HPE’s New Networking Chief on Juniper Integration and Taking on Cisco
HPE’s EVP and GM of networking, Fidelma Russo, has stepped into her new role overseeing the integration of Juniper Networks following HPE’s $14 billion acquisition.
HPE’s New Networking Boss on Integrating Juniper, Competing with Cisco, and What’s Next for AI Networking
HPE’s EVP and GM of networking, Fidelma Russo, has stepped into her new role overseeing the integration of Juniper Networks following HPE’s $14 billion acquisition. In this interview with CRN, Russo discusses the strategic alignment of HPE Aruba and Juniper Mist, emphasising a unified cloud-based networking portfolio focused on AI-driven operations.
She outlines how the combined strength of both companies will help HPE challenge Cisco more aggressively by offering more automation, simplicity, and security. Russo also highlights the importance of partner ecosystems, particularly how Juniper’s channel network complements HPE’s go-to-market approach.
Looking ahead, the priority is innovation in AI-native networking through Mist’s capabilities, driving better performance, lower operational costs, and smarter infrastructure across enterprise environments.