HPE + Juniper merger targets AI-native networking

Citing higher growth and higher margin opportunities for modernized networking optimized for hybrid cloud and AI, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) confirmed plans to acquire Juniper Networks for $40.00 per share in cash, representing an equity value of approximately $14 billion and a 32% premium over the unaffected closing price of Juniper’s common stock on January 8, 2024.HPE saysJuniper’s complementary portfolios supercharges its own edge-to-cloud...

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HPE Aruba Networking Predictions 2024: Private 5G, AI & Zero Trust

Check out all 2024 Predictions from Industry Thought Leaders: https://ngi.fyi/predictions24ytPhil Mottram, EVP and GM from HPE Aruba Networking, predicts:- Private 5G will become Enterprise ready. Private 5G will coexist with Wi-Fi, particularly benefiting outdoor spaces and areas where speed is crucial.- AI becomes more mainstream in networking. Network managers will become more efficient, focusing more on strategy rather than individual network...

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Juniper Predictions 2024: Sustainability & 800G Networking Shape Future

 How will sustainability, 800G, and AI operations will shape the future of network infrastructure? Sally Bament, VP of Cloud & Service Provider Marketing from Juniper, explains:- The importance of sustainability in network infrastructure purchasing decisions: Suppliers who can't demonstrate that their products are energy-efficient and recyclable will be at a significant disadvantage. The term "green networking" will become ubiquitous, and...

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Juniper Predictions 2024: Shift to On-Premises AI Data Centers

Wondering about the future of AI data centers and how they will evolve in 2024? Ben Baker, Senior Director of Cloud/SP Marketing from Juniper, provides insightful predictions:- The Shift from Public to Private: Baker discusses the trend of companies moving away from public cloud due to its complexity and cost. He predicts a rise in on-prem AI data centers for better control, tighter security, and lower costs.- The Importance of Renewable Energy:...

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Juniper Predictions 2024: AI & IoT for Network Security & Scalability

What's next for enterprise networking in 2024? Christian Gilby, Sr. Director of Product Marketing from Juniper, predicts:- The importance of transitioning to the cloud for integrated network security and management, and how network access control will make a significant comeback in 2024, synergizing with AI Ops and aligning more cohesively with cloud applications.- How IoT will witness deeper integration into access points and gateways within network...

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DigitalBridge and Silver Lake invest $6.4B in Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers announced a $6.4 billion equity investment led by investment vehicles managed by DigitalBridge Group and Silver Lake.The investment, across North America and EMEA, is incremental to the recently announced €1.5 billion to be invested by AustralianSuper in Vantage EMEA and includes expected investment from DigitalBridge and Silver Lake co-investors. These investments accelerate and extend Vantage’s strategic capabilities across...

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Open XR Optics Forum validates intelligent coherent transceivers

The Open XR Optics Forum recently showcased the effectiveness of their Management Architecture Specification through a demonstration. This initiative, led by Liberty Global, successfully integrated smart transceivers into various network systems and routers. A wide range of currently deployed network configurations was tested using line systems from multiple vendors in point-to-point and point-to-multipoint applications." Key benefits of Open XR...

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Boingo Wireless launches first Wi-Fi 7 Public Venue

Boingo Wireless activated the first Wi-Fi 7 network at a public venue. The network is live at the Las Vegas Monorail Boingo Station at the Las Vegas Convention Center and will be on display during CES at the Boingo Innovation Center.AI-driven RUCKUS R770 enterprise-class Wi-Fi 7 access points (APs) were utilized for Boingo’s deployment.“Boingo is proud to lead the charge in launching the world’s first Wi-Fi 7 network at a public venue, unlocking...

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Intel to acquire Silicon Mobility SAS

Intel agreed to acquire Silicon Mobility, a fabless silicon and software company that specializes in SoCs for intelligent electric vehicle (EV) energy management. Financial terms were not dislosed. Silicon Mobility’s SoCs feature acceleratorsfor energy delivery and co-designed with highly advanced software algorithms for significant gains in vehicle energy efficiency. The company is headquartered in Sophia Antipolis, France, and has expanded...

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