Juniper says the switch is on

摘要

Juniper Networks' entry last week into the $18 billion LAN switching market could disrupt the established order and portend a dramatic consolidation. At least that's what company founder Pradeep Sindhu and CEO Scott Kriens tried to convey at an event in New York City last week where they unveiled Juniper's EX line of modular, chassis and fixed configuration stackable switches before a room of reporters, analysts, partners and employees. The worst-kept secret in switching finally was revealed.