Palo Alto Networks Unveils Details On NextWave Program Updates

In partner program news, Palo Alto Networks announced more details about current and forthcoming updates to its NextWave Program. Palo Alto Networks Channel Chief Tom Evans (pictured) said in a blog post that “Over the next 12 months, we will unveil the most comprehensive set of NextWave enhancements in our company’s history. These enhancements kick off today with the unveiling of our NextWave program framework, the foundation upon which we will build our partner blueprint for success.”

The program includes five distinct “paths” for partners depending on whether they’re predominantly a solution provider (focused on offering specialized expertise in products and services); an MSSP; a services partner (for consulting, professional or risk liability services); a distributor; or a cloud service provider (focused on marketplace transactions).

Palo Alto Networks is also dramatically expanding its services specializations as well as adding new proficiencies, including professional services proficiencies and the vendor’s first managed services proficiency.