Extron validates Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise switches, uniting advanced networking with cutting edge AV technology
Paris, France, 16th April 2024 – Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, a leading provider of communications, Cloud and networking solutions tailored to customers’ industries, is pleased to announce the successful validation of its LAN equipment by Extron, a leader in the Audio-Visual (AV) solutions industry.
Extron's requirements for the validation of LAN equipment stems from its commitment to ensuring the seamless operation of its AV solutions. The validation process involved rigorous testing and verification of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise's LAN equipment, specifically the Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch® 6860 and 6900 Stackable LAN Switches, resulting in fully-certified interoperability with Extron products.
The accreditation provides Extron’s customer base with a leading, next-generation solution. It ensures reliable and efficient interoperability with equipment across sites such as at educational institutions, office meeting rooms, healthcare facilities, government offices, and in other sectors where dependable AV solutions are essential.
Notable advantages of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise's validated network configuration in combination with Extron's AV solutions include:
- Expanded reach: Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise's validated switches enable the deployment of Extron's NAV® Pro AV-over-IP solutions over multiple floors and buildings without the need for additional cabling, leveraging the existing LAN infrastructure.
- Simplified connectivity: Unlike traditional AV solutions with a central box, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise's solution allows for decentralised connectivity using LAN infrastructure, providing enhanced flexibility during room relocations or building changes.
- Reliable performance and network automation: Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise's OmniSwitches offer advanced functionalities such as hardware accelerated application monitoring and fingerprinting, micro-segmentation and smart analytics, all of which are crucial for the optimal performance of Extron's AV systems.
This collaboration presents an exceptional opportunity to enhance our global offering by providing customers in a wide array of industries with a reliable and interoperable solution that combines Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise's advanced platforms with Extron's cutting-edge AV technology.
An additional feature of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise's platform is the incorporation of device profiling, with advanced security and prevention systems, addressing critical concerns such as denial-of-service attacks. This ensures a comprehensive solution that goes beyond AV capabilities, focusing on the overall reliability and security of the network infrastructure.