SAN JOSE — Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR) today announced a strategic relationship with the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Buffalo Sabres to deliver pervasive and secure high-density Wi-Fi in First Niagara Center ahead of the 2016 NHL Draft. The draft, which will take place June 24-25, 2016, is expected to attract over 20,000 attendees, including the teams, press and fans. Extreme Networks and partner Carousel Industries have implemented two large-scale venue Wi-Fi deployments in Buffalo, N.Y.: Ralph Wilson Stadium and First Niagara Center.
To implement an arena-wide Wi-Fi solution, Extreme sought to meet specific operational requirements that would deliver reliable mobile connectivity for stadium operations and an interactive experience for fans.