Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced the completion of its $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks, a pioneering company in AI-native networking solutions. This strategic merger aims to position HPE at the forefront of the burgeoning AI and hybrid cloud markets, offering an industry-leading portfolio of cloud-native, AI-driven IT solutions that encompass a comprehensive modern networking stack. Prior to the acquisition, HPE reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, divesting certain wireless businesses and open-source licenses to preserve market competition, thus ensuring a seamless progression of the transaction.