Google Cloud lands deal with Palo Alto Networks ‘approaching $10 billion’

SAN FRANCISCO: Alphabet’s cloud computing unit and cybersecurity ‍company Palo Alto Networks on Friday announced an expanded partnership that one source ⁠told Reuters was by far Google Cloud’s largest security services deal.

The contract comprises a commitment by Palo Alto to pay a sum “approaching $10 billion” to Google Cloud ‌over several ‌years, according to the person with direct knowledge of the matter.

Executives at both companies declined ‌to comment on the specific figures of the contract.