Arista Networks Inc (ANET)

Overview

Arista Networks, Inc., established in 2004 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a pioneering entity in the realm of data-driven, client to cloud networking solutions. The company’s operations span across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific, reflecting its global reach. Originally named Arastra, Inc., the company underwent a name change to Arista Networks, Inc. in October 2008, marking a significant milestone in its evolution. Arista Networks is highly recognized for its development, marketing, and sale of networking solutions tailored for diverse environments such as data centers, campuses, and routing settings. The primary industries served by the company include internet companies, service providers, financial services organizations, government agencies, media and entertainment companies, and telecommunication service providers. It utilizes a combination of marketing channels including distributors, system integrators, value-added resellers, original equipment manufacturer partners, and a direct sales force to effectively reach its wide-ranging clientele.

Products and Services

• Cloud Networking Solutions

  At the core of Arista's offerings is its cloud networking solutions, featuring the Extensible Operating System (EOS). EOS is a revolutionary, publish-subscribe state-sharing operating system designed for networking, integrated with a set of network applications to provide comprehensive networking solutions.

• Data Center and Cloud Networking Systems

  This category encompasses a variety of solutions including the industry’s newer artificial intelligence (AI) ethernet switching platforms. These platforms are designed to optimize data center and cloud network performance and efficiency.

• Campus Wired and Wireless Products

  Addressing the needs of campus environments, Arista offers an array of wired and wireless networking products that ensure robust, secure, and high-performing connectivity across campuses.

• Routing Systems

  These systems cater to several key networking applications, including Core Routing, Edge Routing, Data Center Interconnect (DCI), Multi-cloud, and Wide Area Networking (WAN) use cases. Each solution is tailored to address the specific networking demands of these diverse applications.

• Software Solutions

  Arista’s suite of value-add software solutions maximizes the capabilities of EOS. These solutions offer end-to-end orchestration, automation, analytics, network monitoring, and security, thereby enhancing overall networking efficiency and protection.

• Post Contract Customer Support Services

  In addition to its product offerings, Arista provides extensive customer support services. This includes technical support, hardware repair and parts replacement beyond standard warranty, bug fixes, patches, and upgrade services, ensuring clients receive the assistance they need for uninterrupted network operation.