Cross Telecom will be an Extreme Networks Diamond-level partner, a level ofcommitment and rewards that enhances Cross Telecom's position to provideenterprises with comprehensive communication and network solutionsemphasizing performance, reliability and value.

"Extreme Networks offers Cross Telecom an excellent partnership opportunityin that we work with a best-in-class network vendor while gaining strongmargins and differentiation through the many benefits of its Channelprogram," said John Delozier, executive vice president of sales andmarketing for Cross Telecom. "With Extreme Networks' complete portfolio ofsolutions we can meet our goal of providing compelling network convergencesolutions for our customers while further extending our expertise in voice,video and data."

Cross Telecom is also a Platinum Avaya Business Partner specializing inadvanced data and voice systems. The two companies assist a range ofcustomers spanning federal government, healthcare and education verticalswith their infrastructure needs.

"Considering Cross Telecom's extensive national presence, their longhistory working with Avaya and their proven track record for extensiveprofessional services, Cross is a truly prized partner to welcome into ourNorth American Channel Partner Program as an elite, Diamond-level partner,"said Christopher Rajiah, director of North American Channels for ExtremeNetworks. "This gives our mutual customers a reliable advisor helping tosolve their complex communication and network challenges."

Cross Telecom addresses a wide array of sophisticated businesscommunication needs, from advanced messaging, to IP telephonyinfrastructure and integration of the underlying network as a singleecosystem. Extreme Networks portfolio of converged network solutionscomplement Cross Telecom's integration expertise and comprehensiveapproach, combining to create network infrastructures that leverageessential features, scale for business needs and promote integratedsecurity.

Extreme Networks enhanced channel program provides its partners withincreased benefits, including market development, education, and rewardingchannel tiers that make doing business both simple and rewarding. Moreinformation can be found here:http://www.extremenetworks.com/partners/channel-partners.aspx

About Cross Telecom

Headquartered out of Bloomington, MN, Cross is an Avaya premier, NationalPlatinum Business Partner and Business Partner of the Year award winner aswell as a Cisco Silver Certified Partner. By providing a complete portfolioof Voice, Data, IP Telephony, Wireless, Professional Services, CrossNetCustomer Services and Cross Learning Services, Cross has defined itself asa complete end-to-end integrator of converged technologies nationwide.Having one of the largest and most experienced technical teams within theindustry, Cross delivers business transforming communications solutionsthat will create a distinct competitive advantage for our customers. Formore information visit the Cross website: www.crosstelecom.com.

About Extreme Networks, Inc.

Extreme Networks provides converged Ethernet networks that support data,voice and video for enterprises and service providers. The company'snetwork solutions feature high performance and high availability switchingthat deliver insight and control enabling customers to solve theirreal-world business communications challenges. Operating in more than 50countries, Extreme Networks provides wired and wireless secure LANs, datacenter infrastructure and Service Provider Ethernet transport solutionsthat are complemented by global, 24x7 service and support. For moreinformation, visit: http://www.extremenetworks.com

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