Juniper Looks to Physics for Networking Research

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Understanding the difference between the capabilities of photons and electrons for data transmission is part of Juniper's goal for technology innovation and expansion. Enterprise Networking Planet reports on a Juniper Networks' presentation to financial analysts this week, where executives explained how they aim to use the laws of physics to improve network efficiency.

When it comes to moving data around a network, one cannot defy the laws of physics. Yet there are two sets of physics laws often at play as data traverses network infrastructure by way of both photons and electrons. During Juniper Networks' annual presentation to financial analysts this week, executives explained how they aim to use the laws of physics to improve network efficiency.

But it won't be relying just on particle physics to grow its business: Executives also revealed how they plan to use new investments and partnerships to help drive Juniper's vision of high-speed networking forward as well.

"Electrons and photons live in different worlds, and the fundamental laws of physics tell us their capabilities are different," Juniper (NASDAQ: JNPR) founder and CTO Pradeep Sindhu said during the analyst event. "It's not about Juniper: It's about what is and what is not possible."

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