In the realm of networking acquisitions, Arista Networks’ acquisition of VeloCloud brings about questions regarding the integration of newer, security-focused capabilities like Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) into VeloCloud’s existing SD-WAN technology. Despite the acquisition, there are still gaps to be filled in order to fully implement these advanced security features.
Looking towards the future of networking in 2025, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on data flows within networks cannot be ignored. Arista Networks CEO, Jayshree Ullal, emphasizes the transformative effect of AI on WAN architectures, with AI agents redefining traditional concepts of users and sites within a network. The rise of AI agents accessing data independently is reshaping the landscape of network traffic management.
With the evolving landscape of AI-driven data flows, the next phase of SD-WAN evolution involves the identification, security, and optimization of AI traffic across distributed enterprises. Sanjay Uppal, VP and general manager of the new VeloCloud Division at Arista Networks, underscores the importance of addressing AI traffic across various endpoints within an organization, spanning branches, campuses, and data center locations. Collaboration with a networking systems leader is key to providing customers with a comprehensive solution that caters to the evolving demands of modern networks.
