Silver Peak Systems, Inc.

What Silver Peak Systems, Inc. does

Silver Peak Systems, Inc. was an enterprise networking company founded in 2004 in Santa Clara, California, specializing in Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solutions. The company's flagship EdgeConnect SD-WAN platform is a cloud-native architecture designed to replace traditional MPLS WAN infrastructure with agile, software-driven connectivity for distributed enterprise branch offices. Following its acquisition by Aruba Networks (a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company) in September 2020, Silver Peak now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary within HPE Aruba Networking, with its products rebranded as HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN and complemented by HPE Aruba Networking SASE and SSE (Security Service Edge) offerings for integrated network-security convergence.

The platform enables enterprise customers to address branch office connectivity, multi-cloud access, SASE implementation, and hybrid network infrastructure requirements, with consistent cloud-delivered security applied across distributed locations. Revenue is generated through enterprise software licensing and subscription-based support contracts, sold via HPE's global enterprise field sales organization and the Silver Peak Partner Edge Program channel network. The company serves a horizontal enterprise customer base globally across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, and has been recognized as a Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for SD-WAN for seven consecutive years through 2024.

Name

Silver Peak Systems, Inc.

Legal name

Silver Peak Systems, Inc.

Website

https://silver-peak.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Silver Peak Systems develops enterprise SD-WAN solutions (EdgeConnect platform) enabling secure branch and multi-cloud connectivity for large enterprises. Acquired by HPE/Aruba in 2020, it now operates as part of HPE Aruba Networking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise SD-WAN / Wide Area Networking Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro industry

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Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) & Secure SD-WAN

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Telecommunications & Network Services/Data & IP Network Services (MPLS, SD-WAN, Ethernet)

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Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) & SSE

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Cybersecurity/Network Security (Perimeter, SASE, Firewalls)

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Enterprise Branch/SD‑WAN Edge CPE (uCPE)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Networking Equipment & Components/Network Access & Edge Devices (CPE/ONT/Modems/Gateways)

Keywords

• SD-WAN solutions
• Enterprise networking
• WAN infrastructure
• SASE platform
• Branch connectivity

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Clara

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing and Subscriptions: Silver Peak generates revenue through software licensing and subscription models for its SD-WAN solutions. The company offers support contracts and the partner program enables channel partners to resell and deploy solutions.
2. Enterprise Software and Support Services: Revenue is derived from enterprise software sales, support contracts, and professional services through the global partner network, integrated into HPE Aruba Networking's broader portfolio.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Silver Peak Systems, Inc. develops and delivers enterprise SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) software platforms that enable secure, high-performance connectivity across distributed branch offices and multi-cloud environments. The company offers the HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN platform as its core product, with integrated SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) and SSE (Security Service Edge) capabilities for cloud-delivered network and security services to enterprise customers.

Product overview

Silver Peak Systems, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of HPE Aruba Networking, offering a unified SASE platform centered on the EdgeConnect SD-WAN solution. The product portfolio includes the core EdgeConnect SD-WAN platform as the foundation, augmented by HPE Aruba Networking SSE (Security Service Edge) for cloud-delivered security, and HPE Aruba Networking SASE for integrated network-security convergence. The company also maintains the Silver Peak Partner Edge Program for global channel partner engagement. Silver Peak's technology enables enterprises to build secure, scalable multi-cloud WAN architectures, replacing traditional MPLS networks with agile SD-WAN solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EdgeConnect: SD-WAN platform product line now marketed under HPE Aruba Networking

Products and services

• HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN

Quantifiable outcome

• 7 consecutive years as Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for SD-WAN

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hewlett Packard Enterprise (Aruba)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Silver Peak was acquired by Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, integrating Silver Peak's SD-WAN technology into HPE Aruba Networking's portfolio. This acquisition combines Silver Peak's SD-WAN capabilities with Aruba's wired and wireless networking solutions to create a comprehensive edge-to-cloud networking platform.

Scale indicators2 records

Direct peers

• Cisco: Cisco offers Catalyst SD-WAN (formerly Viptela) and integrates SD-WAN with its broader networking and security portfolio. Directly competes with Silver Peak/EdgeConnect for enterprise branch WAN refresh deals and is consistently named alongside Silver Peak in Gartner's SD-WAN Magic Quadrant.
• VMware (Broadcom): VMware VeloCloud (now under Broadcom) is one of the original pure-play SD-WAN leaders and a direct rival to EdgeConnect. Sold through a similar enterprise channel motion with strong adoption among large distributed enterprises transitioning off MPLS.
• Fortinet: Fortinet Secure SD-WAN (FortiGate-based) is a top-five competitor named alongside Silver Peak in industry reports. Competes on integrated security-plus-WAN value proposition with strong appeal to security-led enterprise buyers.
• Palo Alto Networks: Palo Alto Networks Prisma SD-WAN (acquired from CloudGenix) is a direct competitor targeting cloud-delivered SD-WAN and SASE. Competes head-to-head with EdgeConnect in enterprise SASE deals where networking and security converge.
• Versa Networks: Versa is a pure-play SD-WAN/SASE vendor consistently named in the Gartner SD-WAN Magic Quadrant alongside Silver Peak. Offers a comparable software-centric platform with strong service-provider channel relationships.
• Juniper Networks: Juniper (now also part of HPE post-2024 acquisition) offers Session Smart SD-WAN and Mist AI-driven WAN assurance. Now a sister brand within HPE, but historically a direct competitor in enterprise SD-WAN deals and a co-leader with Silver Peak in Gartner's SD-WAN Magic Quadrant.

Emerging players

• Cato Networks: Cato is a cloud-native SASE pioneer offering SD-WAN as part of a converged SSE platform. Represents the architectural shift toward cloud-delivered SD-WAN that challenges traditional appliance-based vendors like Silver Peak.
• Aryaka Networks: Aryaka offers managed SD-WAN and SASE services targeting mid-market and enterprise customers. Competes with Silver Peak in MPLS-to-SD-WAN transformation deals, particularly for customers seeking fully managed delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Zscaler: Zscaler is the leader in cloud-delivered SSE/ZTNA and a key competitor in converged SASE deals. While not a pure SD-WAN vendor, Zscaler's partner ecosystem integrates with SD-WAN providers like Silver Peak/EdgeConnect but increasingly seeks to disintermediate them.
• Cloudflare: Cloudflare's Magic WAN and Cloudflare One SASE platform compete in the converged networking-security space where HPE Aruba positions EdgeConnect + SSE. Represents a newer architectural alternative that pressures traditional SD-WAN+SSE bundles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds13 records

Investors8 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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