Akibia Named Extreme Networks' 2010 Top Technical Performance Platinum-Level Partner

WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Akibia, a leading provider of consulting, integration and support for data center, network and security solutions, announced that it has been named Extreme Networks, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: EXTR) Top Technical Performance Platinum-Level Partner for 2010. This is the second consecutive year Akibia has been recognized as an Extreme Top North America Channel Partner.

Akibia is an Extreme Networks Platinum Solution partner and provides design, implementation and 24x7 support of Extreme Networks' high-performance converged Ethernet solutions. Extreme Networks recognized Akibia at its recent partner event in San Diego for its strong customer relationships and talented engineering team, which has far exceeded certification requirements.

"We are pleased to provide Akibia with this award that showcases their highly experienced engineering team and ability to nurture strong customer relationships," said Rich Long, Director of North American Channels for Extreme Networks. "Akibia and Extreme Networks have a longstanding global partnership that reflects Akibia's strength in designing, implementing, and supporting Extreme Networks' high performance network solutions to ensure optimal performance and improved end-user productivity."

Akibia partners with best-in-class leading technology providers such as Extreme Networks to deliver optimal network solutions designed to ensure peak performance of customers' mission-critical network infrastructure. Akibia's support services offerings provide the benefits of experienced industry-certified engineers; full life-cycle partnerships with knowledge from design to implementation; faster call time resolutions; and a single point of contact for all data center, network and security infrastructure needs.

"We are honored to be recognized by Extreme Networks as the Top Technical Performance Platinum Level Contributor," said Tom Tucker, President and CEO of Akibia. "The award showcases the technical ability and certification level of our talented sales, engineering and support teams who are valued, trusted advisors to our clients."

Akibia merged with Zensar Technologies, the leading provider of global IT and BPO services, in December 2010 and the combination of Akibia and Zensar will allow Akibia to offer its customers in the United States and Europe a wide-range of solutions for infrastructure management and support, security and compliance and risk management by building on dual-shore capability.  The merger extends the reach and breath of Zensar's Remote Infrastructure Management (RIM) offshore services for global clients by combining with Akibia's proven Data Center Services in the United States and Europe.  

About Akibia, Inc.

Akibia provides innovative IT solutions that enable leading companies worldwide to optimize, secure, manage and support their mission-critical infrastructure. As an independent advisor, Akibia partners with our customers to deliver solutions that improve the availability, reliability and performance of their data center, network and security infrastructure. Combining expert consulting, integration and support services with world-class customer service, Akibia helps IT organizations reduce costs, increase efficiencies and manage risk in the data center. Founded in 1988, Akibia is an independent IT services company with offices throughout the United States and Europe. Visit www.Akibia.com for more information.

About Zensar Technologies

Zensar Technologies is among the top 20 software services providers from India. Zensar is the world's first enterprise-wide SEI CMM Level 5 Company and was also later certified as a CMMI Level 5 Company with industry expertise that spans Retail, Manufacturing, Banking, Insurance, Utilities, Healthcare and Life Sciences. An RPG Group company, Zensar has more than 6000 employees with sales and operations presence across US, UK, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Middle East, South Africa, Singapore, Australia, China and Japan. The Company delivers comprehensive services in mission-critical applications, enterprise applications, e-business, BPO and Knowledge Services. The Company has developed tools and methodologies, including the proprietary Solution BluePrint (SBP), which enables its clients with innovative business solutions and a rapid 'go-to-market' capability. The Company supports Fortune 500 clients with software business solutions that help them compete in the digital economy. (http://www.zensar.com)

SOURCE Akibia, Inc.