About Arista Networks

Company Origin

Arista Networks was founded in 2004 in Santa Clara, California, by Andy Bechtolsheim, David Cheriton, and Kenneth Duda. The company emerged from the vision to build next-generation cloud networking solutions.

Company History

Arista Networks went public in 2014 and has since become a major player in cloud networking infrastructure. The company has consistently focused on delivering software-driven cloud networking solutions for large datacenter and high-performance computing environments.

Mission

To deliver software-driven cloud networking solutions that transform how organizations build and operate their networks in the era of cloud computing.

Vision

To be the leading provider of cloud networking platforms that enable customers to achieve unprecedented levels of network performance, reliability, and automation.

Values

• Innovation in cloud networking technology
• Customer-centric approach
• Engineering excellence
• Operational simplicity
• Open standards and interoperability

Products and Services

Arista offers a comprehensive portfolio of Ethernet switches, network operating systems, and cloud networking software. Their solutions span data center switching, campus networking, and routing platforms.

Latest Technologies

Arista is at the forefront of software-defined networking (SDN), network automation, and AI-driven network operations. The company continues to innovate in areas such as cognitive cloud networking and autonomous network operations.

Curiosities

• Co-founder Andy Bechtolsheim was also a co-founder of Sun Microsystems
• The company's EOS (Extensible Operating System) is built on a Linux foundation
• Arista's switches are used by major cloud providers and financial trading firms requiring ultra-low latency