Juniper Networks

Juniper Networks provides access networking via its EX Series wired switching and NFX Series service platform, but largely relies on ecosystem partnerships for wireless and expanded network applications through its Open Convergence Framework strategy. The Juniper Unite CloudEnabled Enterprise is an integrated framework that provides automation, analytics, and security from the cloud to the campus to branch networks.

Juniper continues to expand its focus on security with its Software-Defined Secure Networks (SDSN) strategy, which delivers automated security policy enforcement to network device throughout the network via the Juniper Policy Enforcer engine.

Junos Space Network Director delivers on-premises, single-pane-of-glass network management for wired, wireless, security and policy network elements. Juniper's Unite Branch solution extends SDSN to the branch, applying security policies for organizations that have a central campus (headquarters) as well as remote offices. Juniper Unite and its Open Convergence Framework ecosystem deliver choice for hardware and software components.

The interoperable options have been expanded to the global ecosystem of partners. Juniper’s application quality-of-experience sensors and management deliver fine-grained dynamic path selection for improved resiliency, connection experiences, and economics. Contrail SD-WAN unifies policy and security controls across multiple hybrid WAN connection types for easier WAN management.

It supports MPLS, broadband, 4G/LTE wireless, and many legacy interfaces. Juniper solutions tie network operations into a simple, manageable whole, allowing users to meet today’s stringent requirements for reliability, security, and agility. Juniper maintains a well-thought-out campus switching architecture. Juniper should be considered for wired switching opportunities in midsize and large enterprises.