In a groundbreaking move, Duxbury Networking has unveiled Extreme Networks’ cutting-edge networking platform, Extreme Platform ONE, for businesses in South Africa. This launch comes at a crucial time when local companies are grappling with the need to modernize and fortify their network infrastructure amidst various challenges.
André Kannemeyer, the Chief Technology Officer at Duxbury Networking, describes this development as a “fundamental leap
” in revolutionizing how networks are visualized, managed, and secured within intricate enterprise landscapes. He emphasizes that South African businesses face a unique blend of hurdles including aging infrastructure, power disruptions, IT skill shortages, and escalating cyber risks.
Kannemeyer believes that Extreme Platform ONE’s AI-centric approach directly tackles these obstacles by streamlining day-to-day operations and enhancing resilience through automation. He remarks, “
With Extreme Platform ONE, we are ushering in an era of autonomous networking that not only eliminates operational roadblocks but also boosts performance significantly. This will be a game-changer for IT teams in South Africa dealing with talent shortages and mounting security threats.
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At its essence, the platform integrates all aspects of network visibility – from physical components to access points, fabric layers, and services – into a unified AI-powered interface. Through real-time dashboards, geographical maps, and topology displays, Platform ONE eradicates blind spots and empowers teams to troubleshoot issues effortlessly while optimizing network performance.
Moreover, with integrated orchestration capabilities and intelligent workflows embedded within the platform’s framework is set to slash the time spent on routine tasks dramatically. According to Extreme’s claims; AI can automate nearly 90% of manual operations with its Service AI Agent reducing support resolution times by up to 98% through automated diagnostics and remediation.
Kannemeyer underscores the significance of this advancement for local enterprises where small IT teams often shoulder the entire burden of network management. He explains it vividly by stating that “
Platform ONE functions like having your top engineer available round-the-clock but with added speediness, intelligence quotient while being infinitely scalable.”
“In the context of South Africa where compliance adherence and cyber risk mitigation take precedence,”
Kannemeyer highlights the value proposition by stating that
“this identity-driven control powered by AI is precisely what organizations require.”
He concludes by emphasizing how this platform equips businesses across different sectors in South Africa to compete globally without necessitating an expansive IT workforce.
This introduction marks a pivotal moment for the tech landscape in South Africa as companies now have access to state-of-the-art networking solutions tailored towards addressing their specific challenges head-on. The fusion of artificial intelligence with networking functionalities promises not just efficiency but also strategic advantages for enterprises seeking to navigate an increasingly complex digital environment effectively.
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