In a strategic move to fortify its digital defenses, Zespri International, hailing from New Zealand and standing as the premier marketer of kiwifruit globally, has joined forces with Palo Alto Networks. This collaboration marks a significant leap in enhancing Zespri's cybersecurity capabilities, addressing evolving threats in the digital landscape. Tim Lloyd, Zespri's Head of Digital Operations, underscores the initiative's focus on scalability and agility, ensuring a robust cybersecurity framework that adapts to a dynamic workforce's needs. The partnership commenced with the deployment of Next-Generation Firewalls, showcasing immediate benefits and paving the way for the integration of Prisma SASE and Cortex XDR, aimed at bolstering resilience and visibility across the organization.
The drive towards Palo Alto Networks was spurred by the imperative to secure remote access amid the pandemic and to overcome inconsistent user experiences across Zespri's global presence. Legacy systems and a complex supply chain further accentuated the need for a streamlined cybersecurity strategy. Lloyd highlights the comparative advantage of Palo Alto Networks in delivering cost-effective, end-to-end solutions, emphasizing the seamless user experience and robust support system that underpinned the decision to consolidate Zespri's cybersecurity efforts with Palo Alto Networks.
This partnership has enabled Zespri to extend its firewall strategy to the cloud, leveraging Palo Alto Networks' advanced capabilities for enhanced protection and deeper insights into critical systems.
Source: intelligentcio.com