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tkg, thx for that post. this article has more details on HPE's direction and others as it relates to AI and cloud growing massively fast!

Hewlett Packard (HPE) to Acquire Juniper Networks per Reports
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Tue, January 9, 2024 at 8:08 AM EST
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company HPE is rumored to be eyeing a significant stride in the tech landscape with the speculated acquisition of Juniper Networks, Inc. JNPR for an estimated $13 billion, per the Wall Street Journal report. This purported move is anticipated to unlock an array of strategic advantages for HPE, reshaping its footing in the tech industry.

The rumored acquisition news came just a few days after the technology sector heard the speculation of Synopsys Inc. SNPS acquiring ANSYS Inc. ANSS. Last Friday, Bloomberg reported that Synopsys is in advanced talks to buy ANSYS for an estimated value of $35 billion. The financial news and data provider’s sources suggest that Synopsys is considering paying $400 for each ANSYS share, and a deal could be announced as soon as next week.

The potential acquisition of Juniper Networks isn't just about expanding Hewlett Packard's networking infrastructure. It could be a substantial leap into advancing its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and offerings.

Juniper Networks brings more than just robust networking solutions. It holds a wealth of expertise in AI-driven networking and security technologies. The amalgamation of Hewlett Packard's infrastructure expertise and Juniper Networks' AI-focused networking could pave the way for revolutionary advancements in AI-powered IT solutions.

This fusion might result in an expanded suite of AI-powered solutions for data centers, cloud environments and edge computing. Harnessing Juniper Networks' AI expertise could enable HPE to offer more sophisticated and intelligent networking solutions that optimize performance, enhance security and streamline operations across diverse IT environments.

Additionally, the potential synergy between Hewlett Packard and Juniper in the AI space could expedite innovations in AI-driven automation, predictive analytics and network optimization. This integration might enable Hewlett Packard to deliver comprehensive AI-based solutions that cater to the evolving demands of businesses seeking smarter, more efficient, and secure IT infrastructures.

The potential acquisition move also reflects Hewlett Packard’s sustained focus on expanding its generative AI offerings to tap the growing opportunities in the space. In this direction, last year, the company extended its partnership with NVIDIA to build an enterprise computing solution that will help organizations adopt generative AI applications faster.

The solution will be built with a full-stack AI tuning and inferencing solution from the two companies. This will remove the complexities of developing and deploying generative AI infrastructure for organizations. Therefore, enterprises of any size will be able to quickly customize foundation models using private data and deploy production applications anywhere, from edge to the cloud.

The company believes that the new to-be-developed solution will be available for orders in the first quarter of 2024. With the latest collaboration with NVIDIA, HPE intends to offer its customers a comprehensive AI-native solution that will help them develop and deploy AI models with a portfolio of pre-configured solutions. The strategy will further boost the company’s reach into the generative AI space.

Currently, Juniper Networks carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), while Hewlett Packard and Synopsys each carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). ANSYS carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).


https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hewlett-packard-hpe-acquire-juniper-130800466.html