Extreme networks acquires soapstone networks provisioning and service assurance software

Extreme networks acquires soapstone networks provisioning and service assurance software Purchase of Ethernet Service Aware Software and Control Plane Underscores Focus on Simplification of Carrier Ethernet Deployments Extreme Networks, Inc. today announced the purchase of the software assets of Soapstone Networks, Inc. The Soapstone Networks software serves as a foundation for provisioning and service assurance for carrier Ethernet networks.

The transaction transfers ownership of the Soapstone Networks software control plane and service aware provisioning system to Extreme Networks(R), enabling Extreme Networks to simplify the service provider's job of provisioning and maintaining Ethernet services for their subscribers.

"The addition of the software assets from Soapstone Networks into the Extreme Networks intellectual property portfolio continues our commitment to carrier Ethernet," said Aziz Ala'ali, Regional Director for Extreme Networks, Middle East & Africa. "The unique provisioning and service aware capabilities of the Soapstone Networks software will enable Extreme Networks to deliver a more complete, extensible solution to carrier Ethernet service providers." The Soapstone Networks software will be integrated into the Extreme Networks EPICenter(R) Network Management System, providing a service level view, provisioning -MORE- and management of carrier Ethernet networks and protocols including Provider Bridging (PB), Provider Backbone Bridging (PBB), Provider Backbone Bridging with Traffic Engineering (PBB-TE), Ethernet Access Protection Switching (EAPS) and Virtual Private Line (VPLS).

For more information on Extreme Networks metro Ethernet transport solutions, please visit: www.extremenetworks.com. (C) 2009 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com)

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