Hewlett Packard Enterprise has officially closed its $13.4 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks, marking a significant shift in the networking landscape, reports CRN. Juniper will now operate as a wholly owned subsidiary, bolstering HPE’s hybrid cloud and AI strategy with an expanded networking stack and deeper software-defined capabilities. The deal’s completion follows the recent DOJ settlement, clearing the path for full integration.The combination brings immediate scale and depth to HPE’s networking business, positioning it to compete more directly with Cisco in both enterprise and service provider markets. With Juniper’s AI-native solutions and cloud-first approach, HPE plans to offer a complete stack, from silicon and hardware to OS and software-defined services. For many HPE partners, the integration promises a broader portfolio they can take to market right away.Channel partners are already moving fast. Many had started prepping long before the deal closed, building relationships, certifying teams, and aligning go-to-market plans. Now, they’re packaging the joint HPE-Juniper offering as a viable AI-powered alternative for customers exploring next-gen networking, particularly in data center and campus environments.Beyond the tech, the deal injects energy into HPE’s networking ambition. It’s not just about scale, it’s about relevance in an industry where AI and automation are reshaping how infrastructure is deployed and managed. For partners, that means new service models, more competitive differentiation, and a bigger share of the market as customers rethink their networking choices.
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