Juniper all set to acquire WANDL

 Juniper Networks has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire software solutions provider for advanced planning, management, design and optimization of next-generation multi-layer networks, WANDL. Under the terms of the agreement, Juniper Networks plans to acquire WANDL for a purchase price of approximately $60 million.

This acquisition will ensure Juniper Networks to help its service provider customers optimize the performance and cost of their networks. The WANDL team will continue to be headquartered in New Jersey, joining forces with Juniper Networks OpenLab, The Junos Center for Innovation, to further accelerate new network-integrated applications for our connected society.

"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," stated Daniel Hua, Senior Vice-President & General Manager, Routing Business Unit, Juniper Networks.

The transaction is expected to close in January 2014, subject to customary closing conditions.