Juniper Networks, Inc. engages in the design, development, and sale of products and services that provide network infrastructure, which creates environment for accelerating the deployment of services and applications over a single Internet Protocol (IP) based network. It operates in three segments: Infrastructure, Service Layer Technologies (SLT), and Service. The Infrastructure segment provides M-series routers that are used in small and medium core networks, enterprise networks, and in other applications; T-series core routers designed for core IP infrastructures used in the multi-service environment; and E-series products that provide broadband subscriber management services and a range of IP services. This segment also provides MX-series products, which are used to address Ethernet network architectures and services in service provider and enterprise networks; and EX-series family of Ethernet switches for transporting information in enterprise networks. The SLT segment offers Firewall and VPN systems to provide integrated firewall, VPN, and denial of service protection capabilities; Firewall and VPN appliances that offer secure Internet access and communication services; and SSL VPN appliances, which are used to secure remote access, extranets, and intranets. This segment also provides IDP appliances that provide traffic processing and alarm collection, and presentation and forwarding services; WX and WXC products for client-server and Web-enabled business applications; Unified Access Control solutions; and AAA and 802.1X network access security products. The Service segment offers technical support and professional services, and a range of education and training programs. Juniper Networks sells its products through direct sales force, distributors, and value-added resellers to global service providers, enterprises, governments, and research and education institutions. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
