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Extreme Networks acquires Soapstone assets

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SANTA CLARA, USA: Extreme Networks Inc. announced the purchase of software assets of Soapstone Networks Inc. The Soapstone Networks software serves as a foundation for provisioning and service assurance for carrier Ethernet networks.

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The transaction transfers ownership of the Soapstone Networks software control plane and service aware provisioning system to Extreme Networks, enabling Extreme Networks to simplify the service provider's job of provisioning and maintaining Ethernet services for their subscribers.

Glenn Weinberg, VP and GM, Extreme Networks Software Business Unit, said: "The unique provisioning and service aware capabilities of the Soapstone Networks software will enable Extreme Networks to deliver a more complete, extensible solution to carrier Ethernet service providers."

The Soapstone Networks software will be integrated into the Extreme Networks EPICenter Network Management System, providing a service level view, provisioning and management of carrier Ethernet networks and protocols including Provider Bridging (PB), Provider Backbone Bridging (PBB), Provider Backbone Bridging with Traffic Engineering (PBB-TE), Ethernet Access Protection Switching (EAPS) and Virtual Private Line (VPLS).

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