Sit back, relax and enjoy this week\u2019s Channel Scoop.<\/p>\n
New Palo Alto Networks CEO:<\/strong> CEO Nikesh Arora, and vice chairman of the board, Mark McLaughlin, spoke with Jim Cramer of CNBC\u2019s Mad Money about the importance of the platform in securing our digital way of life, and how the future of cybersecurity will rely on software, cloud technologies and machine learning to generate predictive and proactive answers to some of security\u2019s biggest challenges. Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n New Worldwide Channels Leadership:<\/strong> After five years of dedicated service with Palo Alto Networks, Ron Myers retires and will be spending more time with his family. After having done an outstanding job implementing a sound channels strategy in the Americas, Karl Soderlund takes over the reins as Senior Vice President Worldwide Channels. Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n Traps Deal Boost:<\/strong> 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% discount increase.\u00a0View\u00a0details<\/a>.<\/p>\n NextWave Partner Huddle \u2013 June 21: <\/strong>\u00a0With all the changes across Palo Alto Networks, you won\u2019t want to miss the upcoming webinar with special guest speakers. You\u2019ll have the opportunity to ask questions and get answers directly from Channel executives. Register today<\/a>.<\/p>\n