Juniper Networks has agreed to buy Apstra, a specialist in intent-based networking and automated closed loop assurance. Juniper said it wants to change the way networks are built, operated and secured in the cloud era by using AI-driven automation. Apstra will come into play here by combining next generation network automation based on an open, multivendor architecture with Juniper’s Data Center networking portfolio based on Junos, the open, programmable and high-scale operating system for next generation data centres and cloud networks. The combined system will help public and private cloud builders accelerate their path towards a self-driving network.
No financial details were given about the transaction, which Juniper says will not materially impact revenue in 2021. The deal is expected to be breakeven to adjusted earnings next year, with a dilutive effect in the first half. It will then add to revenue growth and adjusted earnings, in 2022.
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