IBM, Palo Alto Networks announce expanded strategic partnership

IBM (IBM) Consulting and Palo Alto Networks (PANW) announced that they will expand their strategic partnership to “better enable clients to strengthen their end-to-end security postures and navigate evolving security threats.” The companies said “Palo Alto Networks, a global cybersecurity leader, will be in a select group of strategic IBM Consulting partners and IBM Consulting will be a premier security services partner for Palo Alto Networks… As part of this relationship, the companies will jointly offer enhanced security solutions delivered by IBM Consulting Cybersecurity Services, integrating Palo Alto Networks security technologies. The expanded partnership will initially focus on two key areas: helping companies modernize their security operations and securing cloud transformations.”