# EXTREME NETWORKS INC

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## Overview

Extreme Networks, Inc. is an enterprise networking technology company whose portfolio includes wired and wireless networking equipment and software for network access control, analytics, and management. Its cloud-managed networking platform, ExtremeCloud IQ, supports management of wired and wireless networks across public cloud, private cloud, and on-premises environments. [1](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=P156327937)[2](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=P156327957)

The company serves customers across industries including education, healthcare, government, hospitality, retail, transportation, and manufacturing. It operates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia-Pacific (APAC), and sells internationally through channel partners as well as directly to some global accounts. [3](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=P156327875)[4](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=P156328535)[5](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=P156328025)

Extreme Networks’ stated mission is to empower organizations to connect simply and securely using its intelligent technology platform; its stated vision is to enhance human experiences through connectivity. [6](https://www.extremenetworks.com/about-extreme-networks) For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, the company reported revenue of $1.28 billion and 2,894 employees. [7](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=T18038359)[8](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=P156328096)
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## Products & services

Extreme Networks’ portfolio includes wired and wireless switches, wireless access points, WLAN controllers, routers, and network-management software. ExtremeCloud IQ is an ML- and AI-powered platform for managing wired and wireless networks, with visibility and control over users, devices, and applications, plus provisioning and troubleshooting; it supports public-cloud, private-cloud, and on-premises deployments. Extreme Platform ONE combines networking, security, and AI-driven automation, and was generally available beginning in July 2025. [1](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=P156327937)[2](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=P156327957)

Its software offerings include ExtremeCloud IQ – Site Engine for managing non-cloud-native and multivendor devices, with automation, access control, analytics, and a unified dashboard; ExtremeCloud IQ Essentials, which includes wireless intrusion prevention, location services, and guest management for Pilot license customers; and Extreme AirDefense for wireless intrusion detection and prevention. The portfolio also includes Bluetooth/BLE visibility and intrusion-protection capabilities. Switches span access-edge speeds of 100 Mbps to 25 Gbps, including multirate 2.5/5 Gbps and up to 90W universal PoE, as well as aggregation and core options up to 100 Gbps. Data-center switches include fixed and modular designs and support technologies such as VXLAN, MPLS/VPLS, and Shortest Path Bridging; fabric technology is designed to simplify network provisioning and management. [9](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=P156327959)[10](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=P156327962)[11](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=P156327964)[12](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=P156327965)[13](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=P156327967)[14](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=P156327968)[15](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=P156327929)

For service providers, the Extreme 9920 platform provides a cloud-native, composable data pipeline for traffic aggregation, packet filtering, replication, and processing; Extreme Visibility Manager offers graphical visibility and rule management. Extreme Platform ONE Security / ExtremeCloud Universal ZTNA is a SaaS security offering combining Cloud NAC and zero-trust network access, applying identity-based policies to network and application access, including for IoT devices. [16](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=P156327973)[17](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=P156327933)[18](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=P156327975)

In FY2026, product revenue was $809.624 million, or about 63.1% of total revenue; subscription and support revenue was $473.969 million, or about 36.9% of total revenue. Percentages are calculated from reported revenue of $1,283.593 million. The report provides these broad revenue categories rather than revenue shares for individual named products. [7](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=T18038359)
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## Geographic presence

In FY2026, ended June 30, 2026, Extreme Networks generated $1,283.6 million in revenue. The Americas accounted for $625.5 million (48.8%), EMEA $534.3 million (41.6%), and APAC $123.7 million (9.6%). The United States contributed $576.2 million, about 44.9% of total revenue; the company does not separately report revenue for individual countries beyond the U.S. [19](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=T18038350) Customers outside the U.S. generated 55% of revenue, with international sales concentrated primarily in Europe and Asia, as well as Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America. [20](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=P156328760)

The company reports locations in the U.S. including its headquarters in Morrisville, North Carolina, and sites in Salem, New Hampshire, and San Jose, California. Its named non-U.S. locations include Bangalore and Chennai in India, Markham in Canada, Reading in the U.K., and Shannon in Ireland. Technical Assistance Centers are also listed in Aurora, Illinois; Penang, Malaysia; Brno, Czech Republic; Seoul, South Korea; and Tokyo, Japan, among other locations. [21](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=P156328044)[22](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=P156328035)[23](https://www.extremenetworks.com/about-extreme-networks/company/how-to-buy/office-locations)

FY2026 long-lived assets were concentrated in the U.S. ($180.1 million), followed by EMEA ($32.6 million), Other Americas ($5.3 million), and APAC ($4.7 million). [19](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=T18038350) Research and development is conducted in Morrisville, San Jose, Salem, Toronto, Hangzhou, Bangalore and Chennai; the company does not disclose employee headcount by geography. [22](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=P156328035)
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## Business segments

Extreme Networks reports one operating and reportable segment, covering the development, marketing, and sale of network infrastructure equipment and related software and subscriptions. Its CEO reviews consolidated financial information to assess performance and allocate resources; the categories below are revenue disaggregations, not separate reportable segments.

For FY2026, product revenue was approximately $809.6 million, or 63.1% of net revenue. Subscription and support revenue was approximately $474.0 million, or 36.9%; this category includes SaaS, maintenance contracts, professional services, and training. The company’s portfolio includes cloud networking and management, automation, analytics and security applications, wireless LAN equipment, and wired switching, but these are not separately reported segments.
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## Company history

Extreme Networks was founded in Silicon Valley in 1996 and incorporated in California in May of that year; it reincorporated in Delaware in 1999. Its founders were Gordon Stitt, Stephen Haddock, and Herb Schneider. [6](https://www.extremenetworks.com/about-extreme-networks) [29](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=P156328102) [30](https://www.lightreading.com/cable-technology/gordon-stitt) In 2013, the company acquired Enterasys Networks, expanding its networking business. [31](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1078271/000107827113000058/extr8k110113.htm) In 2015, Ed Meyercord became president and CEO, succeeding Chuck Berger. [32](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1078271/000107827115000034/extr8-k42115ex991.htm)

From 2016 to 2017, Extreme expanded through acquisitions of Zebra’s WLAN business and networking and data-center assets from Avaya and Brocade, broadening its wireless, campus, and data-center networking capabilities. [33](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=P182379592) [34](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=P182379552) [35](https://app.finbar.com/go?id=P182379048) In 2019, it acquired Aerohive Networks, adding cloud-managed networking technology, and later that year introduced ExtremeCloud IQ. [36](https://investor.extremenetworks.com/news/news-details/2019/Extreme-Networks-Completes-Acquisition-of-Aerohive-Networks-08-09-2019/default.aspx) [37](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/extreme-networks-unveils-extremecloud-iq-cloud-management-application-300942629.html) In 2021, it acquired Infovista’s Ipanema SD-WAN business. [38](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1078271/000156459022003010/R11.htm) In 2024, Extreme introduced Extreme Platform ONE, an integrated networking platform that became generally available in 2025. [39](https://investor.extremenetworks.com/news-releases/news-release-details/extreme-introduces-extreme-platform-one-integrated-ai-powered/) [40](https://investor.extremenetworks.com/news/news-details/2025/Extreme-Delivers-Industrys-First-Integrated-AI-Networking-Platform-Extreme-Platform-ONE-Dramatically-Accelerates-Team-Productivity-and-Performance/default.aspx)

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