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Juniper to Boost Nippon Gases Network Infrastructure: Stock to Gain?

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Juniper Network, Inc. (JNPR - Free Report) recently announced that Nippon Gases, one of the major industrial gas companies in Europe, has opted to deploy Juniper’s industry-leading AI-powered wired and wireless LAN solutions to ensure seamless connectivity across sites, streamline network operations and propel digital innovation.

Nippon Gases operates in a dynamic and highly competitive market. With operations spanning 13 countries, the company produces essential gases for multiple industries, including healthcare, biotech, manufacturing, food and beverage. The company is frequently involved in establishing manufacturing units and acquisitions aimed at expanding its footprint. Supporting such frequent and fast-paced changes with legacy network infrastructure is a major challenge for the company’s IT team. Leveraging Juniper’s comprehensive AI-native networking platform, Nippon Gases aims to address these issues.

Per the agreement, Juniper will provide Mist Wireless Assurance to deliver fast, consistent WiFi performance across its sites. The solution establishes a robust network ecosystem that facilitates smooth communication between industrial IoT devices, control systems and sensors. It minimizes disruptions and boosts productivity through real-time monitoring. This also enables quick access to digital workflows and maintenance logs. JNPR’s Mist Wired Assurance will be used to deliver reliable connectivity to stationary devices and IoT endpoints. Juniper EX Series Switches will offer centralized control and visibility for both the wired and wireless network systems.

Moreover, Juniper Marvis Virtual Network Assistant will act as an extension of the IT team that offers proactive issue resolution. It also simplifies and automates network operations across both wired and wireless network segments. Nippon Gases has inked Juniper Enterprise Agreements that simplify purchasing and managing Juniper software and support services. 

Integration of such advanced capabilities will ensure industry-leading efficiency and resilience across Nippon Gases’ vast operations including several offices, specialty labs, manufacturing plants, trucks, pipelines and ships. By automating IT operations, expediting new site setups, optimizing inventory management, JNPR’s AI-native networking platforms will allow Nippon Gases to achieve improved efficiency and support its long-term growth objectives.

Will This Venture Drive JNPR’s Share Performance?

The venture underscores the transformational impact of AI-based networking solutions in fostering growth and innovation for large-scale corporations. This will also serve as a testament to the credibility and effectiveness of Juniper's robust AI-native networking product suite in industrial applications. This deal will likely boost the company’s commercial expansion across major industries. However, the impending buyout by HP Enterprise is expected to be the prime factor determining Juniper stock’s price movement.

JNPR Stock’s Price Movement

Shares of Juniper have gained 27.4% in the past year compared with the industry’s growth of 31.9%.

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JNPR’s Zacks Rank and Key Picks

Juniper currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). 

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InterDigital (IDCC - Free Report) sports a Zacks Rank of 1 at present. In the last reported quarter, it delivered an earnings surprise of 114.47%.

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