Visionary has joined forces with Extreme Networks, a leader in AI-powered networking automation, to integrate Visionary’s PacketAV Matrix Series with Extreme’s network Fabric solution. This industry-first collaboration simplifies AV network deployment and management, setting a new standard for scalability and efficiency in professional AV environments.
Extreme Fabric is the industry’s only end-to-end, automated, and secure network fabric solution that automates and streamlines the configuration of devices on a network. In traditional setups, IT administrators must manually configure network settings such as VLANs, QoS, and traffic priorities for each device, which can be time-consuming and error-prone, especially in large-scale deployments. Extreme Fabric Attach, a feature within Extreme Fabric, eliminates these manual steps by enabling devices to automatically announce their requirements to the network. The network then dynamically provisions these devices with the correct settings, ensuring secure and optimized connectivity. For organizations managing complex environments such as universities, enterprise campuses, or large entertainment venues, this translates to significant time savings, reduced administrative overhead, increased security and enhanced reliability for AV systems.
While Extreme Fabric has proven effective in other industries, Visionary is the first to bring this capability to professional AV endpoints. The integration of Visionary’s PacketAV Matrix Series with Extreme Fabric is revolutionizing how AV endpoints are deployed and managed.
Here are some tangible benefits:
- Plug-and-Play Deployment: Visionary endpoints connect seamlessly to the network, with Extreme Fabric Attach automatically assigning them to the appropriate VLANs or service paths. This reduces setup time and complexity.
- Dynamic Flexibility: In environments like large Las Vegas resorts, where displays and AV devices are frequently moved or added for events, the integration allows devices to be operational almost instantly, enhancing responsiveness to large-scale events.
- Enhanced Security and Performance: Extreme Fabric segments AV traffic from other network data, ensuring high-priority handling of critical audio and video streams while safeguarding against unauthorized access.
- Scalable Growth: As facilities expand, new Visionary endpoints can be effortlessly integrated into the network without extensive reconfiguration.
Technology West Group, led by owner Richard Reisig, has successfully deployed Visionary’s PacketAV Matrix Series with Extreme Networks’ Fabric across three major resort properties on the Las Vegas Strip. These implementations span nearly 3,000 endpoints, including displays and AV devices used for events, conventions and everyday operations. During special events like March Madness, properties deployed over 200 additional displays across their venues. With Extreme Fabric Attach, staff could simply connect the displays to the network and they were automatically configured and operational within minutes. This level of flexibility and efficiency is critical in dynamic environments where demands change rapidly.
“Richard’s vision and expertise were instrumental in this integration,” said Scott Freshman, COO of Visionary. “He recognized the potential of Extreme Fabric for our deployments and brought the concept to our team. From there, our engineers collaborated with Extreme Networks to bring this idea to life. This partnership has not only transformed AV network management but has also set a new benchmark for the industry.”
The collaboration between Visionary and Extreme Networks is an advancement for the audiovisual industry. By integrating Visionary’s high-performance AV-over-IP endpoints with the automation and provisioning capabilities of Extreme Fabric, organizations gain an efficient, secure, and scalable solution. This integration is particularly impactful in environments where AV requirements change frequently, such as corporate campuses, universities and entertainment venues.
“This integration will set a new standard for seamless and efficient integration between AV and IT. AV systems are critically important for event experiences but can become time-consuming to manage, especially in environments with rapidly changing needs like entertainment venues and universities. With Visionary’s AV-over-IP integrated with Extreme Fabric, organizations with even the most complex AV systems will be able to eliminate hours of manual configuration time while improving performance and increasing security,” said Dan DeBacker, SVP of Product Management, Extreme Networks.
Freshman added, “This integration represents a significant step forward for the professional audiovisual industry. By combining Visionary’s AV-over-IP technology with Extreme Fabric, we’re not just simplifying installations – we’re setting the stage for smarter, more resilient AV networks. No other company in ProAV has the networking expertise to achieve this level of integration, and we’re proud to lead the industry into a new era.”
