Arista Networks is reportedly acquiring VeloCloud, the SD-WAN business Broadcom picked up through its $61 billion VMware acquisition in 2023, according to Channel Futures. The Information reports the deal could be valued at nearly $1 billion, although neither Arista nor Broadcom has officially confirmed the transaction.VeloCloud’s technology supports enterprise connectivity across cloud, SaaS, data centers, and edge environments, making it a strategic fit for Arista’s networking portfolio. The SD-WAN platform is known for helping distributed organizations simplify branch deployments and improve network agility.The potential sale follows a series of divestitures by Broadcom after the VMware deal, including the February 2024 spin-off of the end-user computing unit to KKR. VeloCloud has remained active under Broadcom’s ownership, with updates like VeloRAIN and high-speed edge appliances aimed at supporting AI and edge-native workloads.Last year, Broadcom also introduced the Titan partner program to enable MSPs to offer VeloCloud SD-WAN as a managed service. If the Arista deal moves forward, it could signal further consolidation in the SD-WAN market and reshape how managed services are delivered across distributed enterprise environments.c
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