HPE announced an expansion of its AI‑native networking portfolio, adding agentic AIOps features across Aruba Central and Juniper Mist. The update introduces unified AI‑driven operations, common hardware, and new switching and routing components that deliver a consistent, self‑driving experience for AI workloads.
The new Juniper QFX5250 switch, built on Broadcom Tomahawk 6 silicon, is slated for Q1 2026, while the MX301 multiservice edge router will launch in December 2025. These additions extend HPE’s ability to support high‑performance AI inference at the edge and in data centers.
The announcement follows the completion of HPE’s acquisition of Juniper Networks five months earlier, marking a rapid integration of Juniper’s networking expertise into HPE’s portfolio. By unifying Aruba and Juniper under a single AI framework, HPE aims to simplify IT operations, reduce complexity for customers, and accelerate AI adoption across compute, storage, and networking layers.
HPE’s strategy positions networking as a core driver of AI growth, targeting high‑margin recurring revenue through integrated AI solutions. The company has also partnered with NVIDIA and AMD to accelerate AI deployments, underscoring its commitment to delivering end‑to‑end AI infrastructure. The expansion is expected to strengthen HPE’s competitive stance against rivals such as Cisco and Juniper’s former competitors, while providing customers with a self‑driving network experience that reduces operational overhead.
The move signals HPE’s broader focus on AI infrastructure, aligning with its goal to capture the expanding demand for AI‑optimized networking. By delivering a unified, AI‑native platform, HPE seeks to drive higher utilization of its networking assets and support customers’ transition to AI‑centric workloads.
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