operates primarily in the network infrastructure segment and generates approximately half of its revenue from the Americas, with the remainder coming from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.

Ed Meyercord

CEO and President

9 past transactions

Ipanema Technologies

Acquisition in 2021
Ipanema Technologies S.A. specializes in software solutions that enhance the performance of enterprise applications, including ERP and CRM systems. The company offers a platform that governs wide-area networks (WAN) and optimizes application traffic flows, ensuring that users experience consistent performance despite IT complexities. Ipanema Technologies supports organizations in managing strategic IT transformations, such as adopting unified communications, SaaS, and cloud applications, while accommodating social media and bring-your-own-device (BYOD) initiatives. Additionally, the company provides services in network operations, governance, and IT spending management, as well as logistics, hardware maintenance, and professional training. Its solutions cater to various sectors, including consumer goods, automotive, public services, finance, pharmaceuticals, and energy, both in France and internationally. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Fontenay-aux-Roses, France, Ipanema Technologies operates as a subsidiary of InfoVista S.A. since 2015.

Aerohive Networks

Acquisition in 2019
Aerohive Networks, a subsidiary of Extreme Networks, Inc., specializes in wireless networking services designed to enhance cloud and enterprise Wi-Fi connectivity. The company offers a cooperative control architecture that reduces the need for expensive controllers, leading to cost savings, improved resiliency, and significantly enhanced application performance. Aerohive's solutions are agile and adaptive, addressing the complexities of managing numerous devices while providing secure access points and wired devices built on a distributed architecture. This approach enables businesses to scale efficiently, facilitating the transition from traditional copper-based systems to more flexible, cloud-based applications that can boost workforce productivity.

Brocade Communication Systems

Acquisition in 2017
Brocade specializes in data center networking solutions and services that enable organizations to manage vital information assets. With solutions such as Storage Area Networks (SANs) and File Area Networks (FANs), Brocade addresses information management challenges such as data backup, storage and server consolidation, and business continuance.

Avaya

Acquisition in 2017
Avaya is a global leader in communication systems and services, specializing in providing businesses with advanced digital communication solutions. The company offers a range of products, including unified communications and contact center platforms, which integrate voice and data services. Their solutions cater to a diverse clientele, including large corporations, government agencies, and small businesses. Avaya's offerings include Internet protocol (IP) and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) telephony, messaging, web access, and interactive voice response systems. Additionally, the company provides consulting, integration, and managed IT services, generating significant revenue from its service segment. Avaya sells its products and services both directly and through a network of distributors, resellers, systems integrators, and telecommunications service providers, with a large portion of its sales occurring indirectly. The company is committed to supporting customers and third parties in developing custom applications and automated workflows tailored to specific needs.

Zebra Technologies

Acquisition in 2016
Zebra Technologies is a global leader in automatic identification and data capture technology, specializing in barcode printing, RFID solutions, and workflow optimization. The company's extensive product range includes barcode printers, scanners, mobile computers, and software, enabling real-time visibility into a variety of assets, products, and personnel. By delivering precise operational data, Zebra Technologies empowers businesses to make informed decisions and respond dynamically to changing conditions. The firm primarily serves sectors such as retail, transportation logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare, offering tailored solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency and improve overall performance for its clients.

Enterasys Networks

Acquisition in 2013
Siemens Enterprise Communications is a premier provider of end-to-end enterprise communications, including voice, network infrastructure and security solutions that use open, standards-based unified communications and business applications for a seamless collaboration experience. This award-winning Open Communications approach enables organizations to improve productivity and reduce costs through easy-to-deploy solutions that work within existing IT environments, delivering operational efficiencies. It is the foundation for the company's OpenPath commitment that enables customers to mitigate risk and cost-effectively adopt unified communications. Jointly owned by The Gores Group and Siemens AG, Siemens Enterprise Communications includes Cycos and Enterasys Networks.

Soapstone Networks

Acquisition in 2009
Soapstone Networks (formerly Avici Systems) developer of Terabit Switch/Router technology aimed at providing the next generation of high performance, IP-based routers to carriers and Internet Service Providers worldwide. Soapstone Networks got liquidated in 2009 July.

Optranet

Acquisition in 2001
Optranet, Inc. develops broadband access equipment for service providers.

Yipes

Series B in 2000
Yipes is a data communications services provider. It was acquired in 2007 by Indian telecommunications service provider Reliance Communications. Yipes delivers scalable business-to-business and business-to-Internet IP networking services. Their regional IP network Yipes MAN seamlessly extends your company's LAN to other business locations or to business partner locations. Their Yipes NET Internet service brings the Web to your LAN at breakaway speeds. Yipes NET customers can also take advantage of Yipes' industry-leading security offering Yipes WALL managed firewall service, to safeguard their private information from the dangers of the public Internet. Yipes NAN replaces private line and frame relay services with the simplicity of Ethernet. Yipes WEB offers a full portfolio of Internet management services. Yipes TOUGH enables customers to extend the redundancy on their customer premise to the Yipes Network.
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