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The Palo Alto Networks Ignite Conference has come to an end. A lot has happened in two days as the conference was crowded with the largest gathering of next-generation firewall experts in the world. Take a look at the round-up of the news below and let us know what you enjoyed the most by replying in the comments section.

[**The Biggest Product Launch in the History of Palo Alto Networks**](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2012/11/the-biggest-product-launch-in-the-history-of-palo-alto-networks/?ts=markdown)

At [Ignite](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/news/events/ignite/?ts=markdown) Tuesday, Lee Klarich, Palo Alto Networks' VP of product management got up on stage in front of about 800 people and described the biggest product launch the company has ever done: the VM-Series virtual firewall, the PA-3000 Series and the M-100 represent new firewall and management platforms -- all of which are supported by the 60+ new features delivered in PAN-OS and Panorama 5.0. [View a complete list of the new features.](http://media.paloaltonetworks.com/documents/whats-new-pan-os-5.0.pdf)

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[**New Additions to the Technology Partner Program**](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/ignite/?ts=markdown)

Also, on Tuesday we announced new additions to the [Palo Alto Networks Technology Partner Program](http://partner.paloaltonetworks.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=62&Itemid=137) -- a program committed to delivering integrated solutions that fundamentally improve network security for the enterprise..

* New authentication and access technology partners include: [RSA](http://www.emc.com/domains/rsa/index.htm), [SafeNet](http://www.safenet-inc.com/), [Swivel](http://www.swivelsecure.com/) and [Bradford Networks](http://www.bradfordnetworks.com/).
* New security risk management partners include: [RedSeal](http://www.redsealnetworks.com/) and [Skybox Security](http://www.skyboxsecurity.com/)
* New network monitoring and availability partners include: [Lancope](http://www.lancope.com/), [Interface Masters](http://www.interfacemasters.com/) and [Garland Technology](http://www.garlandtechnology.com/)

**Breakout Sessions**  
At the largest gathering of next-generation firewall users, attendees were thrilled to talk with industry visionaries about the future of network security. They were able to learn from successful global organizations in 30+ technical sessions. Sessions dug into everything from how people successfully deployed Palo Alto Networks as the primary firewall to how PAN-OS was used to protect an IPv6 network. Visibility, scalability and safe *business* enablement were just a few buzzwords being thrown out from speakers. Plus, with the new Palo Alto Networks offerings the crowd had something extra to be excited about. All presentations will be available shortly [here](http://ignite.paloaltonetworks.com/main/authorization/signIn?target=http%3A%2F%2Fignite.paloaltonetworks.com%2F). (Authorization information included in attendee e-mail).

**Data Center of Doom Book**  
*Choose Your Own Adventure: Data Center of Doom* is a paperback and e-book that combines the mystery of *Choose Your Own Adventure* books with the technology behind Palo Alto Networks products. Click [here](http://datacenterofdoom.com/campaign/5940-12DCOD/index.aspx?cguid=98DFBA59-C505-42F3-A1CE-08EB6675BFAD&name=7AAF9B24F8854BF5B965F02CAC49512E&id=5940) to read the book online. For a secret ending, visit [paloaltonetworks.com/doom](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/doom?ts=markdown).

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In all, Ignite 2012 was an event to connect with other network security leaders and share ideas with their peers. It was an event that won't be forgotten... until next time.

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