Telenor and Palo Alto Networks have joined forces in a strategic technology partnership to shape the future of secure digital innovation.
Telenor and Palo Alto Networks have joined forces in a strategic technology partnership to shape the future of secure digital innovation.
At the core of this collaboration is Telenor’s Research & Innovation Labs, which will integrate Palo Alto Networks cutting-edge platforms – Strata and Cortex – to pioneer new approaches to cybersecurity.
Together, the companies will drive transformative research into cybersecurity for critical technologies like AI, 5G/6G, IoT, SASE, and cloud security, delivering solutions that secure the foundations of digital society and empower businesses to innovate with confidence.
By combining advanced security tools with Telenor’s expertise in connectivity and digital services, the partnership aims to address:
AI Security: Securing AI-powered technologies with Palo Alto Networks Precision AI, providing precise threat detection and protection of AI-driven services.
5G/6G Resilience: Developing robust security frameworks for next-generation networks, safeguarding the infrastructure that will power global connectivity and smart cities.
IoT and OT Protection: Building advanced defenses for connected devices and operational technology, particularly in sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and public services.
SASE and Cloud Security: Delivering secure access to applications and services through SSE and SASE frameworks and providing multi-cloud protection to enable businesses and individuals to operate confidently in a cloud-driven world.
Securing Critical Services: Creating end-to-end security solutions for the essential digital services that underpin modern life, from telecommunications to financial systems.
“Telenor’s vision is about more than connecting you to what matters most – it’s about empowering societies and enabling progress,” said Patrick Waldemar, Vice President of Research at Telenor Group. “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.”
Driving Innovation, Securing the Future
This partnership creates solutions that go beyond addressing today’s threats – it is about shaping a secure and sustainable digital future. Karine Storaker Braaten, Vice President of Innovation at Telenor Group, said, “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.”
By combining their expertise, Telenor and Palo Alto Networks are setting a new benchmark for secure digital transformation. “Telecommunications providers like Telenor are leading the charge in connecting the world, and cybersecurity is fundamental to that mission,” said Dan Beaman, Global Director of Business Development at Palo Alto Networks. “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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