Unlike Juniper Networks or HPE, networking rival Cisco Systems is approaching AI from an observability and security-first angle. But the former is just one part of the AI strategy, Rahim said.

Juniper Networks (NASDAQ ... It is based in Spring, Texas, just north of Houston. HPE was due to open at $16.30 per share, down 8% from its Jan. 8 close. At that price, its market cap is about ...