How to navigate safely through the ever-changing network requirements? In a time of uncertainty, it's more important than ever to consider IT solutions that embody the values of digital transformation: agility, flexibility, and adaptability. In other words: use the force of the Universal Platforms from Extreme Networks!
“Always in motion is the future”, says Yoda to Luke Skywalker in the classic Star Wars film ‘The Empire Strikes Back’. Though modern enterprises could learn a thing or two from the wise Jedi Master, after the last two years probably no one needs convincing that the future simply cannot be predicted. The constant flow of disruptions forces a choice: evolve and adapt to the rapidly shifting environment or get bogged down in the swamp, just like Luke’s X-Wing.
As organizations embark upon or carry on their digital transformation journeys, they need the networking capabilities to support both their current and future needs – knowing very well that their roadmaps are more than likely to change. Taking the wrong path may prove costly, so maximizing the value of the technology investments takes on a whole new meaning for the IT departments.
But the problem is, networking vendors have traditionally locked hardware to unique operating systems and features, making it difficult, if not downright impossible, to repurpose them as networking needs change. So expanding network capabilities comes with yet another choice, and this time it’s a lot more difficult: either swallow a bitter pill of a costly rip and replace or adapt your plans to fit the existing infrastructure. As you can imagine, neither is a perfect option when it comes to growing a business.
But all hope’s not lost. What if you could choose network hardware that:
- easily fits your IT budget,
- is simple to deploy and manage,
- brings flexibility and agility you need to support new business needs on the go?
That’s what we’re delivering with Extreme Networks Universal Platforms – the only networking solution on the market that grants you all these benefits!
Universal Platforms? What are those?
The short answer is: Extreme’s Universal Platforms combine the power of cloud management with next-generation switching hardware and wireless access points that can support multiple deployment use cases. That means you can change the feature sets or operating systems on said devices just as you please. Rather than a full rip and replace, you can leverage existing infrastructure, while adding new hardware only as needed to support expanding requirements. Quite a useful feature from the economic point of view, don’t you think?
What’s more, all of it can be managed from a single universal, award-winning cloud platform. The unprecedented flexibility of Extreme’s Universal Switches allows them to be deployed across a range of edge, aggregation, and other environments while providing network-wide management on a single platform. Extreme is the only vendor offering this level of wired and wireless network flexibility and adds to the value proposition by including simplified ordering, licensing, and warranty processes.
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The benefits in a nutshell:
- Simplicity. Bring the power of the cloud to network management, automate onboarding and configuration, and simplify the buying process through fewer, but more flexible hardware SKUs. It’s that easy!
- Flexibility. Universal Platforms support multiple use cases and operating systems that can be changed at any time. The choice of cloud or on-premises management allows businesses to migrate to the cloud at their pace, and a single-pane-of-glass management platform allows IT teams to function more efficiently.
- Cost Efficiency. Universal licensing creates a poolable, portable licensing model for network management that allows businesses to maximize ROI on existing investment and lower TCO of their network infrastructure by allowing the preservation of the hardware and even the associated licenses.
Sounds too good to be true? Hear it from our customer – one of the largest healthcare providers in the Netherlands!
Do. Or do not. There is no try
As a business, you never know how your networking needs are going to evolve, but you can only be certain of one thing: they will. The scene of Yoda lifting Luke’s X-Wing out of the swamp teaches us that even when you’re up the creek with a paddle, there is always hope and with the right mindset, you can overcome any problem.
By moving to Extreme’s Universal Platforms, you will enjoy true agility and a solution that can be managed easily from a single interface. Most importantly, you will benefit from the flexibility of being able to repurpose hardware as your needs evolve, so you can reduce additional expenses by adding to – not replacing – your existing network hardware.
So go ahead then. Use the force of Universal Platforms to guide you through the future!