Consultedge and Extreme Networks Team up

Extreme Networks, Inc. and Consultedge, Inc., an Avaya Platinum Business Provider, have entered into a reseller agreement in which Consultedge became an Extreme Networks' Solution Partner, a part of its North American channel program.

This enables the two companies to work together to provide enterprise customers with best-in-class converged network solutions employing Extreme Networks® high-performance Ethernet switches, modular software, integrated network security, and Wireless LAN products.

Consultedge customers can now gain access to highly-available, standards-based convergence solutions that can scale for their needs, are very simple to configure and manage, and include security and mobility features that enable efficiency and growth.

"We are very pleased with this strategic relationship with Extreme Networks," said Neal Stanton, President and CEO of Consultedge. "Extreme Networks is recognized as a premier technology company. Adding Extreme Networks to our portfolio of partners expands even further our ability to offer our customers the best technologies in the industry."

"Working with Consultedge as a part of our national channel program helps Extreme Networks broaden the reach of our convergence solutions by leveraging their highly-trained and experienced team," said Dan Sibille, senior director of North American Channels for Extreme Networks. "We look forward to approaching customers who desire a simple, cost-effective network and convergence solution that can be tailored to both their size and requirements."

Extreme Networks is a platinum member of the Avaya DeveloperConnection program -- an initiative to develop, market and sell innovative third-party products that interoperate with Avaya technology. Consultedge, one of only 30 Avaya Platinum Business Partners in the US, provides its customers with seamless IP telephony, contact center/CRM and messaging solutions. By offering the award-winning switching and security technologies of Extreme Networks and the industry-leading solutions of Avaya, Consultedge assures its clients of communications solutions that meet the highest demands for performance and cost-effectiveness.

Consultedge is one of the nation's fastest growing solution providers. In 2005 and 2006, the company was named to the CRN Fast Growth 100, an annual ranking that recognizes the nation's top solution providers. In 2006, Consultedge also was named to NJBIZ.com's 50 Finest, which lists New Jersey's fastest growing companies - Extreme Networks.