Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Juniper Networks emphasize that their proposed acquisition is fundamentally complementary, bringing together two networking portfolios that will enhance competition rather than diminish it.
HPE asserts that the U.S. Department of Justice’s opposition to the deal is based on a flawed analysis and that the transaction will drive innovation, expand customer choice, and strengthen the U.S. networking infrastructure.
HPE highlights that the wireless networking market remains highly competitive, with at least eight viable alternatives beyond HPE and Juniper. The DOJ’s claim that only three major players dominate this space is misaligned with market realities, especially as AI and cloud-driven solutions reduce barriers to entry and intensify competition.
Many well-capitalized competitors, including one with more than 50 percent market share, actively compete across enterprise sectors. The proposed acquisition will not hinder these competitors from continuing to win business in the market.
The deal has already been approved by antitrust regulators in 14 jurisdictions, including the European Commission and the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority, both of which cleared it unconditionally while recognizing its pro-competitive benefits.
The U.S. and Israel are the only remaining jurisdictions that have not yet approved the transaction, and HPE points out that no evidence of customer complaints has been presented by the DOJ.
HPE argues that the merger will serve as a catalyst for innovation, providing customers with an AI-driven, cloud-native IT portfolio that simplifies network management in an increasingly complex digital landscape. The combined company plans to invest in R&D initiatives that will accelerate innovation across the entire networking stack, ultimately delivering more competitive solutions for businesses of all sizes.
The acquisition also strengthens the U.S. “core tech” sector by creating a strong American-based alternative to global incumbents. Core technology companies, which build and maintain critical infrastructure, play an essential role in national security. As networking technology advances toward 6G and quantum-secure communications, the ability to compete on a global scale becomes even more vital.
HPE and Juniper remain fully committed to completing this transaction, confident that they will prevail in litigation and deliver its strategic benefits to customers, the industry, and the broader U.S. technology ecosystem.
