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Extreme Networks Showcases Future of Esports and Education at New York Summit
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR) today announced it will host an Esports & Education Summit on
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[{"type":"text","content":" SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR) today announced it will host an Esports & Education Summit on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019 at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown Hotel in Syracuse, New York. The event brings together Extreme Networks executives, customers, and esports industry experts in a day-long seminar to discuss how educational institutions can successfully implement an esports program – from building interest and getting the program off the ground, to managing it and growing adoption.\n\n \nA recent global survey from Extreme Networks and eCampus News found that 20% of schools have implemented an esports program and another 50% are considering one. Summit attendees will hear from successful esports leaders at educational institutions, such as SUNY Canton, about the important benefits esports can bring to schools, including student engagement, recruitment, and retention. They'll also hear from the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), Colorado College and Sienna College, as well as prominent companies involved in esports, including Alienware. \nFeatured presenters:\nRandy Sieminski, Director of Athletics, SUNY Canton Kyle Brown, Chief Information Officer and Assistant Vice President, SUNY Canton Molly Mott, Associate Provost and Dean of Academic Support Services and Technologies, SUNY Canton Norman Rice, Chief Operating Officer, Extreme NetworksPanel Sessions:\nDiversity & Inclusion in Esports: The Culture of Gaming Benefits for Schools: How to Boost Enrollment, Recruitment, and Retention Technology of Esports: From the Network to the Desktop, What it Takes to Get a Program Off the Ground Esports Industry and FutureExtreme is the Official Wi-Fi Solutions Provider for the NFL, delivering Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi analytics solutions to 25 NFL teams and for the last six Super Bowls. Additionally, Extreme's networking solutions are deployed in professional sports stadiums around the world, and at more than 17,000 schools and 4,500 college campuses worldwide, powering digital education initiatives and athletic events. This experience translates to data-hungry esports venues, where performance and reliability are absolutely critical to the esports experience.\nAdditional Resources\nExtreme Esports Solution Page SUNY Canton Case Study Trunk Networks – Broadband Service for Gamers Ca...