OPAQ Joins Palo Alto Networks MSSP Specialization Partner Program

OPAQ Cloud Platform Makes It Possible for Midsize Companies to Access Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall-as-a-Service Capabilities from Service Providers

HERNDON, Va.--()--OPAQ, the network security cloud company, today announced it has joined Palo Alto Networks® MSSP Partner Program to enable managed services providers (MSPs) and managed security services providers (MSSPs) to deliver Palo Alto Networks enterprise-grade security as a cloud service to midsize companies.

“The partnership with OPAQ provides our NextWave partners a platform to provide managed security services to midsized companies. As more businesses make the shift to providing managed services, OPAQ provides partners the ability to deliver enterprise-grade security in a cost-efficient, scalable model,” said Nigel Williams, VP Global MSSP Channels for Palo Alto Networks.

According to 451 Research, “OPAQ’s cloud-based network-security-as-a-service platform simplifies traditional approaches to providing security services, delivering a robust set of security capabilities that help reduce complexity and minimize costs.”

As part of the agreement, OPAQ has selected Palo Alto Networks as the exclusive provider of next-generation firewall technology for the OPAQ cloud platform. OPAQ has deployed Palo Alto Networks appliances in its data centers across the US, and will scale up capacity to support growing demand among MSPs and MSSPs and their midsize enterprise customers.

“This alliance enables our channel partners to seamlessly deploy advanced firewall security protection through OPAQ’s fully automated and orchestrated cloud platform,” said Ken Ammon, Chief Strategy Officer for OPAQ. “Palo Alto Networks is a foundational partner for us, as their technology is an integral part of the security stack in the OPAQ Cloud.”

OPAQ’s enterprise-grade security is delivered through a per user subscription model that tightly integrates a fully encrypted SD-WAN and best-of-breed security capabilities powered by Palo Alto Networks and other trusted security technologies as well as OPAQ’s own patented technologies. It enables service providers to deliver robust protection, centrally monitor and manage customer networks, enforce policies, and generate customizable reports for security and compliance through a single interface. Midsize enterprise clients using OPAQ’s security-as-a-service have decreased costs by more than 40 percent and accelerated deployment time by 91%.

About OPAQ

OPAQ is the premier network security cloud company. OPAQ’s platform-as-a-service enables partners to deliver Fortune 100-grade security-as-a-service to midsize enterprises on a fully encrypted SD-WAN optimized for speed and performance. With OPAQ, service providers are equipped with a simplified ability to centrally monitor security performance and compliance maturity, generate reports, manage security infrastructure, and enforce policies – all through a single interface. This empowers OPAQ partners to grow revenue and margins, eliminate complexity and costs, and establish a competitive advantage that helps them attract and retain customers. Based in Northern Virginia, OPAQ is privately held and is funded by Greenspring Associates, Columbia Capital, Harmony Partners, and Zero-G, Inc. To learn more, visit www.opaq.com.

Contacts

Media:
Marc Gendron PR for OPAQ Networks
Marc Gendron, 781-237-0341
marc@mgpr.net

Release Summary

MSSP Specialization Partnership with Palo Alto enables service providers to seamlessly deploy next generation firewall protection from the OPAQ Cloud.

Contacts

Media:
Marc Gendron PR for OPAQ Networks
Marc Gendron, 781-237-0341
marc@mgpr.net