Case Study: City of Ann Arbor achieves a fast, resilient, self‑healing network with Extreme Networks

City of Ann Arbor Gains Complete Network Upgrade, Empowers Citizens and Networking Staff

The City of Ann Arbor faced a 15‑year‑old, increasingly unreliable fiber network with no built‑in redundancy, aging hardware, ~850 users, 26 remote locations and just two full‑time network administrators. To modernize and simplify operations, the city engaged Extreme Networks, deploying ExtremeSwitching and Extreme Management Center to provide a single‑pane‑of‑glass management and automation solution.

Extreme Networks designed and implemented a multi‑ring, redundant fiber architecture, staged hardware, and a proof‑of‑concept with hands‑on engineering support to ensure resiliency and failover. The result is a fast, self‑healing network that reduced IT stress, empowered city staff, and enables the City of Ann Arbor to pinpoint and resolve site issues within one hour.

City of Ann Arbor

David Harris

Senior Network Lead