Extreme Networks Announces Audio Video Bridging, AVB

Extreme Networks, announced Audio Video Bridging (AVB 802.1Q) technology available with its enterprise class Summit® fixed Ethernet switches, helping to revolutionize high quality audio and video (AV) deployments for a multitude of environments, such as auditoriums, studios, stadiums, conference rooms and other event sites using the network.

Additionally, Extreme Networks is teaming with leading names in professional AV such as Axon, Biamp Systems, Meyer Sound and Harman.
The benefits of AVB-based systems include simplified cabling and improved audio video delivery with synchronization, integrated quality of service and low latency delivered over an open, multi-vendor standard. Just as technologies like VoIP, wireless LAN and IP storage benefit from cost improvements and added functionality and improvements, professional AV will also see the fruits of convergence.

Extreme Networks is present this week at the AVnu Alliance booth at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), held in Amsterdam, known as the premiere professional audiovisual conference. As a member of the AVnu Alliance, Extreme Networks supports an industry forum dedicated to the advancement of professional quality audio and video converged over Ethernet at various link layers.

"The desire, by professional audio and video professionals, for an enterprise-class AVB switch solution has been met today by a globally-respected manufacturer of IT hardware. It's welcome news for our Soundweb London AVB devices and for forthcoming complementary Harman products," said Iain Gregory, Market Manager at Harman Signal Processing. "Broader adoption of Ethernet-based professional AV systems widens the possibilities for deployment of media-rich applications, giving our customers terrific advantages at lower costs."