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Palo Alto Networks Acquires Console for $500 Million

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Updated Sep 2

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Palo Alto Networks has acquired Console, a startup that automates IT help desk tasks using AI agents, for $500 million in cash and stock. Console, founded in 2024, had previously raised $29 million and was valued at $157 million before the acquisition. This marks Palo Alto Networks' seventh acquisition in 2026.

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What Changed Since Last Update

Sep 2

Palo Alto Networks has expanded its capabilities in IT service management by integrating Console's AI technology into its Cortex platform.

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Confirmed Fact

Palo Alto Networks paid $500 million for Console.

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Console was founded in 2024 and raised $29 million across two funding rounds.

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Console was valued at $157 million before the acquisition.

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This is Palo Alto Networks' seventh acquisition in 2026.

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Palo Alto Networks paid $500M for Thrive-backed Console, sources say

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