Juniper Networks will outsource some manufacturing, logistics services and new product introduction work to Singaporean contract manufacturer Flextronics International, the companies said in a Wednesday statement.The two companies will work together more closely all over the world on Juniper’s security and networking products, they said. Juniper said it hoped the partnership would help it maintain its global growth momentum. Juniper, of Sunnyvale, Calif., is a global leader in networking and communications, while Flextronics is the second-largest contract manufacturer in the world.Flextronics has announced a string of new deals recently, including an agreement with the Lego Group, maker of some of the most popular toys in the world. The Singaporean company, which also produces Xbox 360 game consoles on behalf of Microsoft, is in a pitched battle against Taiwanese rival Hon Hai Precision Industry for the lead in the global contract electronics manufacturing business. Flextronics used to be number one, but Hon Hai took over the top spot a few years ago and has since extended its lead.-Dan Nystedt, IDG News Service (Taipei Bureau) Check out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content feature 8 change management questions every IT leader must answer Designed to speed adoption and achieve business outcomes, change management hasn’t historically been a strength of IT orgs. It’s time to flip that script by asking hard questions to hone change strategies. By Stephanie Overby Nov 30, 2023 10 mins Change Management Change Management IT Operations feature CIO Darlene Taylor’s formula for success: Listen, drive, care This Motor City CIO says building and maintaining credibility starts with an empathy-driven approach, which has the potential to render you highly appealing to top talent. By Michael Bertha Nov 30, 2023 6 mins Automotive Industry IT Leadership news MENA IT Spending to Grow 4% in 2024 By Andrea Benito Nov 30, 2023 2 mins Artificial Intelligence brandpost Sponsored by Huawei 400G: Building bandwidth for the next lap By Jane Chan Nov 30, 2023 5 mins Networking Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe