Juniper Networks combines Mist AI with Intelligent Session SD-WAN and SRX secure branch gateways to deliver the best user experience from client to cloud

As a leader in providing AI-driven secure networks, Juniper Networks recently released a variety of new solutions to further implement AI-driven end-to-end automation, insights and vision from the client to the cloud. Less than two months after completing the acquisition of 128 Technology, Juniper Networks has incorporated WAN Assurance and Marvis Virtual Network Assistant (both driven by Mist AI) into the Intelligent Conversational® Network product line, while using Mist AI to improve the deployment and management of SRX secure branch gateways.

At the same time, based on its leadership in the field of wired/wireless access, Juniper Networks has launched the Mist AI-driven cloud-native EX switching platform. By continuing to expand Juniper Networks' campus and branch product lines and incorporating them into the Mist AI-driven category, customers can benefit from fully integrated AI operations, security, and troubleshooting capabilities covering the entire wireless LAN, LAN, and WAN, while reducing costs and achieving the best end-user experience.

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“Juniper has long been recognized for its experience-first networking services, where AI-driven automation, insights and actions simplify the operator experience and optimize the end-user experience from client to cloud,” said Jeff Aaron, vice president of enterprise product marketing at Juniper Networks. “These latest product enhancements underscore our long-term commitment to our vision and our unique ability to create real value and rapidly deliver new solutions for our customers and partners.”

The latest additions to Juniper’s AI-driven enterprise portfolio include:

1 WAN Assurance and Marvis™ Virtual Network Assistant (VNA) for Smart Conversational SD-WAN

Incorporating telemetry data from the Smart Conversational Routers into the Mist AI engine allows customers to set, monitor, and enforce service levels across the WAN, proactively detect anomalies, and gain better insight into the health of the WAN to ensure the best user experience. In addition, the Marvis Virtual Network Assistant (powered by Mist AI) can troubleshoot the Smart Conversational SD-WAN environment through natural language queries, proactively taking steps to resolve issues before they impact the user experience. By adding AI operations to the already differentiated capabilities of the Smart Conversational SD-WAN solution, Juniper Networks offers the most unique SD-WAN offering on the market, focused on creating the best user experience.

2 Better SRX performance driven by Mist AI

SRX Series Secure Branch Gateways can now be onboarded and configured through Mist AI and the cloud. With zero-touch provisioning (ZTP) and automated workflows, Juniper Networks simplifies the deployment of these devices. At the same time, Juniper Networks customers can now use the same platform as wired and wireless access and use simple branch routing and secure connection configuration capabilities to optimize operations, reduce costs, and minimize the possibility of problems.

3 Latest EX4400 secure access switch

The latest member of the EX Series family is cloud-optimized with best-in-class security and AI-enabled operations. The EX4400 enables IT teams to seamlessly design Ethernet VPN-Vexable LAN network architectures that extend from the data center to the campus core, aggregation, and access layers, along with key security capabilities such as MACsec AES256 and standards-based micro-segmentation using Group Policy. By leveraging Mist AI, the EX4400 (like all EX access switches) allows users to easily set up and manage wired access networks and troubleshoot hard-to-find problems such as misconfigured VLANs and faulty cables.

This announcement follows the tremendous success of Juniper’s AI-driven enterprise business in 2020, including triple-digit wireless customer growth, record wireless business bookings, and record EX access switch bookings. Our customers cover many well-known brands in various vertical industries, including 5 of the Fortune/Global Top 10 companies. Gartner also named Juniper a Leader in the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Wired and Wireless LAN Access Infrastructure, giving Juniper the highest score for its ability to execute in the Leaders Quadrant. Juniper was also named a Visionary in the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for WAN Edge Infrastructure and the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Indoor Location Services.

About Juniper Networks

Juniper Networks is committed to challenging the complexity of network connectivity and security in the multi-cloud era. We do this through products, solutions and services that transform the way we connect, work and live. We simplify the journey to a secure, automated multi-cloud environment to deliver a secure, AI-driven network that connects the world.