Palo Alto Networks mua lại công ty khởi nghiệp AI Agent Console với giá 500 triệu USD bằng tiền mặt và cổ phiếu

The Huoxing Finance report, according to Techcrunch, cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks announced the acquisition of AI Agent startup Console for $500 million in cash and stock. Founded in 2024, Console uses AI Agents to automate tasks such as password resets, application permission provisioning, and routine IT troubleshooting, with clients including Ramp, Flock Safety, and Scale AI. Palo Alto Networks plans to integrate Console into its AI-driven security platform, Cortex, enabling security teams to investigate and respond to security alerts using natural language, thereby achieving more automated enterprise security operations. This acquisition marks Palo Alto Networks’ seventh acquisition this year. Previously, the company acquired Chronosphere at a $3.35 billion valuation and cybersecurity startup Koi for $400 million.