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Envision Virgin Racing and Palo Alto Networks Announce Multiyear Partnership
The global cybersecurity leader and carbon neutral Formula E Team work together to promote their shared vision for an improved and safer world SANTA CLARA,
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[{"type":"text","content":"The global cybersecurity leader and carbon neutral Formula E Team work together to promote their shared vision for an improved and safer world\n\n\nSANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, and Envision Virgin Racing, the leading team in the current ABB FIA Formula E World Championship standings have announced today a multiyear partnership. Through this partnership the companies aim to raise awareness around their like-minded missions to build a safe and sustainable future.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nPalo Alto Networks helps address the world's greatest cybersecurity challenges with continuous innovations in cloud security, network security and security analytics. The company leads the way in providing cybersecurity solutions and trusted intelligence that help complex organizations securely advance in an increasingly connected society. \nWith this new partnership, Palo Alto Networks will become an official partner of both Envision Virgin Racing and its innovative 'Race Against Climate Change' sustainability programme, created to help amplify the fight against climate change and accelerate the adoption of zero emission vehicles. \nThis will include the enhancement and optimisation of Envision Virgin Racing's cybersecurity solutions, which are fundamental to the digital safety of the team. In addition, Envision Virgin Racing driver Robin Frijns, who is now second in the driver standing and a firm contender for the championship title, will also become an official ambassador of Palo Alto Networks. \nAs one of the founding teams of the FIA Formula E World Championship, Envision Virgin Racing — owned by world-leading greentech company Envision Group — boasts an impressive record both on and off the track. Aside from securing 11 wins and 33 podiums, Envision Virgin Racing is the first carbon neutral Formula E team (PAS 2060). It is also one of a handful to achieve the FIA's Three Star Sustainability Accreditation, and the only team to partner with the UK government to support their 'Together For Our Planet' initiative and the UN's COP26 global summit.\nThe partnership between the two companies will officially commence at the Formula E Season 7 Berlin E-Prix 14-15 August 2021, where the team's race cars will also sport Palo Alto Networks branding. \nCommenting on t...