Juniper Networks Inc - JNPR STOCK NEWS

Juniper Networks (JNPR) reported Q3 2024 financial results with net revenues of $1,331.0 million, showing a 5% year-over-year decrease but a 12% sequential increase. The company's GAAP net income reached $92.6 million, up 22% year-over-year, with diluted EPS of $0.28. Product orders grew nearly 60% year-over-year, with strong demand from cloud customers for AI networking initiatives. The company declared a dividend of $0.22 per share. HPE's planned acquisition of Juniper for $40.00 per share ($14 billion) is expected to close in late 2024 or early 2025.

Thai Airways has modernized its headquarters' network infrastructure by implementing Juniper Networks' AI-Native Networking Platform. The airline is the first in Thailand to deploy Wi-Fi 6E using Juniper AP45 access points and EX Series Ethernet switches. The implementation includes Mist AI, which can reduce network-related trouble tickets by up to 90%. The upgrade features unified wired and wireless network management through Juniper Mist Wired and Wireless Assurance cloud services, along with the Marvis Virtual Network Assistant for efficient issue detection and resolution. This transformation has significantly reduced networking issues and complaints, enabling Thai Airways to focus on delivering better customer services.

Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR) has been chosen by the Norwegian Broadcasting (NRK) to provide a new MPLS-based, automated Wide-Area Network (WAN) for the national broadcaster's transition to an IP-based network infrastructure. This decision follows a competitive Proof of Concept process where Juniper demonstrated superior capabilities in delivering a fast, secure, and scalable network.

The new network is designed to support NRK's live and on-demand TV, radio, and online media broadcasting services across three national TV channels, 14 radio stations, and a digital services platform. It aims to enhance reliability, quality of experience, and operational efficiency while aligning with NRK's long-term zero carbon emission goals through energy-efficient routing platforms.

Juniper's solution combines high-performance, cloud-optimized hardware with innovative automation software, enabling sophisticated real-time traffic engineering and predictive, data-driven insights for simplified network operations.

Juniper Networks has announced that JATCO , a global leader in automotive transmission manufacturing, has implemented Juniper's AI-Native Networking Platform to upgrade its Wi-Fi network. This upgrade addresses business challenges faced by employees, executives, and IT administrators due to an aging Wi-Fi environment. The implementation includes the deployment of Juniper AP43 and AP63 Access Points, leveraging Mist AI for rich insights and proactive fault resolutions.

The upgrade offers a 'triple-win' solution:

• For executives: Increased productivity and cost-effectiveness
• For employees: Reliable and consistent performance at scale
• For IT administrators: Simplified operations and reduced configuration errors

JATCO has cut deployment costs by half compared to other solutions, improving overall user experience. The company plans to gradually roll out Juniper's platform across its entire network, potentially replacing all APs at twelve sites across Japan.

Juniper Networks has announced that Seoul Semiconductor has deployed its AI-Native Networking Platform to enhance wired and wireless access services. The upgrade, driven by Mist AI, aims to increase employee productivity while minimizing operational costs. Seoul Semiconductor, a leading lighting technology company, chose Juniper's solutions to address previous limitations in data throughput and coverage, as well as to mitigate inefficiencies associated with vendor lock-in.

The new system features real-time monitoring, automation of settings and operations, and root cause identification for failures. It allows the networking team to better automate wireless operations, gain insight into user experience, and reduce manual troubleshooting. The Marvis Virtual Network Assistant enables the IT team to detect and resolve networking issues through a conversational interface. This deployment is expected to minimize disruptions, offer cloud-based management, and enhance workplace experiences for employees.

Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR) has announced its new Juniper Secure AI-Native Edge solution, featuring a new Security Assurance product. This solution integrates Juniper Mist's AI-Native and cloud-native network operations with high-efficacy security, combining network and security operations under a single cloud and Mist AI™ engine.

The new offering aims to simplify and integrate security and network operations across all domains, reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). It brings together SD-WAN, security, and NAC under a common cloud and AI engine, paving the way for Universal ZTNA (uZTNA) deployments.

Key features include:

• A single dashboard for configuring authentication, application, and traffic steering policies
• Integrated SRX security with a 99+ percent score in the recent Cyber Ratings Enterprise Firewall test
• Advanced threat intelligence and AI-based behavior detection
• Seamless integration with Juniper's zero trust data center solution

Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-Native networks, has announced the date for releasing its preliminary financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. The results will be published on Thursday, October 31, 2024 after the market closes.

Due to the proposed merger with Hewlett Packard Enterprise, there will be no conference call on the release date. Instead, a press release and CFO Commentary will be made available on the company's investor relations website at http://investor.juniper.net.

Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR) has announced significant enhancements to its AI-Native Networking Platform to leverage the full potential of Wi-Fi 7. The company introduced new AP47 Series Access Points and high-power EX Series Switches that combine with Juniper's Mist AI and cloud-native services to maximize Wi-Fi 7 capabilities. Key features include:

1. AP47 Series: High-performance Wi-Fi 7 APs with integrated location services and advanced AI.
2. New EX4400 switches: Support higher power devices and increased multigigabit port density.
3. AI-driven Radio Resource Management: Optimizes capacity in Wi-Fi 7 networks.
4. Enhanced sustainability features through smart building management.
5. Expanded EX Series with temperature-hardened models for extreme conditions.

Juniper's solution aims to provide enterprises with the fastest deployment and easiest management of personalized wired and wireless experiences.

Juniper Networks (NYSE:JNPR) has announced significant enhancements to its data center assurance capabilities, focusing on improved network visibility, analysis, and automation. The company has introduced new AI-Native cloud services, including Service Awareness and Impact Analysis, which leverage AIOps to optimize performance and reduce mean-time-to-resolution. These services complement the previously announced Marvis Virtual Network Assistant for Data Center.

Juniper has also released Apstra version 5.0, adding over 100 new features to simplify data center operations. The enhancements include improved EVPN analytics, Intent-based Analytics easy buttons, and expanded environmental telemetry data. These updates aim to reduce deployment times by up to 85% and cut OPEX costs by up to 90% in some cases.