HPE Aruba and Juniper Networks are both named as a Leader in the 2025 IDC MarketScape for Enterprise Wireless WLAN. Read the excerpt.
We are proud to be recognized as a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Enterprise Wireless LAN 2025 Vendor Assessment as we bring together two of the most dynamic portfolios in networking to better address customer challenges. This year’s IDC MarketScape positions both HPE Aruba Networking and HPE Juniper Networking, which was acquired by HPE in July 2025, in the Leaders Category (HPE Aruba Networking and the now named HPE Juniper Networking are listed separately in the report due to acquisition timing.) Download the excerpt for more information.
Let’s look at some of the key trends that are impacting the WLAN market:
Artificial intelligence in WLAN operations
AI is increasingly transforming WLAN engineering and management. The adoption of AI analytics and automation is enabling faster identification and remediation of network issues, optimizing performance, and enhancing user experiences. Capabilities such as AI radio resource management and digital experience monitoring are becoming essential for proactive network operations.
Flexible architecture and deployment models
Organizations now expect a wide variety of WLAN architecture choices, including cloud-native, on-premises, and hybrid management options. This flexibility allows enterprises to tailor their network management to specific operational needs, whether through software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms, controller-based systems, or microservices appliances.
Integrated security and zero trust
Security remains a top priority for enterprise WLAN deployments. Innovations such as WPA3 encryption, dynamic segmentation, and zero trust architectures are strengthening network protection. Integrated network access control and AI-powered threat detection are helping organizations enforce robust security policies across wired and wireless environments.
Platform-based networking approaches
WLAN is increasingly viewed as part of a broader platform that integrates wired switching, SD-WAN, security, and observability tools. This holistic approach enables unified policy management, centralized visibility, and seamless integration with adjacent networking technologies, supporting diverse environments and use cases.
Support for new spectrum and Wi-Fi standards
The rapid adoption of Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 is expanding available bandwidth and reducing latency, especially in high-density environments. Triband access points supporting 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands are now standard, enabling organizations to meet the demands of modern applications and devices.
Advanced location-based services and IoT integration
Modern WLAN solutions increasingly support precise asset tracking, indoor wayfinding, and robust IoT connectivity. Integrated radios and advanced analytics facilitate seamless management of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and location-based services, opening new possibilities for operational efficiency and user engagement.
As a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Enterprise Wireless LAN 2025 Vendor Assessment, we feel we are uniquely positioned to help you address these trends and deliver a self-driving network with the following no matter which you select—HPE Aruba Networking or HPE Juniper Networking:
- AI operations: Our networking solution uses multivendor agentic AI operations. It’s backed by over a decade of data science and delivers more than 80% efficacy.1
Plus, it keeps learning and improving, thanks to our large experience model. Unlike other vendors that claim to have agentic AI, HPE is delivering 24x7 autonomous AI to find and fix problems and optimize network performance. - Complete client-to-cloud network portfolio: We offer a full range of Wi-Fi 7 (and Wi-Fi 6E) hardware. Whether you prefer cloud, on-premises, virtual private cloud, or network-as-a-service (NaaS) options, you get reliable, consistent performance and a smooth experience for both users and operators.
- Integrated advanced security and zero trust architectures: Our solutions feature robust security capabilities such as WPA3 encryption, dynamic segmentation, intrusion detection, and zero trust network access (ZTNA). These features enable organizations to enforce granular, identity-based policies, authenticate and authorize users and devices, and protect sensitive data across wired, wireless, and cloud environments. The integration of AI-powered threat detection and context-aware policy engines further strengthens defenses against evolving cyber threats, helping ensure compliance and peace of mind.
We’re continuing to innovate, cross-pollinating the HPE Aruba Networking and HPE Juniper Networking capabilities by leveraging their respective microservices-based architectures. We’re looking to apply Mist AIOps microservices to HPE Aruba Networking and HPE Aruba Networking security innovation to Juniper Mist deployments.
Whether you’re building a network to support your AI strategy or using AI to make your network run better, both HPE Aruba Networking and HPE Juniper Networking solutions deliver outstanding performance. Together, they deliver the power, performance, and easy management that your organization demands.
Learn more about our secure, AI WLAN solutions:
HPE Aruba Networking access points
HPE Juniper Networking wireless access
HPE Juniper Networking Wi-Fi access points and edge
Meet the author:
Gayle Levin, Product Marketing Lead Wireless, HPE
https://www.linkedin.com/in/glevin/
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Gayle is the product marketing lead for wireless at HPE Aruba Networking. She is focused on the latest wireless technologies—like Wi-Fi 7 and private 5G—and how enterprises are adopting and achieving value from HPE Aruba Networking solutions.
