{"id":934483,"date":"2026-02-05T08:56:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T13:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/extreme-delivers-ai-powered-networking-to-k-12-schools\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T08:56:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T13:56:13","slug":"extreme-delivers-ai-powered-networking-to-k-12-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/extreme-delivers-ai-powered-networking-to-k-12-schools\/","title":{"rendered":"Extreme Delivers AI-Powered Networking to K\u201312 Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Extreme Delivers AI-Powered Networking to K\u201312 Schools<\/b><\/p>\n

E-Rate-eligible solutions boost performance and cut IT work from hours to minutes<\/i><\/p>\n

MORRISVILLE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–Extreme Networks<\/a>, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR), a leader in AI-powered automation for networking, today announced the availability of its E-Rate-eligible networking solutions for K\u201312 schools and libraries. Extreme Platform ONE<\/a>\u2122, the first all-in-one networking platform powered by conversational, multimodal, and agentic AI, will help K-12 schools unlock powerful district-wide network visualization, reduce manual work by up to 90%, cut resolution times by up to 98%, and reduce operational burden \u2013 delivering high-performance connectivity to support digital learning for students and educators.<\/p>\n

\nMichelle Okoro, Executive Director of Network & Support Services at Aldine ISD, a large school district in Texas serving over 55,000 students, said,\u201cExtreme Platform ONE will help me be more proactive. It gives us the clarity that we need, from the least technical team member to the most technical, to make proactive, informed network decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nMike Cargill, Supervisor of Technology at Nelson County Public Schools (NCPS), said, “By modernizing the network backbone with Extreme’s E-Rate-eligible solutions, NCPS ensures that students and educators benefit from uninterrupted access to digital curriculum and next-generation educational tools, fostering a reliable and robust classroom experience that prepares students for the future while maintaining fiscal responsibility.”<\/p>\n

\nNorman Rice, Chief Commercial Officer at Extreme Networks, said \u201cEducators need more than connectivity; they need a network they can trust under pressure and scale with confidence. As digital learning grows and cyber risks rise, small IT teams are supporting thousands of users with fewer resources. Extreme\u2019s E-Rate-eligible solutions reduce complexity without compromise, helping lean teams move faster, work smarter, and avoid burnout or added costs.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nIn addition to Extreme Platform ONE<\/b>, E-Rate-eligible solutions from Extreme include:<\/p>\n

Extreme Fabric<\/b><\/a>: The industry\u2019s only end-to-end automated network fabric delivers rapid deployment, fewer configuration errors, and simplified operations \u2013 benefits that are critical for K\u201312 school districts. By reducing manual effort and accelerating network changes, IT teams can support classrooms faster, minimize downtime during the school day, seamlessly integrate solutions including Axis<\/a> IP solutions and i-PRO<\/a> IP cameras, and do more with limited staff and budgets, ensuring reliable connectivity for digital learning, testing, and campus-wide services.<\/p>\n

Extreme Wi-Fi 7: <\/b>Wi-Fi 7<\/a> APs including the AP4020<\/a>, AP4060<\/a>, and the AP5020<\/a> allow K-12 customers to deliver connectivity with the speed, security, reliability, and capacity to power next-generation learning and more efficient operations, even in high-density environments.<\/p>\n

Extreme Switching<\/b>: The 5320 Series<\/a> is purpose-built for K-12 and education environments. With simple cloud onboarding, deployment is fast and hands-off, making setup fast and easy for small IT teams. These switches support AVB to ensure reliable A\/V for multimedia-rich classrooms and offer 30W PoE to power classroom devices like IP phones without additional electrical cabling.<\/p>\n

\nK-12 and public library customers can easily navigate the E-Rate application process with Extreme\u2019s E-Rate Resource Center<\/a> \u2013 which includes eligibility guidelines, webinars, eBooks and other beneficial resources \u2013 and Extreme\u2019s E-Rate eligibility lookup tool<\/a>, which enables customers to determine product eligibility instantly using the part number.<\/p>\n

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