The partnership will enable knowledge sharing and collaboration among Palo Alto users and security professionals spread across multiple industries
Garland Technology, a leading manufacturer of network visibility 
and data access hardware, announced that it has become the founding partner forthe Palo Alto Networks user group called ‘Fuel.’ The group consists of Palo Alto users and other security enthusiasts who are keen on enhancing their knowledge about the latest security products and industry trends. The partnership will benefit IT security professionals by providing them leadership opportunities and educational resources, besides enabling easier access to technology experts from Garland and Palo Alto Networks.
Mr Chris Bihary, CEO and Co-Owner at Garland Technology, says, “We have been working with Palo Alto Networks and their uses as a technology partner for years. When we were approached with the idea of being a founding partner, we enthusiastically decided to support this user group.”
Fuel is a great opportunity for users and user companies alike. It serves as a platform for fostering innovation, collaboration and knowledge sharing among the group members. The group plans to expand its reach in India and engage the growing community of security users in the country. Both Palo Alto and Garland already have a strong presence in India through their value-added distributor (VAD) RAH Infotech.
Mr Ashok Kumar, MD and CEO, RAH Infotech says, “Palo Alto Networks and Garland Technology have already established a firm foothold in the country and are catering to a wide range of industries. With the expansion of Fuel group in India, the two companies will be able to engage even more closely with the user community here. The group can serve as a useful global resource to connect with peers, engage with industry-focused groups and learn from expert users.”
RAH Infotech, a specialized VAD focused on Enterprise & Application Security and Application Delivery, is a distributor for both Garland Technology and Palo Alto Networks products in India. RAH adds value to its partners and resellers by offering a comprehensive range of solutions that help in securing customers’business critical business applications with Network TAPs and Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW).
Blake Wofford, President at Fuel said, “Fuel is excited to welcome Garland Technology as one of its Founding Partners. This will allow both the organizations to combine efforts to advance network administration while shaping the future of this global community of security professionals.”
Fuel is a non-profit organization that provides users with the most up-to-date information on security products and services across the industry. Fuel’s Partnership Program enables members to interact with thousands of professionals responsible for securing information and critical infrastructure as they collaborate on key challenges and look for the latest advanced solutions.
