EXTR News & Events

Extreme Networks announced the deployment of the first Wi-Fi 7 network in a collegiate stadium at the University of Florida's Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, also known as "The Swamp." "On game day, The Swamp transforms into one of the most electrifying and densely connected environments in college sports," said Matt Vincent, Assistant Athletics Director, Information Technology at the University of Florida. "As we continue to invest in the fan experience at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, adding Wi-Fi 7 allows us to significantly increase capacity while enabling smarter, real-time connectivity that helps everything run smoothly at peak demand. The NIaaS model from Extreme Networks also provides the flexibility to scale as needed without significant upfront investment, allowing our IT team to operate more efficiently while delivering a consistently high-quality digital experience for every fan."

Extreme Networks announced yesterday morning advancements to Extreme Platform ONE, including expanded third-party device management and integrated security, delivering a more intelligent, scalable, and secure enterprise networking solution. The platform is further enhanced with the introduction of Extreme Agent ONE, a new class of AI agents for enterprise networking. "Enterprise IT organizations are moving past fragmented tools and experimental AI deployments; they're demanding platforms that deliver integrated, automated operations at scale," said Brandon Butler, Senior Research Manager, Network Infrastructure and Services at IDC. "A unified architecture that ties agentic AI, security, and multi-vendor management into a single operating model is a meaningful response to that demand. Advanced networking platforms are fast becoming a prerequisite for enterprises serious about turning AI investment into real outcomes, and vendors that deliver it are squarely aligned with where IT buyers are heading."

Extreme Networks announced major advancements to Extreme Platform ONE including expanded third-party device management and integrated security, delivering a more intelligent, scalable, and secure enterprise networking solution. The platform is further enhanced with the introduction of Extreme Agent ONE, a new class of AI agents for enterprise networking. "Enterprise IT organizations are moving past fragmented tools and experimental AI deployments; they're demanding platforms that deliver integrated, automated operations at scale," said Brandon Butler, Senior Research Manager, Network Infrastructure and Services at IDC. "A unified architecture that ties agentic AI, security, and multi-vendor management into a single operating model is a meaningful response to that demand. Advanced networking platforms are fast becoming a prerequisite for enterprises serious about turning AI investment into real outcomes, and vendors that deliver it are squarely aligned with where IT buyers are heading."

Extreme Networks introduced Extreme Agent ONE, a new class of AI agents for enterprise networking. Moving beyond generic, prompt-based AI, Extreme Agent ONE runs on the Extreme AI stack purpose-built for enterprise environments, which combines advanced AI reasoning, live network context, and operational expertise to transform enterprise networks into systems that detect, decide, and act autonomously within the established governance framework. As a result, customers experience fewer disruptions, faster outcomes, and networks that operate at the speed of the business. The company said, "The first mode of Extreme Agent ONE, available Q3 CY2026 within Extreme Platform ONE, is Agent ONE Coworker, an AI agent designed to work alongside IT teams and deliver proactive, context-aware intelligence with real-time decisioning and automated execution at machine speed. Through a single conversational interface, it continuously monitors network activity, investigates anomalies, and acts, reducing resolution times, minimizing manual effort, and preventing issues before they impact users. Unlike traditional AI tools that wait for prompts, Agent ONE Coworker operates proactively, surfacing insights and guiding decisions within the workflow. Its "Nudge" capability delivers timely, contextual recommendations that turn insight into immediate action...Extreme also announced the second mode for Agent ONE, available Q4 CY2026, Agent ONE Operator, an always-on, autonomous agent designed to extend AI beyond real-time interaction to continuous network operation. Agent ONE Operator will execute tasks independently within defined governance boundaries, responding to events in real time and running scheduled workflows without requiring constant human input. It will continuously learn from each interaction and outcome, becoming more precise and effective over time...Extreme also introduced Extreme Exchange, an AI skills marketplace for Extreme Platform ONE that enables customers to discover, activate, and manage skills that extend Agent ONE Operator's capabilities."