Palo Alto closes IBM QRadar SaaS buy, extends security partnership>
Nework World – Michael Cooney
This summary outlines the key points of Palo Alto Networks’ acquisition of IBM’s QRadar platform and their expanded partnership:
1) Palo Alto Networks has completed the acquisition of IBM’s QRadar security intelligence platform.
2) Existing QRadar customers will be migrated to Palo Alto’s Cortex XSIAM platform at no cost.
3) IBM Consulting will handle the migration for eligible clients, ensuring continuity of workflows and expertise.
4) QRadar on-premises customers will continue to receive IBM support and updates.
5) The partnership includes integrations between IBM’s watsonx AI platform and Palo Alto’s XSIAM.
6) Palo Alto plans to integrate watsonx LLMs into Cortex for enhanced automation capabilities.
7) IBM’s managed security services and SOC consulting groups will use Palo Alto’s Cortex XSIAM suite.
8) IBM will adopt Palo Alto’s AI-powered security platforms internally for its global workforce.
9) The partnership aims to build industry-vertical capabilities on Cortex XSIAM using watsonx technology.
10) Over 1,000 IBM consultants are being trained on Palo Alto Networks’ security solutions.
11) The collaboration extends to Prisma Cloud platform integration with IBM Consulting’s services.
12) The acquisition represents a consolidation in the security market, with SIEM tools giving way to XDR offerings.
13) Palo Alto gains a large customer base and new go-to-market opportunities through IBM’s global presence.
14) The deal enhances both companies’ capabilities in delivering comprehensive security solutions and services
This partnership signifies a major shift in the security landscape, combining Palo Alto’s advanced security platforms with IBM’s global consulting expertise and AI capabilities.
Link: https://www.networkworld.com/article/3504683/palo-alto-closes-ibm-qradar-saas-buy-extends-security-partnership.html