SAN JOSE, Calif. - Jan. 8, 2015 - Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR), a leader in high performance networking, today announced it will be teaming up with Super Bowl XLVIII Champion Seattle Seahawks to host the Seattle Seahawks CIO Summit on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at CenturyLink Field. This event will bring together CIOs, CMOs and industry leaders from the National Football League (NFL), Microsoft and Seattle Mariners among others to explore how organizations can better optimize connectivity and analyze data - delivering exceptional experiences for any environment, from classrooms to hospitals, offices and even sporting venues.

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As digital business transformation continues to disrupt today's mobile-centric world, there are increasingly-heightened expectations about how technology should support users. Attendees will be invited to listen to panel sessions moderated by industry expert Ray Wang, principal analyst and founder of Constellation Research, and will focus on the need to go above and beyond connectivity in today's "always-on" world. Extreme Networks was named the official Wi-Fi provider of the Seattle Seahawks in October, and the Summit will be an opportunity for guests to learn how the company's technology is delivering first-class connectivity to one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL.



    WHERE:                               Seattle Seahawks CIO Summit;
                                         CenturyLink Field, Seattle, WA


    WHEN:                                Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015 at 5:30 p.m.
                                         PST


    WHAT:                                The event will feature a stadium
                                         tour and Technology Showcase, as
                                         well as insights from Seahawks
                                         President Peter McLoughlin and
                                         Extreme Networks CEO Chuck Berger
                                         and two panels featuring top CIOs
                                         and industry leaders. Additional
                                         details about the panels can be
                                         found below.

The Digital Fan Experience - This panel will discuss how connected solutions increase efficiency, provide pervasive communications beyond analytics and game day applications and the overall benefits to the connected venues and sports teams served. Panelists include:


    --  David Curry, VP of IT, Seattle Mariners
    --  George Scott, Director of Digital, National Football League
    --  Brian Stading, Region President, CenturyLink
    --  Jeff Tran, Director of Sport Marketing and Alliances, Microsoft

Great Expectations in Today's Mobile-Centric World - This panel will explore how the Internet of Things (IoT) pushes the boundaries and ultimately leads to the next generation of technology in arenas, stadiums, airports, campuses and hospitals. Panelists include:


    --  Chip Suttles, VP of Technology, Seattle Seahawks
    --  Dr. Alissa Johnson, Deputy CIO, Executive Office of the President/The
        White House
    --  Ernie McKinley, CIO, University Medical Center of Southern Nevada

You can follow the conversation on Twitter using the #SeahawksCIO hashtag. Interested media can contact ExtremeUS@racepointglobal.com to attend.

About Extreme Networks
 Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR) is setting a new standard for superior customer experience by delivering network-powered innovation and market leading service and support. The company delivers high-performance switching and routing products for data center and core-to-edge networks, wired/wireless LAN access, and unified network management and control. Our award-winning solutions include software-defined networking (SDN), cloud and high-density Wi-Fi, BYOD and enterprise mobility, identity access management and security. Extreme Networks is headquartered in San Jose, CA and has more than 12,000 customers in over 80 countries. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.extremenetworks.com.

Extreme Networks and the Extreme Networks logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Extreme Networks, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other names are the property of their respective owners.

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including without limitation statements as to the features, performance, and benefits of Extreme Networks products, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date. Because such statements deal with future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties, including network design and actual results of use of the product in different environments. We undertake no obligation to update the forward-looking information in this release. Other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are contained in the Company's 10-Qs and 10-Ks that are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. http://www.sec.gov.

Media Contacts
 Greg Cross
Extreme Networks
408 579 3483
gcross@extremenetworks.com

Jenna Caswell
Racepoint Global
617 624 3252
ExtremeUS@racepointglobal.com

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