May 15, 2024 at 05:36PM
Palo Alto Networks and IBM have announced a partnership to deliver AI-powered security outcomes for customers, offering comprehensive security platforms underpinned by AI. As part of the partnership, Palo Alto Networks will acquire IBM’s QRadar SaaS assets, subject to closing conditions. Both companies aim to accelerate growth and innovation in the security industry using AI technology.
After reviewing the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
1. Palo Alto Networks and IBM have announced a broad-reaching partnership to deliver AI-powered security outcomes for customers, aimed at addressing the complex enterprise technology landscape and cybersecurity challenges driven by digital transformation and AI growth.
2. As part of the partnership, Palo Alto Networks will acquire IBM’s QRadar SaaS assets, and both companies will facilitate the migration of QRadar SaaS clients to Cortex® XSIAM®, the leading next-generation security operations platform. There will be close collaboration to enable a smooth transition, with no-cost migration services offered to qualified customers.
3. Nikesh Arora, Chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks, highlighted the significance of AI in transforming businesses and delivering innovative security solutions, while Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO of IBM, emphasized the benefits of advanced threat protection and automation underpinned by Cortex XSIAM and watsonx.
4. The companies plan to establish a joint Security Operations Center and a joint Cyber Range, as well as integrate Palo Alto Networks’ AI-powered security platforms into IBM’s Consulting Advantage AI services platform. IBM will expand its deployment of Palo Alto Networks AI-powered security platforms internally, and in turn, Palo Alto Networks will integrate watsonx LLMs into Cortex XSIAM to drive additional automation capabilities.
5. The partnership includes plans to bring DevSecOps capabilities to market and expand IBM’s relationship with Prisma® Cloud to enhance secure-by-design DevSecOps capabilities for joint customers.
6. The transaction portion of the announcement is expected to close by the end of September 2024, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
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