Thursday, 3 September, 2026
Palo Alto Networks Acquires Thrive-Backed Console in $500 Million Deal
By TechShots Studio
Palo Alto Networks reportedly paid $500 million in cash and stock to acquire Console, a two-year-old AI startup backed by Thrive Capital. Console uses AI agents to automate routine IT help desk tasks, and the acquisition highlights Palo Alto’s growing push into AI-powered enterprise automation and cybersecurity.
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