INDUSTRY // EDU. TECH
Extreme delivers AI-powered networking to K – 12 schools
Extreme Networks, a leader in AI-powered automation for networking, has announced the availability of its E-Rate-eligible networking solutions for K – 12 schools and libraries. Extreme Platform ONE, the first all-in-one networking platform powered by conversational, multimodal and Agentic AI, will help K-12 schools unlock powerful district-wide network visualisation, reduce manual work by up to 90 %, cut resolution times by up to 98 % and reduce operational burden – delivering high-performance connectivity to support digital learning for students and educators.
Mike Cargill, Supervisor of Technology at Nelson County Public Schools( NCPS), said: " By modernising the network backbone with Extreme ' s E-Rate-eligible solutions, NCPS ensures that students and educators benefit from uninterrupted access to digital curriculum and nextgeneration educational tools, fostering a reliable and robust classroom experience that prepares students for the future while maintaining fiscal responsibility."
Norman Rice, Chief Commercial Officer at Extreme Networks, said:“ Educators need more than connectivity; they need a network they can trust under pressure and scale with confidence. As digital learning grows and cyberrisks rise, small IT teams are supporting thousands of users with fewer resources. Extreme’ s E-Rate-eligible solutions reduce complexity without compromise, helping lean teams move faster, work smarter and avoid burnout or added costs.”
In addition to Extreme Platform ONE, E-Rate-eligible solutions from Extreme include:
Extreme Fabric: The industry’ s only end-to-end automated network fabric delivers rapid deployment, fewer configuration errors and simplified operations – benefits that are critical for K – 12 school districts. By reducing manual effort and accelerating network changes, IT teams can support classrooms faster, minimise downtime during the school day, seamlessly integrate solutions including Axis IP solutions and i-PRO IP cameras and do more with limited staff and budgets, ensuring reliable connectivity for digital learning, testing and campuswide services.
Extreme Wi-Fi 7: Wi-Fi 7 APs including the AP4020, AP4060 and the AP5020 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 highdensity environments.
Extreme Switching: The 5320 Series is purpose-built for K-12 and education environments. With simple cloud onboarding, deployment is fast and hands-off, making set-up 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.
K-12 and public library customers can easily navigate the E-Rate application process with Extreme’ s E-Rate Resource Centre – which includes eligibility guidelines, webinars, eBooks and other beneficial resources – and Extreme’ s E-Rate eligibility lookup tool, which enables customers to determine product eligibility instantly using the part number. �
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