Telenor Labs, Palo Alto Networks partner to foster Cybersecurity Innovation

CIOTechOutlook Team | Monday, 03 March 2025, 11:15 IST

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Telenor and Palo Alto Networks have established a strategic technology partnership aimed at advancing secure digital innovation. Central to this collaboration is Telenor’s Research & Innovation Labs, which will incorporate Palo Alto Networks’ Strata and Cortex platforms to develop pioneering approaches to cybersecurity.

The two companies will collaborate on groundbreaking research focused on cyber security for critical technologies such as AI, 5G/6G, IoT, SASE, and cloud security. Their objective is to create solutions that safeguard the core of the digital ecosystem, enabling businesses to innovate with greater confidence.

Patrick Waldemar, Vice President, Research, Telenor Group stated that, “Telenor’s vision is about more than connecting you to what matters most – it’s about empowering societies and enabling progress. Cybersecurity is the foundation of trust in a connected world. Our partnership with Palo Alto Networks equips us with the advanced tools and expertise needed to secure AI, 5G/6G, and IoT systems, ensuring the innovations of tomorrow are built on a foundation of resilience and security.”

Karine Storaker Braaten, Vice President, Innovation, Telenor Group, says “The technologies that will define the next decade – AI, IoT, 5G/6G, and cloud security – must be secure to deliver on their full potential to better society. Together with Palo Alto Networks, we are building a future where businesses, governments, and individuals can trust that these innovations will work seamlessly and safely. This collaboration is about enabling progress while safeguarding what matters most.”

Dan Beaman, Global Director, Business Development, Palo Alto Networks stated that “Telecommunications providers like Telenor are leading the charge in connecting the world, and cybersecurity is fundamental to that mission. Through this partnership, we are addressing the unique challenges of securing AI, IoT, and next-generation networks at scale, ensuring that businesses and societies can innovate and thrive in an increasingly complex digital world.”

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