Cloud networking vendor, Extreme Networks, has announced it has completed the acquisition of Ipanema, the cloud-native, enterprise SD-WAN division of Infovista. The acquisition expands Extreme\u2019s market-leading ExtremeCloud\u00e4 portfolio, offering new cloud-managed SD-WAN and security software solutions required to power the Infinite Enterprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the acquisition, Extreme will augment its ExtremeCloud portfolio with Ipanema\u2019s SD-WAN capabilities, adding more flexibility, capability, and security when connecting locations, applications, and devices. In addition, the acquisition establishes a second technology center of excellence for Extreme in Europe and deepens the company\u2019s customer presence in that region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe close of the Ipanema acquisition accelerates our leadership position and growth opportunities in cloud networking by opening the door to new software subscription services within our ExtremeCloud portfolio. Our customers and partners have expressed great excitement about our vision and how this deal will continue to provide a competitive advantage and clear market differentiation,\u201d said Ed Meyercord, President and CEO, Extreme Networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Ipanema acquisition provides us with a framework to build out SASE features and create a rich ecosystem that offers customers the flexibility needed to run their business within the Infinite Enterprise, offering better speed, performance, and security, all managed through a single interface,\u201d added Nabil Bukhari, Chief Technology Officer, Extreme Networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kristian Thyregod, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Market Development, Extreme Networks, said: \u201cThe market response to this acquisition has been overwhelmingly positive across EMEA. Together, we\u2019ll work to further cement Extreme\u2019s leadership position by extending the company\u2019s addressable market and scaling global innovation \u2013 helping customers reduce the complexity and costs of managing increasingly distributed networks.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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