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Extreme Networks Named A 'Game Changer' in Sports Innovation Lab Power Play Index
Inaugural Assessment of Fan Connectivity Providers Ranks Extreme as Top Industry Performer in Technology Alignment and Market Validation SAN JOSE, Calif.,
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[{"type":"text","content":"Inaugural Assessment of Fan Connectivity Providers Ranks Extreme as Top Industry Performer in Technology Alignment and Market Validation\n\n\nSAN JOSE, Calif., June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR), a cloud-driven networking company, today announced it has been named a \"Game Changer\" in the Sports Innovation Lab Power Play Index. The new market assessment is built from evaluating market data from January 2019 to Dec. 2019. The research identifies technology companies that are best positioned to deliver connectivity for fans and network solutions for stadiums and entertainment venues. Extreme is ranked as the only Game Changer in the index, which charts the top 10 technology providers that offer network connectivity solutions.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe Power Play Index ranks companies in two categories: technology alignment and market validation. Technology alignment measures the \"breadth and depth\" of each company's solutions related to network technologies including 5G, DAS systems, Wi-Fi networks, and cellular networks. Market validation is determined by what leagues, venues, people, and partners each company is working with to deploy their technology. Extreme was identified as the highest-ranking company for each measure.\nKey Facts\nSports Innovation Lab focused specifically on the fan behavior \"Connect\" for this Power Play Index. Connective technology is required to ensure fans safely experience live sporting events in stadiums and venues. Cashless payments, touchless security and entry, digital signage, remote concession orders, and other features that will allow fans to feel safe returning to stadiums all require strong, stable networks to function. Extreme is the clear leader in providing connected solutions to enhance the digital fan experience. It is the first to deliver Wi-Fi 6 solutions across the NFL, MLS, and University Stadiums, with customers including the NFL's Tennessee Titans, Seattle Seahawks, and Green Bay Packers; BBVA Stadium, home to Major League Soccer's Houston Dynamo and the National Women's Soccer League's Houston Dash; West Texas A&M University's Buffalo Stadium, and Carnegie Stadium and Pavilion and The Arena at Leeds Beckett University. Extreme is the Official Wi-Fi Solutions Provider of the NFL, delivering high-density Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi analytics solutions to 25...