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SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The University of Warwick has selected Extreme Networks, Inc. for a complete campus-wide network resulting in scalable 10-Gigabit Ethernet backbone connectivity. Working with pan-European network services and solutions provider Telindus, Extreme Networks has supplied its advanced switching systems for a network designed to support high-speed network access and IP convergence. The network serves a combined staff and student enrollment of more than 21,000. The University of Warwick's challenge was to create a comprehensive network infrastructure that would enable reliable access to the campus backbone from its 5,300 student rooms. The complete solution, built with Extreme Networks' advanced 10-Gigabit and Gigabit Ethernet core and edge switching platforms, allows Warwick to provide students with connections to different University services along with the delivery of high-speed Internet access. Each of the 6,000 connection points positioned throughout the campus receive 100Mpbs connectivity for the transfer of library files, e-learning applications and associated multimedia material. The network also provides the upgrade of performance and bandwidth to assist with the future delivery of streaming video and voice applications over the network. With its global presence, numerous product awards and number one market position for Layer 3 10 Gigabit Ethernet port shipments (as reported by the Dell'Oro Group, quarter ended March 2003), Extreme Networks is recognized as the leader in high-performance Ethernet switching. The Company combines scalable switching with extensive bandwidth management and Quality of Service (QoS) features to support applications and services. These features are achieved consistently across each switching device to address every part of the network. "We wanted to leap ahead as far as possible with the most appropriate technology foundation," said Mary Visser, assistant director of IT services for the University of Warwick. "We achieve this with a stable, scalable and simple network provided by Extreme Networks. Now, applications such as voice and streaming video are readily supported to deliver a much more meaningful experience for our students." Integrator Telindus worked with Extreme to recommend a complete core and edge solution at the University of Warwick. The deployment includes the BlackDiamond(R) modular switches that deliver bandwidth to Summit(R) line of switches at the edge of the network. The specific design supports high levels of resiliency in the network while delivering the flexibility to support applications.