AI networking a focus of HPE’s Juniper deal as Justice Department concerns swirl

“Networking is one of the core tenants that’s going to enable and advance AI, and that’s not lost on us,” Neri said in his keynote address.

“AI requires a modern networking foundation, from client to cloud, to connect data, and this foundation will be every bit as important as the silicon in unlocking the power and value AI holds as the world transition to this type of accelerated computing. A high-performance networking fabric is essential, and we are taking our networking position to a new level, one that will disrupt the industry and extend our network and AI expertise by leaps and bounds,” Neri said.

The combination of HPE and Juniper will take the network of the future a giant leap forward, he said.

“The Juniper deal will be an essential piece of the puzzle. Because together, we expect to have a lineup of secure AI-native network solutions to deliver exceptional user experiences across all segments – enterprise, cloud and service providers,” Neri said.

“More customers will require a network architecture, in my mind, that’s purpose built for AI workloads and the multiple levels of connectivity,” Neri added. “And my view is that they would require a full network and stack, including security. “

“Networking is the biggest enabler of AI, and hybrid cloud is the core foundation. So, whether it’s building the right network for AI, or using AI to optimize network operations, the HPE and Juniper combination will bring what we expect to be an incredible solution to meet the needs of today’s modern applications,” Neri said.