Juniper Networks Unveils Junosphere Lab

Juniper Networks, the network innovation company, has announced the availability of Junosphere Lab, a new virtual environment that revolutionises the way service providers and enterprises design, test and operate networks. Junosphere is a cloud offering that allows network operators to create and run networks on-demand, enabling network modelling, testing and planning at a scale that is practically impossible to achieve with physical equipment. Using Junosphere Lab, companies can “rent” networks for as little as $50 per day, enabling them to speed modelling projects and lower total cost of ownership when compared to the alternative of building a physical lab.

Junosphere Lab overcomes traditional challenges associated with network modelling and design by harnessing the power of virtualisation to reduce reliance on overburdened physical network labs and dramatically improving time efficiency by transforming how organisations approach network modelling.

“Junosphere Lab leverages the power of cloud networking to help customers plan and operate their networks more efficiently,” said Manoj Leelanivas, executive vice president, Junos Application Software Business Group, Juniper Networks. “The economic and operational benefits of cloud-based network modeling are astounding, and the innovation of Junosphere Lab brings these benefits to our customers so they can shape and scale their next generation networks with agility,” he added.

It can be used to speed service introduction, plan more effectively and reduce the risk of network changes. Using Junosphere Lab, network personnel can create and model virtual networks running the Junos operating system as a substitute for or supplement to physical test labs, eliminating significant power, cooling and space requirements. It also provides a simple, cost effective tool for training and maintaining the skills of technicians and NOC personnel.

Juniper also introduced Junosphere Connector, an optional application that enables users to connect their Junosphere networks to physical networks or lab environments. Junosphere is an all-Juniper datacentre network design, built with Juniper Networks high-reliability, high-performance products, and optimised to meet the secure networking demands of a cloud-based environment.