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On March 14, Palo Alto Networks announced that we will extend our cloud security capabilities and leadership. This acquisition, once combined, will strengthen our joint offering, allowing us to push the boundaries of cloud security and offer our mutual customers a level of multi-cloud protection that no one else can deliver. [Read more](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/company/press/2018/palo-alto-networks-announces-intent-to-acquire-evident-io). * **Traps Deal Boost:** Get the word out! For any net new, partner-initiated opportunity that gets deal registered and closed between March 1, 2018 and July 31, 2018, Traps Specialized partners get a 15 percent discount increase. [View details](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/partners/nextwave-partner-portal/partner-program/traps-specialization). * **Don't Miss Q3 FY18 NextWave Partner Huddle:** [Register today](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/partners/nextwave-partner-portal/partner-program/events) for the March 22 webinar. 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