{"product_id":"anet-marketing-mix","title":"Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET): Marketing Mix Analysis [June-2026 Updated]","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou get a ready-made, research-based Marketing Mix Analysis of Arista Networks, Inc. Business as of late 2025 that shows how the Company serves cloud, AI, and enterprise customers through software-driven switches, EOS software, R4 routing platforms, XPO liquid-cooled optics, and VeloCloud SD-WAN; reaches buyers through direct sales to cloud titans, enterprise campus and WAN channels, and global manufacturing across the Americas and Southeast Asia; builds demand with Arista 2.0 AI-focused positioning, Gartner 2026 LAN Leader recognition, XPO open-ecosystem MSA leadership, and launches such as EOS Smart AI Suite and Ava-powered AI Agents; and supports pricing strength with \u003cstrong\u003e64.6%\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 non-GAAP gross margin, \u003cstrong\u003e64.1%\u003c\/strong\u003e GAAP gross margin, \u003cstrong\u003e64.2%\u003c\/strong\u003e Q1 2026 non-GAAP gross margin, and \u003cstrong\u003e64\u003c\/strong\u003e days of Q1 2026 DSO, while also highlighting \u003cstrong\u003e15.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e Q1 2026 international revenue and key TSMC Taiwan ASIC dependence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eArista Networks, Inc. - Marketing Mix: Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloud and AI networking hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e centers on Ethernet switches and routers for cloud data centers, enterprise campuses, and AI clusters. Arista’s publicly disclosed speed coverage runs from \u003cstrong\u003e10G\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003e400G\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong\u003e10G, 25G, 40G, 50G, 100G, 200G, and 400G\u003c\/strong\u003e Ethernet. That range matters because AI and cloud networks often mix several speeds in the same fabric, with 100G and 400G used for higher-throughput spine and backend links.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7\u003c\/strong\u003e Ethernet speed tiers: \u003cstrong\u003e10G, 25G, 40G, 50G, 100G, 200G, 400G\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFixed and modular switching platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLeaf-spine architectures for data center fabrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRouting hardware for east-west traffic and backend aggregation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eProduct area\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eNumeric product detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eProduct role\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCloud and AI networking hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10G\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e25G\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e40G\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e50G\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e100G\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e200G\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e400G\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eData center and AI fabric switching\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eEOS software and observability stack\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e Linux-based operating system image\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eNetwork operating system, telemetry, and automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eR4 routing platforms\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eAI backend routing and high-throughput transport\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eXPO liquid-cooled pluggable optics\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e400G\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eOptical interconnects with liquid cooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eVeloCloud SD-WAN for campus\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSD-WAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCampus and branch connectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEOS software and observability stack\u003c\/strong\u003e is the control layer behind the hardware. EOS is a single operating system across the platform, which reduces software variation across devices. The observability stack adds telemetry, automation, and network visibility, which matters in AI and cloud environments where a failure on one link can affect many workloads. The product is sold as software attached to hardware, so its value comes from recurring use, easier operations, and centralized management rather than from a standalone license model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e operating system across the switching and routing portfolio\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTelemetry for network visibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomation for configuration and operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eControl of large-scale fabrics from a common software layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR4 routing platforms for AI backends\u003c\/strong\u003e are the routing products aimed at high-bandwidth backend networks inside AI and cloud builds. The product role is to move traffic between compute, storage, and switching layers at very high scale. The numeric distinction is the \u003cstrong\u003eR4\u003c\/strong\u003e generation itself, which signals a specific product family rather than a generic router line. In product strategy terms, this puts routing hardware closer to the AI workload bottleneck, where backend traffic can become the limiting factor in cluster performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eR4\u003c\/strong\u003e generation routing platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBackend traffic for AI clusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-throughput transport between compute and switching tiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUsed where \u003cstrong\u003e100G\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e400G\u003c\/strong\u003e links matter most\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXPO liquid-cooled pluggable optics\u003c\/strong\u003e are part of the optical interconnect layer. The key numeric point is the \u003cstrong\u003e400G\u003c\/strong\u003e class, which fits the broader move to higher-speed AI and cloud fabrics. Liquid cooling matters because optics can become a heat-density problem as port speeds rise. By combining optics with cooling, the product supports dense deployments where thermal limits can affect reliability and rack design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400G\u003c\/strong\u003e optical interconnect class\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLiquid-cooled pluggable form factor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt for dense rack environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTargets heat management at high port speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVeloCloud SD-WAN for campus\u003c\/strong\u003e sits at the edge of the networking portfolio. The product is used for campus and branch connectivity, where traffic must move across multiple sites with centralized policy control. The product matters because it extends the network beyond the data center into user access and distributed enterprise locations. In marketing mix terms, it expands Arista’s product set from core switching and routing into WAN edge software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSD-WAN\u003c\/strong\u003e software for campus and branch sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePolicy-driven WAN connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEdge networking outside the data center\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnterprise access and site-to-site traffic control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eArista Networks, Inc. - Marketing Mix: Place\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e of Arista Networks, Inc. revenue was international in Q1 2026, so \u003cstrong\u003e84.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e was domestic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect sales to cloud titans\u003c\/strong\u003e are the core place channel for large cloud accounts, with customer access built around direct account coverage instead of retail distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise campus and WAN\u003c\/strong\u003e (wide area network) reach is more partner-led, which fits regional deployment, on-site integration, and post-sale support for campus switching and WAN rollouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlace element\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReal-life data\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistribution meaning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect sales to cloud titans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect account coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge cloud buyers are reached without retail or wholesale layers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise campus and WAN channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCampus and WAN coverage through partners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise deployments depend on local sales, integration, and support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternational revenue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e in Q1 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-U.S. sales remain a smaller share of total revenue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eU.S. revenue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e84.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e in Q1 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe revenue base remains heavily U.S.-centered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturing footprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmericas and Southeast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduction is spread across \u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e regions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASIC fabrication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTSMC in Taiwan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore silicon supply is tied to Taiwan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e international revenue in Q1 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e84.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e U.S. revenue in Q1 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e manufacturing regions: Americas and Southeast Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTSMC fabrication in Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArista Networks, Inc. uses a place structure that keeps cloud customer access direct, enterprise access partner-led, and production spread across \u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTSMC Taiwan dependence matters because a core ASIC input is concentrated in one country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eArista Networks, Inc. - Marketing Mix: Promotion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArista Networks, Inc. promotes itself through \u003cstrong\u003eAI networking\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eanalyst validation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003esoftware launch names\u003c\/strong\u003e. The clearest public signals are \u003cstrong\u003e2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e positioning, a \u003cstrong\u003e2024\u003c\/strong\u003e Gartner Leader placement, and named launches such as XPO, EOS Smart AI Suite, and Ava.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003ePromotion item\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eReal-life fact\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eNumber or year\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003ePromotion use\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eArista 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eAI-focused positioning\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSignals a shift toward AI infrastructure and software-led messaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eGartner LAN Leader\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eGartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eProvides third-party credibility for enterprise sales\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eXPO\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eOpen-ecosystem message tied to MSA, which means multi-source agreement\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSupports supplier flexibility and standards-based buying decisions\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eEOS Smart AI Suite\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eEOS-based software launch\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eEOS\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eLinks the operating system to AI operations messaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eAva-powered AI Agents\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eNamed AI agent launch\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eAva\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eGives sales teams a clear AI automation story for demos and enterprise briefings\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArista 2.0 AI-focused positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e label is a simple promotional device. It separates the AI message from older cloud-switching messaging and gives Arista Networks, Inc. a short way to frame product demand around AI data center networking. The most relevant product numbers in this story are \u003cstrong\u003e400G\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e800G\u003c\/strong\u003e, because they are the speeds buyers use when comparing modern Ethernet infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGartner 2024 LAN Leader\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024\u003c\/strong\u003e Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure matters because it is a third-party signal, not self-promotion. In enterprise networking, that kind of placement helps shorten sales cycles, since buyers often use analyst rankings to filter vendors before technical trials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXPO open-ecosystem MSA leadership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XPO message centers on an open ecosystem and \u003cstrong\u003eMSA\u003c\/strong\u003e support, with MSA meaning multi-source agreement. That matters in procurement because buyers can compare more than one supply path and reduce dependency on a single vendor stack. In promotion terms, this gives Arista Networks, Inc. a standards-based message instead of a closed-platform message.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEOS Smart AI Suite launch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEOS is Arista Networks, Inc.'s operating system brand, so attaching \u003cstrong\u003eSmart AI Suite\u003c\/strong\u003e to EOS ties the software story to AI rather than only switching. This is useful in promotion because it lets the company market the network operating layer, not just the hardware line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAva-powered AI Agents launch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ava name gives the AI story a product identity that can be used in customer meetings, demos, and enterprise presentations. For B2B promotion, that matters because named software is easier to remember than a feature list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnalyst relations through \u003cstrong\u003eGartner\u003c\/strong\u003e recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduct launch messaging through \u003cstrong\u003eXPO\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEOS Smart AI Suite\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eAva\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVersion-based positioning through \u003cstrong\u003e2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTechnical credibility through \u003cstrong\u003e400G\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e800G\u003c\/strong\u003e networking references\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOpen-ecosystem messaging through \u003cstrong\u003eMSA\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eArista Networks, Inc. - Marketing Mix: Price\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArista Networks, Inc. kept a high-margin price structure in 2025 and Q1 2026, with \u003cstrong\u003e64.6%\u003c\/strong\u003e non-GAAP gross margin in 2025, \u003cstrong\u003e64.1%\u003c\/strong\u003e GAAP gross margin in 2025, and \u003cstrong\u003e64.2%\u003c\/strong\u003e non-GAAP gross margin in Q1 2026. Q1 2026 DSO was \u003cstrong\u003e64\u003c\/strong\u003e days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2025, the gap between non-GAAP gross margin and GAAP gross margin was \u003cstrong\u003e0.5\u003c\/strong\u003e percentage points, which is small and shows limited difference between the two measures on a gross profit basis. The \u003cstrong\u003e64.6%\u003c\/strong\u003e non-GAAP gross margin and \u003cstrong\u003e64.1%\u003c\/strong\u003e GAAP gross margin show that higher component costs were partly absorbed rather than fully passed through. A gross margin in the mid-60% range also shows that price remained strong relative to cost of sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eNon-GAAP gross margin\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e64.6%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eGAAP gross margin\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e64.1%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eNon-GAAP gross margin\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eQ1 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e64.2%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eDSO\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eQ1 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e64\u003c\/strong\u003e days\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQ1 2026 non-GAAP gross margin of \u003cstrong\u003e64.2%\u003c\/strong\u003e was \u003cstrong\u003e0.4\u003c\/strong\u003e percentage points below the 2025 non-GAAP gross margin of \u003cstrong\u003e64.6%\u003c\/strong\u003e. That means price realization stayed close to the prior year level even as component costs were partly absorbed. DSO of \u003cstrong\u003e64\u003c\/strong\u003e days shows that accounts receivable were collected in about two months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2025 non-GAAP gross margin: \u003cstrong\u003e64.6%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2025 GAAP gross margin: \u003cstrong\u003e64.1%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQ1 2026 non-GAAP gross margin: \u003cstrong\u003e64.2%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQ1 2026 DSO: \u003cstrong\u003e64\u003c\/strong\u003e days\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2025 non-GAAP minus GAAP gross margin gap: \u003cstrong\u003e0.5\u003c\/strong\u003e percentage points\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2025 non-GAAP gross margin minus Q1 2026 non-GAAP gross margin gap: \u003cstrong\u003e0.4\u003c\/strong\u003e percentage points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pricing data for 2025 and Q1 2026 shows a business that kept gross margins above \u003cstrong\u003e64%\u003c\/strong\u003e while absorbing part of higher component costs. 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