Telefonica adopts Juniper Networks solutions to enhance network security

Issued by Juniper Networks
Johannesburg, 28 Sep 2016

Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), an industry leader in automated, scalable and secure networks, and Telef'onica, a leading service provider with more than 347 million customers worldwide, today announced that Telef'onica has chosen Juniper Networks SRX Series Services Gateways as the preferred solution for delivering its global network security.

Additionally, Juniper will provide Telef'onica with professional services to increase its overall network stability for enhanced business operations. Telef'onica will also continue to benefit from Juniper's in-depth knowledge of network operations and infrastructure, as well as Juniper's ability to incorporate new network technologies to help innovate and evolve Telef'onica's business over the long-term to enable a security first posture in building networks.

Fact sheet

Solution: SRX Series Services Gateways

Industry: Telecoms

Provider: Juniper Networks

User: Telefonica

The new cloud-based network architecture with integrated security functions will allow Telef'onica to scale, automate and simplify its business operations and improve network performance while future-proofing to enable a software-defined secure network (SDSN) where security issues can be detected and where mitigating policy can be enforced anywhere in the network.

News highlights:

The SRX Series provides high-performance security with advanced, integrated threat intelligence, delivered on the industry's most scalable and resilient platform. SRX Series Services Gateways set new benchmarks with 100 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) interfaces and Juniper Networks' Express Path technology, which enables up to two terabytes per second (Tbps) performance.

Juniper's professional services include design, training and onsite support, as well as legacy migration, installation and maintenance of the SRX Series Services Gateways.

Supporting quotes

"Our partnership with Juniper is yet another step forward in Telef'onica's technological transformation strategy. We are making huge advancements towards our goal to secure, simplify and modernise our network to offer differentiated services that greatly enhance the customer experience. We partnered with Juniper for its proven capability to deliver end-to-end solutions, services, innovative technologies and strong leadership." Javier Gavilan, Planning and Technology Director, Global CTO, Telef'onica

"As the security landscape continues to evolve, global organisations such as Telef'onica must ensure that its networks provide fast, efficient and scalable protection. Juniper is committed to supporting Telef'onica as the company expands and accomplishes its strategic business objectives, by growing its users with continuous up-time, maximum performance and comprehensive threat protection, which we believe the SRX Series consistently delivers." Gerard Allison, senior vice-president, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Juniper Networks

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Telef'onica

Telef'onica is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world by market capitalisation and number of customers, with a comprehensive offering and quality of connectivity that is delivered over world-class fixed, mobile and broadband networks. As a growing company, it prides itself on providing a differential experience based both on its corporate values and a public position that defends customer interests.

The company has a significant presence in 21 countries and 347 million accesses around the world. Telef'onica has a strong presence in Spain, Europe and Latin America, where the company focuses an important part of its growth strategy. Telef'onica is a 100% listed company, with more than 1.5 million direct shareholders. Its share capital currently comprises 4 975 199 197 ordinary shares traded on the Spanish Stock Market and on those in London, New York, Lima, and Buenos Aires.

Juniper Networks

Juniper Networks challenges the status quo with products, solutions and services that transform the economics of networking. Juniper Networks' team co-innovates with customers and partners to deliver automated, scalable and secure networks with agility, performance and value. Additional information can be found at Juniper Networks (www.juniper.net) or connect with Juniper on Twitter and Facebook.

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