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The proposed transaction between HPE and Juniper, if allowed to proceed, would further consolidate an already highly concentrated market — and leave U.S. enterprises facing two companies commanding over 70% of the market,
the complaint said, adding
Juniper has also introduced innovative tools that have materially decreased the cost of operating a wireless network for many customers. This competitive pressure has forced HPE to discount its offerings and invest in its own innovation,
the DOJ said in its complaint
Having failed to beat Mist on the merits, HPE changed tactics and in January 2024 opted to try to buy Juniper instead,
the agency added