Juniper Networks and NEC Build New Network for Herotel to Create South Africa''s First Commercial Network Driven by Segment Routing Scalable, Agile Network Designed to Deliver an Affordable, Superior User Experience Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR ), a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, and NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), a leading global integrator of IT and network technologies, today announced that they have worked with Herotel , South Africa''s largest fixed wireless service provider, to enable the country''s first commercial network to deploy segment routing as part of a significant network upgrade initiative. Herotel''s operational drivers for this innovation and investment include scalability and reach, agility, cost-effectiveness and the ability to consistently provide a superior user experience that can be tailored to regional requirements. Since its foundation in 2014, Herotel''s overarching mission has been to drive ubiquitous, affordable internet connectivity and access to services and content across South Africa''s 1.22 million Km², including communities in remote districts. In addition to rapid organic growth of its network, the acquisition of numerous local service providers over a short period of time has further broadened Herotel''s reach.