Extreme Networks Inc. Announces Audio Video Bridging (AVB 802.1Q) Technology
January 29, 2013 at 03:05 am EST
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Extreme Networks Inc. announced Audio Video Bridging (AVB 802.1Q) technology available with its enterprise class Summit(R) fixed Ethernet switches, helping to revolutionize high quality audio and video (AV) deployments for a multitude of environments, such as auditoriums, studios, stadiums, conference rooms and other event sites using the network. Additionally, Extreme Networks is teaming with companies in professional AV such as Axon, Biamp Systems, Meyer Sound and Harman. The benefits of AVB-based systems include simplified cabling and improved audio video delivery with synchronization, integrated quality of service and low latency delivered over an open, multi-vendor standard. Just as technologies like VoIP, wireless LAN and IP storage benefit from cost improvements and added functionality and improvements, professional AV will also see the fruits of convergence.
AVB technology can simplify system design and maintenance with the standards-based technology applying to both end-point devices and switched networks.
Extreme Networks, Inc. is a provider of cloud networking solutions and industry services and support. The Company designs, develops, and manufactures wired, wireless, and software-defined area-network (SD- WAN) infrastructure equipment. The Company's cloud solution is a single platform that offers unified network management of wireless access points, switches, and SD-WAN. Its products and services categories include Cloud Networking Platform, Automation, Analytics, and Security Applications, Wireless LAN AP, Wired for Edge, Campus, and Data Center, SD-WAN, Cloud Native Platforms and Applications for Service Providers and Customer Service and Support. It offers its services in business, hospitality, retail, transportation and logistics, education, government, healthcare, manufacturing, and service providers. Its cloud networking technologies provide flexibility and scalability in deployment, management, and licensing of networks globally.
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