--- title: STEP CG Wins Top Partner Awards description: STEP CG was recognized for outstanding contributions and excellence as a leading global channel partner by Extreme Networks, Inc. image: https://info.stepcg.com/hubfs/SocialGraphic_ExtremeAwards_2021_1%20(1).jpg --- ![](https://39922627.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/39922627/blog-hero-swirl.png) # STEP CG Wins Top Partner Awards [Katie Johnson | November 10, 2021 ](https://info.stepcg.com/press-release/author/katie-johnson) ![](https://info.stepcg.com/hubfs/SocialGraphic_ExtremeAwards_2021_1%20(1).jpg) ## 10Nov By: [Katie Johnson](https://info.stepcg.com/press-release/author/katie-johnson) [0 Comments](https://info.stepcg.com/press-release/step-cg-wins-top-achievement-awards#Comments) [Press Release](https://info.stepcg.com/press-release/tag/press-release) ##### STEP CG Wins Top Partner Awards STEG CG Honored by Extreme Networks in Sweep of Two Major Categories COVINGTON, Ky., November 10, 2021 -- STEP CG, Where Innovation Meets Execution, today announced it was recognized for their outstanding contributions and excellence as a leading global channel partner by [Extreme Networks, Inc.](http://www.extremenetworks.com/?utm_campaign=Q2-21_PR_PartnerAwards20&utm_medium=Web%20Referral&utm_source=PR-PartnerAwards20&utm_content=home) (Nasdaq: EXTR), a cloud-driven networking company, during the 2021 Extreme Global Hybrid Partner Conference in San Antonio, TX. STEP CG took home the coveted “Cloud Revenue Partner of the Year” Award as well as the prestigious “Enterprise & Growth Partner of the Year - US” honors at the annual partner conference. “Partners are key to Extreme’s success, helping our customers solve complex business problems and advancing the adoption and awareness of our market-leading networking solutions,” said Joe Vitalone, Chief Revenue Officer of Extreme Networks. “Their hard work and dedication to Extreme is admirable and we were thrilled to get the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments.” The Extreme Partner Program delivers best-in-class solutions and the highest level of support to partners and customers, combining new and existing capabilities and high-performance enterprise technology for cloud-driven management, high-speed Wi-Fi, granular analytics, flexible mobility, and more. “STEP CG is thrilled to be recognized twice in the top categories as a Partner Award Winner by Extreme Networks,” said Ed Walton, CEO of STEP CG. “Being honored is a testament to our commitment to constant innovation to help reduce complexity and drive real business outcomes for our customers. It also speaks to a culture that empowers talent, passion, and dedication to serving customers with the industry’s top networking solutions,” added Walton. By enabling IT to better support business objectives, Extreme and its partner network help organizations across industries deliver an advanced, seamless, networking experience to administrators and end-users alike. About Extreme Networks: Extreme Networks, Inc. ([EXTR](https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/extr/)) creates effortless networking experiences that enable all of us to advance. We push the boundaries of technology leveraging the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver progress like never before. 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Contact: Brenda Richardson America’s Channel Sales & Strategy Leader partnersupportamericas@extremenetworks.com About STEP CG: STEP CG, LLC is a highly innovative, award-winning, nationwide IT services engineering firm specializing in solutions powered by strategic experts and best-of-breed technologies that guide their clients through complex IT challenges. STEP CG was founded in 2014 and has become one of the fastest-growing technology firms in the Midwest. Their portfolio enables enterprises with solutions for wireline, wireless, cellular, cloud, security, collaboration, and managed services. STEP CG is a privately held company headquartered in Covington, Kentucky. STEP CG is where innovation meets execution. For more information, visit STEP CG's [website](http://www.youtube.com/) or follow on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/StepCG), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/step-cg/), and [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stepcommunications/). 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