Juniper Networks has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire WANDL, a leading provider of software solutions for advanced planning, management, design and optimization of next-generation multi-layer networks. Wandl bring with them a proven technology and deep experience in traffic engineering, multi-layer optimization and path computation. The acquisition which is estimated at approximately $60 million, will enable Juniper Networks to help its service provider customers optimize the performance and cost of their networks.
"WANDL, Inc. is a long-time Technology Alliance partner that brings to Juniper a track record of innovation and extensive experience in optimizing network infrastructure. As our service provider customers continue to focus on finding ways to address the proliferation of mobile, video, cloud computing and other data-intensive services, they will benefit from WANDL's capabilities to design and manage networks more easily and cost efficiently, at any scale. We look forward to working together to grow WANDL's core business and continue offering enhanced value for our customers." ,says Daniel Hua, senior vice president and general manager, Routing Business Unit, Juniper Networks
"We believe the combination of WANDL's industry-leading network software solutions and Juniper's deep expertise in enabling high-performance networks will further benefit our global customers seeking to build next-generation architectures with greater operational efficiency and lower total cost of ownership. WANDL's employees have developed extensive skills in deploying advanced network management and design solutions for large multivendor networks. This knowledge, leveraged with Juniper's world-class organization, will help to deliver to the market highly scalable and integrated solutions that accelerate network performance.", says Dave Wang, president, WANDL, Inc. Read More ''JUNIPER NETWORKS TO ACQUIRE WANDL, INC.'
