PRESS RELEASE Blue Door Networks achieves Diamond Level Partner Status with Extreme Networks

Blue Door Networks, one of the nation’s fastest growing technology solution providers, has been elevated to a Diamond Level Partner in Extreme Networks’ Partner Program.  Blue Door Networks becomes the only Diamond Level Partner currently headquartered in the Greater Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area.

Herndon, VA, September 17, 2014 – Blue Door Networks, LLC, announced today that it has achieved Diamond Level partner status from Extreme Networks, a result of Blue Door Networks’ commitment to promoting and selling products and services from Extreme Networks.  The recent momentum and growth the company has demonstrated in selling products and services from Extreme Networks since originally joining the Extreme Networks Global Partner Program has been tremendous.  Based just outside of the Nation’s Capital, Blue Door Networks is a communications and information technology (IT) company that specializes in providing best-in-class solutions for enterprises, state and local governments and federal agencies. Blue Door Networks has an in-depth understanding of today’s challenges due to their team’s collective experience, certifications, and demonstrated ability to execute within numerous enterprise and federal organizations.

Diamond Level status is the highest level of solution provider partner status available from Extreme Networks, and is based on outstanding achievement in selling significant volume of Extreme products and equipment, sales revenue, and technical and sales competency. As a Diamond Level partner, Blue Door Networks is proficient in designing, delivering and supporting the entire line of Extreme Networks products. While headquartered in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Blue Door Networks supports customers throughout the United States.

“We are thrilled that Blue Door Networks has achieved the highest level in our partner program,” said Theresa Caragol, vice president of worldwide channels and partners at Extreme Networks.  “Blue Door Networks has demonstrated outstanding sales performance and a commitment to achieving the technical and sales expertise necessary to be a trusted customer advisor. We look forward to their continued growth as a significant Extreme Networks Diamond Level Partner.”

“We are excited to have risen to this important level of partner status with Extreme Networks,” said Lee Koepping, Chief Technology Officer at Blue Door Networks. “This recognition is the direct result of our investment and strong commitment to effectively delivering a best-in-class technology solution.  This Diamond Level Partner Status positions us for further success as we continue to drive the benefits of network connectivity solutions that are based upon products and services from Extreme Networks with our customers.”

Founded in 2011, Blue Door Networks is focused on designing and delivering effective technology solutions to its customers.  With a foundation of employees with extensive experience in the information technology industry, Blue Door’s focus is not simply as a “reseller” but as an important solutions provider to its customers.

About Blue Door Networks, LLC
Headquartered in Herndon, VA, Blue Door Networks, LLC is a Veteran owned, communications and information technology (IT) company focused on delivering and supporting best in class solutions for enterprises and the federal government.  Our unique combination of flexibility, experienced professionals, industry leading partners and products, a national services and support team, and a focus on the long term, allows us to deliver value at every point throughout the customer experience. The company leverages strong technology and business resources though a flexible, collaborative engagement model to design and build solutions that are open, cost effective, and precisely aligned with each customers need. Blue Door Networks is focused on providing Advanced Networking, Unified Communications and Cloud Technologies. Information on Blue Door Networks, LLC can be found at www.bluedoornetworks.com.

About Extreme Networks
Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR) is setting a new standard for superior customer experience by delivering network-powered innovation and market leading service and support. The company delivers high-performance switching and routing products for data center and core-to-edge networks, wired/wireless LAN access, and unified network management and control. Our award-winning solutions include software-defined networking (SDN), cloud and high-density Wi-Fi, BYOD and enterprise mobility, identity access management and security. Extreme Networks is headquartered in San Jose, CA and has more than 12,000 customers in over 80 countries. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.extremenetworks.com.

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