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NJ TRANSIT Strengthens Passenger Safety and Improves Operational Efficiency With Intelligent and Secure Network Powered by Extreme
Third-Largest Transit Provider in U.S. Deploys Agile, Scalable, Secure Network to Support CCTV Surveillance, Automate Network Management, and Expand
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[{"type":"text","content":"Third-Largest Transit Provider in U.S. Deploys Agile, Scalable, Secure Network to Support CCTV Surveillance, Automate Network Management, and Expand Connectivity Across Vast Service Area\n\n\nSAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR), a cloud-driven networking company, today announced NJ TRANSIT, the State of New Jersey's public transportation system, has deployed networking solutions from Extreme in order to extend network connectivity, simplify network management, and enhance passenger security across its service area. With automated management and wired switching solutions from Extreme, NJ TRANSIT has deployed a hyper-segmented, secure network capable of maintaining full operational uptime and providing the security measures needed to help keep passengers safe during approximately 270 million rides per year. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNJ TRANSIT is the third-largest provider of bus, rail, and light rail transit in the U.S. It needed a network that could support all operational sites in its service area, which covers 5,325 miles across 251 bus routes, 12 rail lines, 166 rail stations, 62 light rail stations, and more than 19,000 bus stops. The organization also includes the New Jersey Transit Police Department. Services are provided to New Jersey residents seven days a week, 365 days a year. Maintaining this network is an enormous task for a 25-person IT staff; they require a network that is highly secure, simple to manage, and has built-in redundancies that help eliminate downtime. \nKey Benefits to NJ TRANSIT's Riders:\nSimplified, automated network management: One of NJ TRANSIT's top priorities was automating network management to free its IT team to focus on developing an experiential commute for its riders. To accomplish this, the team has deployed ExtremeSwitching™ technology and Extreme Management Center™ software to automate time-consuming maintenance tasks. Extreme Fabric Connect™ software enables sub-second failover of links and associated switching systems, making the network more resilient to outages than competitive alternatives. Effortless network connectivity for statewide transit authority: NJ TRANSIT uses Extreme's Fabric Connect software across all office locations, rail stations, and bus stations in order to optimize the performance and reliability of their system-...