HPE forced to offload Instant On networking division and license Juniper's AI Ops source code in DOJ settlement
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The US Justice Department has settled a lawsuit regarding HPE’s $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks, imposing requirements to ensure competitive practices in the networking market. HPE must divest its 'Instant On' wireless networking division and hold an auction for licensing Juniper's AI Ops for Mist platform. HPE's CEO, Antonio Neri, expressed that the settlement preserves the deal’s benefits, suggesting it could enhance competition in networking solutions and support AI workload demands. While a judge's approval is pending, the settlement signals potential growth for HPE in various tech sectors.
The US Justice Department has settled a lawsuit contesting HPE's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks, requiring HPE to divest its 'Instant On' division.
HPE's CEO stated that the settlement will create greater competition in the global networking market, providing a modern network architecture alternative for AI workloads.
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