Voda One Goes Extreme

Voda One, an Omaha, Neb.-based unit of Westcon Group, will carry Avaya's IP-based Communication Manager applications, media gateways and servers, and Extreme Networks' Ethernet switching platforms that include the BlackDiamond and Alpine chassis-type switch families with integrated Layer 3 data switching and routing capabilities.

The Avaya products by Extreme Networks are available through an agreement between the two manufacturers, Voda One executives said.

Voda One also is distributing Extreme Networks' Access-enabled wired and wireless switches, including the Summit 300 and Altitude 300 wireless access points.

These products enable enterprises to simplify the installation and operation of wired and wireless applications with a unified infrastructure, said Duncan Potter, vice president of worldwide marketing at Westcon Group, Tarrytown, N.Y.

"Just over a year ago now, Avaya and Extreme entered a three-part relationship: a joint marketing agreement, a joint sales agreement and a joint development relationship. Now we're starting to see the fruits of all three starting to happen," Potter said. "Extreme has a broader offering of convergence-ready switching systems with a very good quality of service. Extreme has an open operating system that runs on the latest generation of switches. It also falls in line with Avaya's core open solutions discussion."

Voda One will provide pre- and post-sales support in designing and implementing solutions combining Avaya and Extreme Networks products. It also plans to hold several Teletracks education sessions regarding the Extreme solutions, and the vendor will be featured at Voda One's Convergence Summit, April 19-21, in Tempe, Ariz.