Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has expanded a networking deal with Oracle, which will see HPE Juniper networking routers and switches deployed across Oracle's AI data centers. HPE is describing this multi-year global deployment as one of the industry's largest AI infrastructure buildouts, according to a recent report by CRN.The expanded agreement will involve HPE's QFX data center switching, built on Broadcom's Tomahawk silicon, and HPE's PTX routing platform, which utilizes HPE's proprietary Express 5 ASIC. This silicon is highlighted by HPE CEO Antonio Neri as a key differentiator, enabling massive scalability and performance crucial for AI workloads.The deployment is intended to support Oracle's growing AI cloud infrastructure, including regional data centers and edge networks. HPE anticipates this high-profile deal will generate significant interest in its networking infrastructure portfolio and drive further AI-focused networking deals, showcasing the company's capabilities in providing scalable, high-performance networks for the burgeoning AI market.Source: CRN