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Nysernet and Arista Partner to Expand Member Value, Performance and Community

Written by nysernet | May 18, 2026 12:00:00 PM

Nysernet is proud to announce a new partnership with Arista, introducing a membership benefit designed to help members get more from their technology investments while simplifying how networks are built, managed and secured.

At its core, this partnership is about delivering affordable, high-performance technology through membership. Nysernet members can now access exclusive added value on Arista purchases, from five to 15 percent depending on membership tier, helping organizations maximize budgets while advancing critical infrastructure.

But the benefit goes beyond cost savings.

Together, Nysernet and Arista are creating new opportunities for members to reduce operational complexity, strengthen network visibility and improve reliability across campus, research and enterprise environments. With a unified operating model, open standards and real-time insights, members gain the tools to keep networks running efficiently and the support to plan for what comes next.

“Everything we do starts with listening to our members, understanding where they are feeling pressure and where we can make things easier,” said Anna Walsh, chief membership officer at Nysernet. “This partnership with Arista is a direct response to that. It is about bringing forward meaningful solutions that reduce complexity, stretch limited resources further and give our members confidence that they have the right partners in place to move forward.”

Just as important, this partnership expands the Nysernet community.

Members will have access to exclusive briefings, product demonstrations, training opportunities and peer engagement through Arista’s ecosystem, connecting IT leaders with others solving similar challenges. In a landscape where teams are often asked to do more with less, that shared expertise matters.

Experience the Partnership in Action

Members and prospective members will have the opportunity to connect directly with Arista at upcoming events:

  • NYSCIO | June 16-17, 2026: Arista will be onsite to meet with the Nysernet community, share insights and discuss how organizations can take advantage of the new membership benefit. Learn more and register: https://cvent.me/dmanyP 
  • Arista Campus Networking Day | June 24, 2026: A hands-on event focused on modern campus networking strategies. Learn more and register: https://events.arista.com/campus_networking_day_buffalo_ny

These events offer an opportunity to see how the partnership translates into real-world impact, from simplifying infrastructure to improving performance and resilience.

Built for Members, Designed for What’s Next

This collaboration reflects Nysernet’s commitment to delivering purpose-built solutions, sector-specific expertise and a member-driven advantage. We work alongside our community to reduce complexity, strengthen security and make every technology decision more impactful.

At Nysernet, you are not navigating these challenges alone.

Get Started

Ready to take advantage of the Nysernet and Arista membership benefit?

Contact our team to get started: membership@nysernet.org
Learn more: https://nysernet.org/membership