# Exclusive-Networking firm Extreme Networks explores sale, sources say

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/exclusive-networking-firm-extreme-networks-explores-sale-sources-say/
- Published: 2026-11-06T14:07:08+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T14:23:55+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/exclusive-networking-firm-extreme-networks-explores-sale-sources-say-6531536
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Extreme Networks is exploring a sale after receiving acquisition interest.
- The company has a market value of about $3 billion.
- Potential buyers may include Fortinet, Cisco and NetApp.

## Summary

Extreme Networks is exploring a sale after receiving acquisition interest and has engaged an investment bank to work on a process, according to people familiar with the matter. A deal would add to a wave of networking acquisitions as technology companies seek to strengthen their AI and networking capabilities.

The Morrisville, North Carolina-based company makes equipment and software for managing enterprise networks and has a market value of about $3 billion. Potential buyers could include Fortinet, Cisco Systems and NetApp, the sources said; Extreme Networks and NetApp declined to comment. Extreme reported 13 per cent revenue growth in fiscal 2026, and its AI-focused Platform ONE product made up more than 30 per cent of subscription bookings in its first year.

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