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Extreme Networks

0IJWTelecomMorrisville, United States

Extreme Networks, Inc. is a global provider of advanced networking solutions that are predominantly software-driven. The company is involved in the design, development, and production of both wired and wireless network infrastructure hardware, in addition to creating software for network administration, policy enforcement, data analytics, security measures, and access control. A core component of its offerings is the ExtremeCloud IQ suite. This includes ExtremeCloud IQ, an AI/ML-powered, cloud-based platform for managing both wired and wireless networks, delivering comprehensive visibility and control over users, devices, and applications. The ExtremeCloud IQ Site Engine further enhances these capabilities with automated task management, access control, precise real-time analytics, and multi-vendor device support. For essential services, ExtremeCloud IQ Essentials provides features like wireless intrusion prevention systems (WIPS), location-based services, IoT integration, and guest access management. The company's hardware portfolio features various wireless access points. Its ExtremeSwitching line comprises access edge products offering both standard Ethernet and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) options, including high-power universal PoE for converging technologies. This range also includes aggregation and core switches designed for consolidating network traffic, top-of-rack deployments, and campus core infrastructures, along with specialized switches and routers for data centers. Beyond hardware, Extreme Networks develops cloud-native platforms and applications tailored for service providers and offers extensive customer support and related services. The company distributes its products through a network of distributors, resellers, and direct field sales teams, catering to a diverse set of industries such as healthcare, education, government, manufacturing, retail, and hospitality. Extreme Networks, Inc. was founded in 1996 and operates its main corporate office from Morrisville, North Carolina.

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Extreme Networks at a glance

Extreme Networks is a telecom company headquartered in Morrisville, United States, founded in 1996. It is publicly listed (0IJW) with a market capitalisation of $4.4B. Xcout tracks 24 named people at Extreme Networks, including Edward Meyercord (President, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director). Xcout recorded 238 job postings from Extreme Networks in the last 90 days, naming tools such as Jenkins, Grafana, Prometheus.

Industry
Telecom
Headquarters
Morrisville, United States
Market cap
$4.4B
Employees
2,811
Ticker
0IJW
Founded
1996
Job postings recorded (90 days)
238
Xcout AI Rank
61/100 ▲
Xcout Green Rank
2/100 ▲

Extreme Networks leadership

  • Edward MeyercordPresident, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director
  • Ed MeyercordPresident and CEO
  • Nabil BukhariPresident of AI Platforms and EVP, Chief Technology Officer
  • Syed Nabeel Anwar BukhariPresident of AI Platforms, EVice President & Chief Technology Officer
  • Kevin RhodesExecutive Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer
  • Katayoun MotieyChief Legal, Administrative & Sustainability Officer, Corporate Secretary and General Counsel

18 more named people on record for Extreme Networks, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →

Hiring at Extreme Networks

Xcout recorded 238 job postings from Extreme Networks in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since June 2026.

Tools named in Extreme Networks's job postings

JenkinsGrafanaPrometheusSalesforceGitHubJiraGitLabModel Context ProtocolConfluenceMarketoOracle ERPCursor

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Hiring vs the trend

Leading in AI hiring

Based on 104 job postings in the last 8 weeks (10 Aug – 4 Oct 2026), compared with 197 startup technology companies.

This describes a hiring pattern — how often Extreme Networks’s job postings ask for AI skills, and how that changed against the previous 8 weeks, ranked among its peers. It says nothing about the company’s products or performance.

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Tech stack

PythonAWSAzureGCPKubernetesJavaDockerKafkaC++FlinkGolangPostgreSQL

Extreme Networks competitors

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Vistance Networks, Inc.VISN · TelecomRichardson, United States
68% matchPublic

Vistance Networks, Inc. is a global provider of essential infrastructure systems, specializing in solutions for communications, data centers, and entertainment networks. Its operational footprint spans across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific region, the Caribbean, and Latin America. The company's operations are organized into three distinct divisions: 1. Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS): This segment furnishes fiber optic and copper-based connectivity and cabling offerings. These are vital for telecommunications, cable television, residential broadband networks, data centers, and various business enterprises, in addition to supplying network solutions for both indoor and outdoor environments. 2. Networking, Intelligent Cellular and Security Solutions (NICS): This division provides advanced indoor cellular systems, including public key infrastructure, along with indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi and LTE access points, and both access and aggregation switches. It also encompasses an Internet of Things (IoT) portfolio, control and management systems available on-premises or via the cloud, and a suite of software and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications focused on security, location tracking, reporting, and analytics. 3. Access Network Solutions (ANS): This segment delivers critical components such as cable modem termination systems, video infrastructure, and distribution and transmission apparatus. It also offers cloud-based solutions, all designed to empower facility-based service providers in building out their residential and metropolitan distribution networks. Vistance Networks serves a diverse clientele, including telecommunications carriers, data center administrators, cable television operators, and multi-system operators. The company distributes its products and services via a multifaceted channel strategy, engaging independent distributors, specialized resellers, wireless and wireline operators, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and system integrators, alongside direct sales to customers. Originally established in 1976 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, the company operated as CommScope Holding Company, Inc. until it rebranded to Vistance Networks, Inc. in January 2026.

Market cap$2.6B
Employees20,000
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ERICSSON A (FRIA)ERCG · TelecommunicationsStockholm, Sweden
68% matchPublic

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ), a company founded in 1876 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, provides essential communication infrastructure, software, and comprehensive services to the global telecommunications industry and various other sectors. Its extensive operations are organized into four primary divisions. The Networks segment is responsible for delivering advanced radio access network technologies, incorporating integrated high-performance hardware and software compatible with diverse network spectrums. This division further offers integrated antenna and transport solutions, along with a full spectrum of services encompassing network deployment and continuous operational support. Ericsson's Digital Services segment specializes in software-centric solutions critical for business support systems, operational support systems, sophisticated communication services, core network functions, and cloud infrastructure management. The Managed Services segment is dedicated to assisting telecom operators, providing expertise in network and IT management, network design and optimization, and application development and maintenance. Finally, the Emerging Business and Other segment focuses on developing innovative ventures, such as Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, iconectiv, and Cradlepoint, which delivers 4G and 5G wireless edge wide-area network solutions for enterprises. This division also includes Red Bee Media, MediaKind, and various other burgeoning initiatives. The company boasts a significant global footprint, conducting business throughout North America, Europe and Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, Southeast Asia, Oceania, India, and Northeast Asia.

Market cap$33.2B
Employees87,521
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ENEA AB ENEA0RP6 · TelecomSweden
66% matchPublic

Enea AB (publ), founded in 1968 and headquartered in Kista, Sweden, is a global software provider catering to the telecommunications, cybersecurity, medical device, and aerospace industries. The company delivers a broad range of specialized products, including advanced solutions for 5G data management such as the Enea Stratum Network Data Layer, Enea Unified Data Manager, Enea Digital Identity, and Enea Equipment Identity Register. It also provides essential access management and policy control services through Enea Access Manager, Enea Policy Manager, and Enea ENUM. For network traffic optimization, Enea offers tools like Enea Video Optimization, Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) and Content Filtering, Enea Integra NFV Platform, Encrypted Video Management, Enea TCP Acceleration, Enea Traffic Classifier, and Enea IP Traffic Filtering. Its Enea Edge platform provides a virtualization and management solution for white-box uCPE deployments, optimized for edge computing use cases like SD-WAN, security, IoT, and 5G. Furthermore, Enea enhances network visibility with Qosmos ixEngine, a deep packet inspection software, and Qosmos Probe, a network sensor. Connectivity solutions include Aptilo SMP Venue Wi-Fi Manager, along with zero-touch services for Wi-Fi and Cellular IoT. The company is also a developer of robust operating systems, featuring Enea OSE for multi-processor real-time applications, Enea Linux for carrier-grade and real-time networking, and Enea OSEck for high-performance, memory-constrained environments. Completing its portfolio, Enea offers Enea Netbricks (networking protocols), Enea Element High Availability (an application development framework), and Enea Polyhedra (a SQL database). Beyond its product suite, Enea provides specialized software development and training services.

Market cap$145M
Employees480
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