Juniper Networks Chosen by Jazz to Build Fully-Automated Data Center Infrastructure to Support Data, Music and Video Services

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Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR) has been selected by Jazz, Pakistan's leading 4G operator, to upgrade its data center network for improved service delivery to 74.9 million subscribers. The collaboration aims to enhance user experiences by leveraging automation and data insights. Jazz chose Juniper's advanced technology after a rigorous evaluation, citing operational and cost efficiencies. The new network will support various services and internal workloads, ensuring reliability and fast data throughput. This strategic partnership positions Juniper as a key player in Jazz's network transformation.

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• Juniper selected by Jazz to upgrade data center network for 74.9 million subscribers.
• Enhances user experience through automation and data-driven insights.
• Jazz chose Juniper after a rigorous vendor evaluation, emphasizing operational and cost efficiencies.
• New network supports a wide range of services, including cloud-based enterprise and mobile banking.
• Deployment of Juniper Apstra System for intent-based networking capabilities.

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Intent-based networking to enable superior user experiences for cloud-scale consumer and business services

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, today announced that it has been selected by Jazz, Pakistan’s number one 4G operator and the largest internet and leading digital service provider, to create a transformative, expanded and upgraded data center network to underpin Jazz’s services delivery platform for its 74.9 million subscribers. Jazz’s objective was to reimagine its architectural approach by leveraging continuous automation, assurance and data-driven insights to deliver a superior network user experience at scale while simplifying its operations.

Jazz offers the broadest portfolio of value-added digital services to enterprises and subscribers in Pakistan and has built a reputation for cutting-edge innovation with the ability to scale cloud-based services quickly and reliably. Following a rigorous vendor-agnostic technology appraisal, focused on the operational and cost efficiencies made possible by network automation, Jazz selected Juniper’s technology and expertise to underpin this latest project. Juniper’s advanced automation capabilities, transforming the entire network management lifecycle process within a single system, were a standout in the market.

News Highlights

• The new network will support a wide range of customer-facing services that demand reliability and fast data throughput to support a consistently strong user experience. These include cloud-based enterprise data services, mobile banking, music and video download/streaming services, as well as professional services such as an agricultural application for four million farmers who rely on it for information, advice and guidance in remote areas.
• Jazz will also use the network to power key internal workloads such as CRM and billing.
• Jazz will deploy the Juniper Apstra System to deliver true intent-based networking (IBN) capabilities. This enables Jazz to design and operate its data center network based on outcomes, with the entire data center lifecycle automated, from Day 0 (design) through Day 1 (configuration and deployment) to Day 2+ (ongoing operations).
• The network’s initial design is tied to day-to-day operations, enabling a single source of truth throughout its lifecycle. Automation provides a continuous feedback loop of real-time data insights, validation and root cause identification to minimize mean-time-to-repair (MTTR).
• This approach will enable Jazz to operate a much more efficient, reliable and agile network. It will help to deploy new service features, optimizing user experience for both network teams and customers.
• The new data center infrastructure includes a spine-and-leaf architecture built with the Juniper Networks QFX Series Switches and fully integrated with the Juniper Apstra System.
• Jazz has previously deployed MX Series Universal Routing Platforms from Juniper for 400G-ready connectivity for its metro and internet gateway infrastructure. The new QFXs leverage the same Junos® OS operating system, providing a consistent networking estate for Jazz to manage and operate.

Supporting Quotes

“In common with all service providers globally, Jazz faces relentless data demand and heightened expectations for seamless digital services. As a result, we wanted to completely rethink our data center operations, using ground-breaking automation to create the best possible user experiences for our enterprise customers and subscribers. Operational simplicity was another important goal, to deliver cost reductions and improved ease of use for our technical teams in the face of massive demand at scale. We evaluated multiple vendors, but Juniper’s ability to deliver the exact networking outcomes we needed meant that a highly strategic decision was very straightforward to make.”

- Abdul Rehman Usmani, Vice President of Technology at Jazz

“The power of automation, bound within a single operational framework thanks to intent-based networking, enables Jazz to address the relevant operational questions, find the right answers quickly and make the best decisions. This means its network becomes a strategic business tool, leveraging data to deliver robust deployment and operational efficiencies and eliminates traditional network constraints that force choices between speed and reliability. Based on data from other Juniper customers, the result will be dramatic savings on downstream costs and tremendous returns on networking investments.”

- Mike Bushong, Vice President, Cloud Ready Data Center at Juniper Networks

About Juniper Networks

Juniper Networks is dedicated to dramatically simplifying network operations and driving superior experiences for end users. Our solutions deliver industry-leading insight, automation, security and AI to drive real business results. We believe that powering connections will bring us closer together while empowering us all to solve the world’s greatest challenges of well-being, sustainability and equality. Additional information can be found at Juniper Networks (www.juniper.net) or connect with Juniper on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

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FAQ

What partnership has Juniper Networks established recently?

Juniper Networks has partnered with Jazz, Pakistan's leading 4G operator, to upgrade its data center network.

What is the significance of Jazz's selection of Juniper Networks?

Jazz selected Juniper for its advanced automation and operational efficiencies to improve service delivery for its 74.9 million subscribers.

How will the new network impact Jazz's operations?

The new network will enhance user experience, support various services, and streamline internal workloads, leading to improved operational efficiency.

What technology is being deployed in Jazz's new data center network?

Jazz will deploy Juniper's Apstra System, enabling intent-based networking to automate the entire data center lifecycle.

What services will the new Juniper network support for Jazz?

The new network will support cloud-based enterprise data services, mobile banking, and various digital services for Jazz's subscribers.