HPE has finally closed its $14B acquisition of Juniper Networks and is combining it and Aruba into a new HPE Networking business unit with a dual-pronged strategy: AI for networks and networking for AI.| Network World
DOJ cited reduced competition in the wireless market as the biggest problem with the proposed $14 billion sale of Juniper Networks to Hewlett Packard Enterprise. The vendors say they plan to “vigorously defend the transaction in court.”| Network World
The combined company will target Cisco with a focus on AI, but HPE must address concerns about product overlap, talent retention and channel partner conflicts.| Network World