Navigating the digital landscape in the 21st century demands networks that are not just robust but also adaptable to the unique demands of various sectors. Extreme Networks stands at the forefront of this digital evolution, providing fabric solutions that empower organisations across various verticals. From bustling airports to healthcare providers and educational institutions, the impact of Extreme’s fabric technologies is reshaping the landscape of network management.
Education redefined with network resiliency
Quality in education is paramount, and much like the careful selection and weaving of strands in quality fabric, fabric technology weaves together different elements of a campus network, creating a unified and durable structure. The efficiency and simplicity brought by network fabrics empower administrators to manage diverse elements seamlessly, ensuring a consistent and reliable network experience for students and staff.
Al Azhar University, one of the oldest degree-granting universities in Egypt with over two million students, relies on Extreme’s fabric solutions to ensure network resiliency in the face of high-density environments. The network fabric supports thousands of connected devices, facilitating online learning resources and video streaming without interruptions. The IT team can swiftly address performance issues, minimising disruptions to the students experience and enhancing the overall learning experience. This exemplifies how fabric solutions can transform education by providing reliable, secure connections tailored to the demands of modern learning environments.
Fast-paced event venues and public spaces
At the heart of the Middle East event space, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) serves as a prime example of the seamless integration and efficiency achieved through Extreme Fabric Connect, as one of the largest successful deployments. The exhibition centre’s IT team utilises fabric solutions to unify operations across its venue space while providing secure, segmented connectivity for thousands of exhibitions and visitors and ensuring smooth operations throughout the event season. Fabric Connect enables swift network extensions for maintenance tasks, reducing overhead costs and enhancing operational efficiency. The result is an easily scalable, highly secure network supporting the diverse needs of a major public venue. During GITEX 2023, the world’s largest technology trade show hosted at DWTC, Extreme Fabric enabled its IT team to segment 3,300 individual networks in a matter of minutes.Â
The new Abu Dhabi BAPS Hindu Mandir Temple, planned to open in February 2024, will also be run on the solution. Extreme’s network fabric ensures a resilient, flexible connection vital for visitor management, sophisticated A/V systems, and supporting large events. By embracing fabric technology, the temple will not only offer immersive digital experiences but also be protected from the risk of cyber-attacks as a result of the hyper-segmented nature of the solution.
Hospitals and healthcare reinvented
Hospitals and healthcare facilities are akin to the nervous system of the human body, transferring vital communications and data. However, many are still burdened with outdated network infrastructures, hindering efficiency and posing security risks. The transition to network fabrics, exemplified by Extreme Fabric Connect, addresses major pain points of traditional networks, including manual configuration, slow network recovery, vulnerability to breaches, and escalating costs. This technological leap ensures that healthcare networks are as resilient and responsive as the medical professionals relying on them.
Zulekha Hospital and Al Habib Medical Group, well-reputed healthcare groups in the Middle East, both rely on Extreme’s Fabric Connect to navigate the complex intersection of healthcare and IT. With the need for secure connectivity for critical medical devices, Zulekha Hospital segmented its network and extended connectivity across different campuses. This ensures patients receive top-notch medical services, enhances staff communication systems, and reduces network management tasks for the IT team. In the healthcare sector, where every second counts, fabric solutions play a pivotal role in ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient operations.
As technology continues to revolutionise our lives, entities across industries continue to seek ways to leverage advanced solutions for optimised operations, Â streamlined network management, and better business outcomes. Ideally, such a solution can be tailored to suit any company, regardless of sector, size or functionality. Network fabrics meet this market demand and play a pivotal role in supporting these ambitions, providing a scalable, automated, secure digital foundation that contributes to a more connected and efficient future for all.
