Arista Networks, Inc. provides data-driven, client-to-cloud networking platforms for AI and data center, campus, routing, WAN, security, and observability environments. Its portfolio spans network operating software, centralized operations and automation, modular and fixed infrastructure platforms, wireless networking, and security analytics.
Arista Networks, Inc. centers its portfolio on a consistent software and operations model that extends from physical infrastructure to hybrid and multi-cloud deployments. It emphasizes automation, telemetry, open programmability, and AI-assisted operations so customers can manage networks with shared workflows across data center, campus, branch, and cloud domains. The company also addresses specialized use cases such as traffic visibility, identity-based access control, and ultra-low-latency networking.
Offerings, Capabilities, and Integrations
Arista Networks, Inc. combines switching, routing, wireless, WAN, observability, and security capabilities around a common operational approach. Its offerings support zero-touch provisioning, configuration and change management, streaming telemetry, path control, packet and flow visibility, network assurance, and AI-assisted diagnostics across distributed environments.
The company is designed to fit into existing infrastructure and automation stacks rather than operate as an isolated platform. It supports standards-based programmability and documented integrations with cloud and enterprise tools such as VMware, OpenStack, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, F5, ServiceNow, Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes. In identity-centric environments, it also integrates with providers such as Okta, Google Workspace, Microsoft Azure, OneLogin, and Ping Identity.
Products and Services
- EOS: Arista’s extensible network operating system, providing a common software foundation for switching and routing with modular architecture, programmability, and streaming telemetry.
- CloudVision: A centralized operations, automation, telemetry, and workflow platform for managing Arista networks across data center, campus, WAN, and cloud environments.
- CloudVision Universal Network Observability (CV UNO): A multi-domain observability capability on CloudVision that combines application visibility with network telemetry to accelerate diagnostics and root-cause analysis.
- CloudEOS: A multi-cloud and cloud-native networking solution that extends EOS into virtual machines and containers for hybrid cloud connectivity, segmentation, telemetry, and automation.
- DANZ Monitoring Fabric: A network visibility and traffic aggregation offering for packet brokering, TAP aggregation, monitoring, compliance, and security analytics.
- CloudVision CUE: A cloud-based management platform for wireless access points that supports centralized policy, provisioning, assurance, and troubleshooting for enterprise Wi-Fi.
- Arista NDR: An AI-enabled network detection and response platform that analyzes network traffic to discover entities, detect threats, and support response and forensic workflows.
- VeloCloud SD-WAN: A cloud-native SD-WAN and Cloud WAN offering for branch, headquarters, and cloud connectivity, with centralized orchestration, dynamic path optimization, and integrated security functions.
- 7800R Series: A modular universal spine and routing family built for large-scale cloud, AI, and service provider environments, with deep buffering, large routing scale, and high-speed Ethernet options.
- 7130 Series: An ultra-low-latency, programmable platform family that combines Layer 1+, FPGA, and switching capabilities for electronic trading, in-network applications, and precise packet processing.
- CloudVision AGNI: A cloud-native identity and network access control offering for user and device onboarding, profiling, certificate management, segmentation, and policy enforcement.
- Wi-Fi 7 Series: Arista enterprise wireless access points for high-density indoor and outdoor deployments, supporting tri-band 802.11be connectivity, integrated assurance, and security functions.
Target Customers
Arista Networks, Inc. primarily serves organizations building or modernizing high-performance network infrastructure, including large AI and cloud data center operators, enterprise IT teams, financial institutions, and specialty cloud service providers. Its portfolio is aimed at customers that want a common operational model across data center, campus, WAN, and cloud environments.
It also targets distributed enterprises that need centrally managed campus, branch, wireless, identity, and security capabilities, including environments such as higher education, healthcare, hospitals, and other multi-site commercial organizations. At the specialized end of the market, Arista Networks, Inc. serves exchanges, trading firms, brokers, and other financial services organizations that require ultra-low-latency networking and precise traffic handling.
Cloud Integrations and Marketplace
- AWS Marketplace: Arista Networks, Inc. has a verified AWS Marketplace presence anchored by CloudEOS Router offerings for hybrid and multi-cloud routing, with CloudVision-aligned operations and telemetry.
- Microsoft Azure Marketplace: Arista Networks, Inc. has a verified Microsoft Azure Marketplace presence that includes CloudEOS Router listings and Azure-available VeloCloud SD-WAN and Arista NDR related offerings.
- Google Cloud Marketplace: Arista Networks, Inc. has a verified Google Cloud Marketplace presence for CloudEOS-based hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity, extending consistent routing and operations into Google Cloud.
Key People
- Jayshree V. Ullal: Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson
- Kenneth Duda: President, Chief Technology Officer and Founder
- Todd Nightingale: President and Chief Operating Officer
- Chantelle Breithaupt: Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President
- Andy Bechtolsheim: Founder and Chief Architect
- Hugh Holbrook: Chief Development Officer
- Christopher Schmidt: Chief Sales Officer
- Ashwin Kohli: Chief Customer Officer
- Tyson Lamoreaux: Senior Vice President, Cloud/AI
Key Facts
- Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, United States
- Employees: 5,115
- Annual Revenue: $9.006 billion
- Parent Company: None
- Subsidiaries: At least 4 significant subsidiaries, including Arista Networks Limited, Arista Technology Ireland Unlimited Company, Arista Networks Holding Corporation, and Arista Holding Limited.
- Publicly Listed: NYSE: ANET
Analyst Recognitions
- Gartner: 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Center Switching — Leader. 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure — Visionary.
- Forrester: 2023 The Forrester Wave: Network Analysis and Visibility, Q2 2023 — Leader.
