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Modernizing Campus Networks: University of Northern Iowa’s Journey with Extreme Networks

The University of Northern Iowa partnered with Extreme Networks to modernize its campus network infrastructure, consolidating management of thousands of devices through a cloud-driven platform. The initiative streamlined IT operations and positioned the university for next-generation connectivity demands. The project reflects a broader trend of higher education institutions simplifying network complexity to improve efficiency and scalability.

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University of Northern Iowa adopted Extreme Networks solutions to centralize and simplify management of campus network devices.

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The modernization effort reduced IT operational complexity while improving readiness for future connectivity technologies.

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Cloud-driven network management enabled the university's IT team to scale support across a large, distributed campus environment.

Ryan Dupuy, Sr. Network Engineer at the University of Northern Iowa, shares how Extreme Networks is revolutionizing campus connectivity. Embracing the smart device era, the University relies on Extreme's advanced solutions to manage streaming devices and secure AV infrastructure in classrooms. With 2000 access points and 200 switches, Extreme simplifies network policy deployment, enabling the IT team to focus on future technologies like Wi-Fi 7. Discover how Extreme Networks ensures seamless, secure, and scalable connectivity for higher education!

Extreme simplifies network policy deployment, enabling the IT team to focus on future technologies like Wi-Fi 7.

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Extreme Networks is a cloud-driven networking company that provides wired, wireless, and SD-WAN solutions for enterprise and education environments. The company's ExtremeCloud platform enables centralized network management at scale. It serves thousands of customers globally across sectors including higher education.