vCSR integrates the distributed unit and CSR functionalities into virtualized network elements hosted on a single server.

Under the deal, the firms fused the Juniper Cloud-Native Router, a completely containerized network component, with Samsung’s virtualized DU (vDU) on the Wind River Studio Cloud Platform.

The Juniper Cloud-Native Router takes full advantage of container economics and operational efficiencies, giving service providers the flexibility they need to deploy 5G.

“Juniper’s collaboration with Samsung and Wind River is creating a solution that helps them to amortize 5G investments, build a sustainable infrastructure and create more attractive service offerings,” said Raj Yavatkar, SVP and CTO, Juniper Networks.

The transaction is currently expected to close in late calendar year 2024 or early calendar year 2025, subject to receipt of regulatory approvals.

For the fourth quarter, Juniper’s preliminary results depicts net revenues of $1.36 billion, a decrease of 6% year over year, and a decrease of 2% sequentially.

Price Action: JNPR shares closed higher by 0.24% to $36.99 on Wednesday.