Juniper Launches MobileNext and More

Juniper Networks delivers MobileNext, the industry's first open mobile core for service innovation

February 14, 2011

5 Min Read

BARCELONA -- Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR) today announced MobileNext, the industry's first open mobile core for 2G/3G and LTE networks that enables mobile operators to profit from the rapid increase in mobile data traffic from smartphones and other mobile device types. MobileNext is a suite of software that runs on Juniper Networks industry leading MX 3D Universal Edge Router and Junos(R) software platform. MobileNext delivers on the 'Project Falcon' initiative with breakthrough products, solutions and business models that address the needs of mobile operators today.

MMobileNext, with industry leading scalability of mobile sessions, set up rates and forwarding capacity, enables high-definition voice and video delivery with seamless handoff between 3G and LTE for non-interrupted user experience while integrating a rich portfolio of in-line IP services. These in-line services, including Deep Packet Inspection, Traffic Direct for Internet offload, Carrier Grade NAT, Firewall, Video Optimization, MPLS, and Application Load Balancing, provide deployment flexibility and dramatically reduce TCO to mobile operators.

MobileNext offers rapid integration of new applications through Junos SDK to help mobile operators accelerate service innovation. Leveraging the Junos SDK, Juniper worked with Openwave Systems to deliver video optimization and application load balancing for mobile operators to build IP services and expedite time to revenue.

"Mobile operators are under pressure to scale bandwidth, offer new services and drive profitability," said Mike Iandolo, general manager and vice president of Mobile Business Unit at Juniper Networks. "With MobileNext, Juniper is providing a solution that delivers high-definition experience, investment protection and stronger economics. Our unique solution offers a programmable platform for operators to customize innovation that monetizes rich media data services."



In a separate release:

BARCELONA -- Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR) today announced the expansion of its Media Flow portfolio with Mobile Video Optimization, an industry leading solution that dramatically improves the economics of delivering video over mobile networks while revolutionizing the user viewing experience. Juniper's new Mobile Video Optimization solution delivers intelligent caching, compression and transcoding to optimize mobile video flows. The solution enables mobile operators to confidently deliver premium video content to their subscribers and create new business opportunities.

Partnering with global software innovator Openwave Systems Inc., Juniper's Mobile Video Optimization solution combines the Juniper Networks(R) Media Flow Controller and the Service Delivery Gateway (SDG) running on its MX 3D Universal Edge Router with the Openwave Media Optimizer. The SDG provides a suite of rich services including Carrier Grade NAT, Firewall, Deep Packet Inspection, Application Load Balancing and Traffic Direct on a single platform to reduce latency, complexity and cost.

"We are very pleased to be working with Juniper to address the tremendous opportunity around mobile video optimization," said Ken Denman, CEO of Openwave Systems. "By integrating our video technology with Juniper's industry leading Media Flow content delivery platform and MX 3D Universal Edge Router, mobile operators can maximize their network assets and deliver superior quality of experience."

According to Yankee Group, mobile traffic will be dominated by video which will account for more than 65 percent of total traffic by 2013. With video traffic rising rapidly, Juniper's expanded Media Flow Solutions will help mobile operators overcome RAN congestion and leverage their current RAN investment to deliver high quality of experience. The Mobile Video Optimization solution offers a significant price-performance improvement over traditional optimization solutions by combining SDG and optimization functions into a single platform. Mobile operators can benefit immediately with cost savings while expanding their smartphone subscriber base without waiting for a forklift upgrade.

"Our combined solution sets a new benchmark in video optimization for 3G and LTE networks while delivering up to 36 percent cost savings in network investment for data growth," said Manoj Leelanivas, executive vice president and general manager of Junos(R) Application Software, Juniper Networks. "Operators can deliver the real-time application intelligence with subscriber policies to innovate new monetization models while delivering superior user experience."



In a separate release:

BARCELONA -- Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR) today unveiled an expansion of the Junos Pulse Mobile Security Suite, a comprehensive security software suite that protects mobile devices and defends customers -- and their sensitive information -- while at work, at play or both, and includes mobile device management capabilities. In addition, Junos Pulse Mobile Security Suite API's -- which allow service providers open programmatic customization of the Junos Pulse solution -- will be available soon.

These new offerings and enhancements underscore Juniper's continued commitment to delivering security and secure connectivity in a fast transforming mobile landscape. Juniper first introduced the Junos Pulse Mobile Security Suite in October 2010 and has since seen rapid adoption of the solution from BullGuard, Culpeper County, Cyberian, IBM, Velux, Wright-Patt and Terra. The latest version of Junos Pulse Mobile Security Suite extends mobile device management support for Apple iOS devices, enabling configuration, provisioning, management and policy enforcement. Enterprises deploying iPads and iPhones can enable secure device connectivity to the network and corporate applications with the enforcement of corporate security profiles on the device. The management and policy enforcement capabilities within the Junos Pulse Mobile Security Suite ensures users set passwords according to corporate guidelines, use the appropriate VPN, and block applications that could expose the device to security risks. Apple iPhone and iPad users can also track a lost or stolen device with GPS locator and remotely lock and wipe it free of content.

Junos Pulse Mobile Security Suite API s enable service providers and Juniper's own Professional Services to co-brand the Junos Pulse end user interface and integrate the Junos Pulse Mobile Security Suite management console into a service provider's billing and provisioning systems. This allows service providers a turnkey way to roll out new solutions for hosted mobile security offerings that drive incremental revenue while delivering peace of mind to customers who are at risk from malicious security threats and device loss or theft.

"BullGuard is in the business of making Internet security simple. This partnership with Juniper Networks offers us a chance to extend the same solutions our customers have enjoyed on their desktops and laptops to their mobile device," said Sxren Ravn, CEO at BullGuard Internet Security. "We have been providing Junos Pulse Mobile Security Suite technology in our BullGuard Mobile Security 10 to our customers since December 2010, and it has been very well received by consumers and stakeholders, who have responded enthusiastically."

Juniper Networks Inc. (NYSE: JNPR)

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