next-generation technology that combines the best of Ethernet with the best of IP. In January 2019, Extreme Networks made AI-Infused 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) Access Points and Multi-Rate Switches available to enterprises in all industries. In February 2019, Extreme Networks rolled out Extreme Defender for IoT, a simple security solution to help organizations secure unsecured IoT devices and network endpoints. Defender for IoT can be deployed on any network and staff can use it to isolate and protect both wired and wireless IoT devices from cyberattacks. In October 2019, Extreme Networks announced ExtremeCloud IQ, a cloud-based enterprise network management application, to its portfolio as a result of the Aerohive Networks acquisition. In June 2020, ExtremeCloud IQ became the only fourth-generation cloud platform on the market available across all major cloud providers (Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure) with an unlimited data offering. ExtremeCloud IQ was named CRN magazine's networking product of the year award for 2020. In late October 2019, Extreme Networks selected Broadcom’s networking chipsets and programmable silicon to power all new Extreme hardware products from the edge to the data center. Broadcom's Trident family of switch ICs are embedded in ExtremeSwitching technology, bringing the same telemetry capabilities leveraged by leading hyperscale cloud providers to the enterprise. In September 2020, Extreme announced universal platforms for enterprise-class switching and wireless infrastructure. End-users of universal platforms can use the same hardware to run multiple Extreme operating systems, providing flexibility and choice while optimizing total cost of ownership. In October 2020, Extreme Networks became the first networking vendor to offer Bluetooth and BLE intrusion prevention and Wi-Fi security within a single wireless intrusion prevention system – Extreme AirDefense. In July 2021, Extreme Networks became the first vendor in the industry to ship an enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6E solution. See also List of networking hardware vendors Ethernet Automatic Protection Switching (EAPS) ExtremeXOS References Networking companies of the United States Networking hardware companies Manufacturing companies based in San Jose, California Technology companies based in the San Francisco Bay Area Computer companies established in 1996 American companies established in 1996 1996 establishments in California Companies listed on the Nasdaq 1999 initial public offerings