Akibia Named Extreme Networks' Top Platinum-Level Channel Partner Program Contributor for 2009

Partnership Recognizes Akibia's Strength in Designing, Implementing and Supporting Extreme Networks' High-Performance Converged Network Solutions

WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Akibia, a leading provider of consulting, integration and support for data center, network and security solutions, announced today that it has been named Extreme Networks, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: EXTR) Top Platinum-Level Contributor for 2009.

Akibia is an Extreme Networks Platinum Solution partner, providing design, implementation and 24x7 support of Extreme Networks' high-performance converged Ethernet solutions. Extreme Networks recognized Akibia at its Sonoma partner event for its strong customer relationships and talented engineering team, which has far exceeded certification requirements.

"Akibia is a long-term, global partner that is important to the delivery of our solutions," said Christopher Rajiah, Director of North American Channels at Extreme Networks. "Akibia's certified, highly experienced team ensures that our customers gain maximum advantage from Extreme Networks devices by designing, implementing and supporting solutions that ensure peak performance."

Akibia's team helps customers develop and implement a complete infrastructure that leverages proven solutions, policies, people, processes and procedures. As an independent, trusted advisor to its customers, Akibia partners with best-in-breed technology providers like Extreme Networks to deliver innovative solutions designed to ensure peak performance of customers' network infrastructure.

"Akibia is honored to be recognized by Extreme Networks as the Top Platinum Contributor," said Tom Tucker, president of Akibia. "The award highlights the strength of Akibia's talented sales, engineering and support teams who are able to create, implement and support solutions that deliver real value to our customers."

About Akibia, Inc.

Akibia provides innovative IT solutions that enable leading companies worldwide to optimize, secure, manage and support their mission-critical infrastructure. As an independent advisor, Akibia partners with its customers to deliver solutions that improve the availability and performance of their data center and security infrastructure. Combining expert consulting, integration and support services with world-class customer service, Akibia helps IT organizations maximize the value of their existing infrastructure, while mitigating risk and reducing complexity. Founded as Polaris Service in 1988 and headquartered in Massachusetts, Akibia is an independent services company with offices throughout the United States and Europe. Contact Akibia at 1-866-4-AKIBIA or www.Akibia.com

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