After 35+ Years in IT Networks, Here’s Why We Prefer Extreme Networks Over Competitors
- Dillon Diatlo
- Feb 3
- 3 min read
Updated: Feb 6
For over 35 years, we’ve helped K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and public sector IT decision-makers navigate the complexities of network hardware. While many of our competitors go with Cisco, Juniper, or Aruba, we’ve chosen to partner with Extreme Networks. Why? Because Extreme Networks delivers unmatched innovation, cost-effectiveness, and simplicity. Below, we break down the top reasons why Extreme Networks is our trusted partner.
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Five Reasons We Partner with Extreme Networks
1. Operational Simplicity
Extreme Networks simplifies IT productivity and network management. Unlike competitors, it offers an industry-leading universal licensing system that is portable, transferable, and easy to understand.
Key Benefits:
Improved network availability.
No hidden fees for advanced features.
Licensing that reduces complexity and costs.
2. Portfolio Flexibility
Extreme Networks provides flexible deployment options—whether on-premise, cloud-based, or hybrid—making it ideal for environments that need adaptability.
Key Benefits:
Supports third-party device management.
Enables secure and automated workflows.
Accommodates diverse IT architectures without customization.
3. Investment Protection
Extreme Networks ensures long-term savings with universal platforms that streamline operations and reduce risks. Schools and public institutions can scale their networks efficiently without worrying about obsolescence.
Key Benefits:
Predictable network planning.
Lower total cost of ownership (TCO).
End-to-end intrinsically secure fabric.
4. Better Customer Outcomes
Extreme Networks focuses on delivering tangible value by reducing downtime, enhancing productivity, and providing 100% insourced technical support.
Key Benefits:
Shorter resolution times for issues.
A single cloud management interface.
Comprehensive wired and wireless network security.
5. Cost Efficiency Over Competitors
Big name competitors often include hidden costs and licensing complexities, while Extreme Networks offers transparent pricing and reduced operational overhead.
Key Benefits:
No mandatory AI or additional software costs.
No need for dedicated licensing specialists.
Better ROI for educational and governmental budgets.
Why Extreme Networks Stands Out
With Competitors You Get:
COMPLEX LICENSING systems and interoperability issues between Catalyst and Meraki Cloud, creating confusion and higher costs.
RETROFITTED SOLUTIONS for enterprises that lead to higher customization costs and inefficiencies.
DISJOINTED MANAGEMENT systems and a dependency on compute/storage solutions increase operational complexity.
The Extreme Networks Advantage
ONE NETWORK, ONE CLOUD, ONE EXTREME: A unified portfolio simplifies IT operations.
UNIVERSAL LICENSING: Eliminates hidden fees and ensures portability.
SECURE FABRIC ARCHITECTURE: Protects against modern threats across wired and wireless networks.
Extreme Networks is more than a hardware provider—it’s a partner that prioritizes simplicity, flexibility, and value. By choosing Extreme Networks, we ensure our clients receive cutting-edge technology, reduced costs, and better overall outcomes.
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Why Extreme Networks Over Competitors
Why Extreme Networks | Explanation | Outperforming Competition |
|---|---|---|
Operational Simplicity | Easy-to-manage licensing and improved network uptime | Cisco's complex licensing tiers and hidden costs. |
Portfolio Flexibility | Supports diverse deployment environments and third-party devices | Juniper’s limited LAN/WAN capabilities and no 3rd-party support. |
Investment Protection | Long-term savings and scalable solutions | Aruba’s expensive GreenLake solutions. |
Better Customer Outcomes | Faster issue resolution with insourced support | Competitors rely on outsourced tech support. |
Cost Efficiency | Transparent pricing and no mandatory AI costs | Cisco’s high implementation and maintenance costs. |
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