Juniper Networks has unveiled its Blueprint for AI-Native Acceleration. This framework aims to simplify the deployment of its AI-Native Networking Platform, offering educational resources, trial opportunities, flexible licensing, and specialized support services to assist current and prospective customers. The goal is to provide a quicker path to value and create a robust experience-first network.
The blueprint includes targeted training courses to make the transition faster and more efficient. For business leaders, the “AI in Networking” course examines how AI Operations (AIOps) can optimize network operations, saving time and resources while driving business value. Juniper also offers hands-on courses and certifications in AIOps, wireless, switching, routing, security, cloud, and automation.
The AI-Native Networking Platform offers industry-leading AIOps capabilities that enhance user and operator experiences by leveraging precise data and real-time responses. This ensures reliable and secure connections for devices, users, applications, and assets. According to Juniper, this approach can lead to an 85% reduction in operational expenditures (OPEX) and up to 90% fewer network trouble tickets. Deployment could also be nine times faster.
To meet today’s complex IT needs, the blueprint aims to simplify the adoption process and maximize AI’s potential without being hindered by unproven claims and market hype.
The ‘Try’ phase offers limited-time trials for various platform elements. For instance, Juniper provides a free access point and a 90-day trial of its wireless assurance software. Advanced licenses for Juniper Apstra data center assurance software are available at the cost of a standard license. Additionally, there are free flexible service credits for WAN routing and other trials in their technology portfolio.
Juniper offers flexible purchasing through custom and packaged enterprise agreements and Network as a Service (NaaS) plans. These simplify license management and provide cost-effective procurement.
Enhancing deployment and operational efficiency, Juniper introduces new services. For campus and branch networks, the Juniper AI Care Services leverage AI to improve support service delivery. These services offer benefits like 24/7 remote technical support, proactive health checks, and comprehensive deployment services.
Bryan Ward, Lead Network Engineer at Dartmouth College, observed significant time savings with Juniper’s solutions. “It used to take an engineer and a field technician 30 minutes per access point, on average, to deploy a Wi-Fi network. Now, with Mist, our technicians alone can install access points and have them providing service in about three minutes. Mist’s API, Installer APP, and ZTP process have given us the ability to install and upgrade access points over nine times faster, resulting in nine times faster value on our investment.”
Jeff Aaron from Juniper Networks remarked, “Our innovative, proven and dynamic solutions are the centerpiece that enables the successful enterprise adoption of AI-Native Networking. Juniper’s new Blueprint for AI-Native Acceleration perfectly complements our industry-leading portfolio with a package to guide CIOs and their teams through the journey, addressing potential commercial, technical, and operational hurdles each step of the way.”
