Juniper Networks Integrates Industry-Leading Security Services into JUNOS Software

Juniper Networks, has announced the availability of JUNOS 9.0 software, a single-source operating system. Juniper has integrated security services from its ScreenOS software into its JUNOS 9.0 software for implementation on its J-series services routers. JUNOS 9.0 addresses the business challenges of managing complex and often disparate operating systems to secure applications, data, and network infrastructure. The J-series services routers running JUNOS 9.0 software offer network administrators the ability to leverage the coupling of routing and security to manage their networks more effectively and enable them to quickly meet changing business requirements, while reducing costs.

“Enterprise infrastructures are often inundated by multiple, inconsistent versions and releases of network operating systems, which can result in unpredictable security and performance as new features are enabled on the network,” said Jon Oltsik, senior analyst, Enterprise Strategy Group. “Running a single-source operating system across a high-performance network infrastructure enables faster innovation by providing network administrators with the confidence to quickly turn on new network features without compromising network performance, stability and security. A common operating system across the enterprise network infrastructure can further reduce administrative, training and management costs, which translates into lower cost of ownership.”

“We integrated our industry-leading security-specific operating system services into our powerful, carrier-class network operating system, providing high-performance businesses with operational simplicity and flexibility to integrate and consolidate routing and security devices,” said Mark Bauhaus, executive vice president and general manager, Service Layer Technologies Business Group, Juniper Networks. “This is a significant innovation milestone for Juniper because through this initial integration, security is now an intrinsic part of JUNOS software. We will continue to invest in the innovation necessary to make JUNOS software the underlying network operating system that supports the world’s fastest, most reliable and secure network infrastructure.”