Juniper Networks and Aruba Networks entered into a strategic alliance to deliver open, converged wired and wireless network solutions.
As part of this effort, Aruba will be able to leverage Juniper’s programmable silicon and new programmable application programming interfaces (APIs) to enable higher value functions in enterprise networks. The companies said their partnership will bring product-level integration that leverages open protocols and open APIs on Juniper switches and routers, and contextual data on users, devices, applications and location available from Aruba’s enterprise Wireless LAN (WLAN) products.
“With Aruba we jointly deliver a unique, interoperable wired and wireless solution that will enable customers to realize performance, cost, intelligence and simplified management benefits. Additionally, Juniper’s Open Convergence Framework provides customers with comprehensive solutions optimized for the unique requirements of the Enterprise,” stated Shaygan Kheradpir, chief executive officer, Juniper Networks.
“The question on the table is not if employees will bring their own mobile devices into the workplace, but rather how those devices will be supported. There’s an urgent need for IT departments to efficiently handle GenMobile’s all-wireless requirements and the resulting influx of mobile device traffic. Aruba’s joint development agreement with Juniper Networks brings together the best in mobility technology with a leader in wired switching and routing. The resulting rightsized network will help automate and accelerate business operations and deliver an integrated mobility experience on which GenMobile can depend,” said Dominic Orr, chief executive officer, Aruba Networks.
