Η Lenovo and Juniper Networks, a leader in network innovation, announced the launch of a global strategic partnership to build synergies in the product and technology portfolio to create a new generation of converged, hyper-converged and hyper-scale solutions for enterprise data centers as well as for web-based customers.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to creating simplified, flexible, high-efficiency solutions that will provide customers with faster access to applications with reduced costs modes.
With an extensive portfolio of x86 core servers and switches, Lenovo is at the forefront of the Converged and Software Defined offering movement. Juniper is the market leader in network innovation with a portfolio that includes routers, switches, networks management software, προϊόντα network security and software-defined networking technology. The partnership is expected to enable customers to leverage Juniper's networking capabilities and Lenovo's recognized leadership in reliability1 of x86 servers and gain network access to manageable, scalable and simplified infrastructures for their data centers.
Here are the main planned cooperation principles:
- Customers will be able to purchase Juniper's extensive portfolio of networking products directly from Lenovo for easier purchasing, as well as comprehensive support.
- With the transition to hardware and software disintegration in the data center, the two companies intend to bring open, flexible solutions to the markets, building on the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) model.
- Bearing in mind the needs of customers for fast resource delivery and easy management, the two companies are expected to work together to offer simplified management and orchestration to the data center by leveraging Lenovo's xClarity software, as well as Network Director and Contrail SDN software of the Juniper.
- In addition, the two companies plan to collaborate on global sales strategies targeting enterprise customers, service providers, channel partners as well as system integrators.
- Lenovo and Juniper aim to develop common go-to-market designs and a personalized reseller model to meet the unique requirements of the local market in China.
"Lenovo's mission is to become the market leader in data center solutions. We will continue to invest in the development and delivery of subversive IT solutions to the next generation of data centers. "Our partnership with Juniper Networks gives Lenovo access to an industry-leading product portfolio that includes Software Defined Networking (SDN) solutions - essential for state-of-the-art data center offerings." said Gerry Smith, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Lenovo PC and Enterprise Business Group.
"The partnership with Lenovo extends Juniper's strategy to provide a complete solution to a wide range of data centers, from small and medium-sized enterprises to private clouds and large-scale customer base. We look forward to working with Lenovo to make the most of our network portfolio based on JunosOS and Contrail, to deliver the next generation of converged, hyper-converged, and hyper-scale solutions to customers in China and beyond. globally ", said Rami Rahim, Chief Executive Officer of Juniper Networks.
