2015 was a very important starting point for what HPE Networking is today.
The year Hewlett Packard (HP) was spun off into Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)And at the same time Acquisition of Aruba NetworksBecause over the past decade, HPE Aruba Networking has expanded beyond the enterprise market to the SMB market, continuously evolving and pushing the boundaries of technology.
And in 2025, HPE celebrates its 10th anniversaryIn the year that Acquisition of Juniper NetworksCompleteHPE Networking has a new name with the industry's broadest and most robust portfolio., HPE Networkingwas reborn as.
today HPE ArubaWe look back on this 10-year journey and key milestones as we evolve from HPE Networking to HPE Networking.
1. 2015: The Beginning of Edge Innovation – The Acquisition of Aruba Networks
HPE shifted the focus of its networking strategy to the 'Edge' by acquiring Aruba, a leader in wireless networking, in 2015.
This is based on the insight that as we enter the cloud era, users and data are created and consumed at the 'edge'.
- Wireless Leader: The acquisition of Aruba gives HPE a powerful Wi-Fi 6/6E technologyand leading wireless infrastructure, and has rapidly increased its competitiveness in the field of campus and branch networking.
2. [Market Expansion] Entry into the SMB Market and the Evolution of Enterprise Solutions
Since then, HPE Aruba has revolutionized the enterprise market while also expanding its reach to the small and medium-sized business (SMB) market.
① Aruba Instant On launch to dominate the SMB market
- SMB Tailored Solutions: In 2019, HPE Aruba launched a simple wireless solution for small and medium-sized businesses. Aruba Instant OnUnder the motto of ‘Enterprise-class performance made easy for SMBs,” it enabled the creation of a powerful and stable network environment without complex setup.
- Complete your portfolio: This makes HPE Aruba suitable for not only large enterprises (campuses) and data centers, but also small businesses. Businesses of all sizesWe have completed a comprehensive portfolio covering .
② Development of enterprise solutions
- Cloud-native management (Aruba Central): Transitioning network operations to cloud-based HPE Aruba Networking Centralis wired, wireless, and WAN Single dashboardIt has made it possible to manage in a single place, dramatically increasing management efficiency.
- AI-driven operations (AIOps): Automatically detects network problems and suggests solutions using AI and machine learning. AIOpsBy introducing , we have enabled our IT team to dramatically reduce the time it takes to resolve issues.
- Zero Trust Security (ClearPass & Dynamic Segmentation): ClearPass Policy Manager와 Dynamic Segmentation The technology uses 'role-based access control' Zero Trust It has established itself as a core solution for implementing security architecture.
3. [Proof of Technology] Achieving Guinness World Records and Strategic M&A
HPE Aruba has proven its competitive edge by pushing technology to its limits, while simultaneously strengthening its portfolio's weaknesses through strategic acquisitions.
① 2021: The Pinnacle of Wi-Fi Technology (Guinness World Records)
HPE Aruba Networking's technology is recognized worldwide for its ability to build large-scale public Wi-Fi networks.
- Record Achievement: In 2021, the government of Mexico City will utilize HPE Aruba access points (APs) to: ‘'Most hotspots installed on a single free city Wi-Fi network'’achieved a Guinness World Record.
- Build scale: Guns throughout Mexico City 21,500We have established hotspots to provide reliable and extensive free public Wi-Fi service to citizens and visitors.
- Meaning: This record is from HPE Aruba Capability to build and manage large-scale wireless infrastructureThis is a case that has been proven worldwide.
② Portfolio expansion through major mergers and acquisitions
| Timing of acquisition | acquisition target | Key Technologies and Benefits |
| 2017 | Niara | Strengthening security through UEBA (User and Entity Behavior Analytics) and incorporating AIOps technology. |
| 2018 | Cape Networks | Evolving into User Experience Insight (UXI), strengthening network quality monitoring from the user's perspective. |
| 2019 | Silver Peak | SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) By acquiring a market leader, EdgeConnect Completely dominate the WAN market through our solutions. |
4. 2025: Juniper Networks acquisitionAnd the birth of 'HPE Networking'
2025 marks the 10th anniversary of HPE/HPE Aruba Networking. Juniper Networks A new name along with the historic event of acquisition HPE NetworkingThis is the year of rebirth.
- Strengthening data center and AI capabilities: The Juniper acquisition is a boon for HPE. High-performance data center switching We will provide synergy by integrating technology and AI-based enterprise solutions (Mist AI).
- Unified Vision: With this acquisition, HPE Networking will: Edge, Data Center, CloudWe have built an end-to-end portfolio that outperforms our competitors across all areas.
5. Future Vision: Leaping Toward AI Native Architecture
HPE Networking builds on 10 years of innovation to transform your network. ‘AI-Native’ We are completely transitioning to architecture.
HPE Networking goes beyond simply supplying network equipment., AI-powered automation, complete zero-trust security, and simplified cloud-based operations.We will open a 'connected future' that accelerates customers' business innovation through.
