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Extreme Networks, Inc. hasannounced a strategic partnership with IMG, a global leader in sports, fashion and media. Extreme Networks will offer best-in-class Wi-Fi connectivity to IMG affiliated universities featuring the Company’s IdentiFi® high density Wi-Fi.
IMG, which represents more than 90 collegiate institutions, including leading universities, conferences, associations and venues, sought a networking company to help provide a best-in-class network infrastructure that is consistent with networking solutions recently implemented for professional sports’ teams and their stadiums. As the Official Wi-Fi Provider of IMG College, the relationship with IMG follows Extreme Networks’ momentum over the last year, having also been named the Official Wi-Fi Provider of the NFL.
Extreme’s high performance Wi-Fi networks will be deployed to enable thousands of fans to access networks from their seats and common areas of sports facilities. Extreme Networks and IMG will follow the successful deployment of IdentiFi Wi-Fi Solutions at Baylor University’s new McLane Stadium, where thousands of fans enjoy seamless connectivity on Saturdays, using their phones and Internet devices for customized “In Game” applications, watch video replays and interact on their favourite social media, where they can upload videos, tweets and photos as part of the game-day fun.
Extreme Networks has already deployed its stadium and arena Wi-Fi for “Power 5” schools, including the University of Maryland and IMG client Baylor University.
The Extreme Wi-Fi system is designed to support high density requirements, including high-speed connections for streaming content and uploading photos, providing support of social engagements, supporting of in-venue mobile application delivery for value added services and promoting efficient delivery of multicast video with unicast-like performance and reliability.
