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# You Said It: We Need A More Secure Cloud Environment

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For many businesses, proper security is still a barrier to embracing cloud computing and taking advantage of the TCO, op-ex and efficiency benefits the cloud model promises.

[Palo Alto Networks](https://paloaltonetworks.com/) is tackling these challenges head-on, thanks in part to our just-announced [integration with VMware NSX](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2013/11/palo-alto-networks-vmware-milestone-software-defined-data-center-security/), which combines [VMware's network virtualization platform](http://www.vmware.com/products/nsx/) with our virtualized next-generation security platform and our [Panorama centralized management software](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/network-security/panorama).

With this integrated approach, our virtualized next-generation security capabilities can be deployed in an automated manner and appropriate application traffic steered to our virtual platform without the hassle of constantly re-configuring the network.

We know that a more agile, more secure, more efficient data center environment is important to you -- you told us so! Earlier this month, we conducted a survey about cloud infrastructure and security priorities, the results of which we're pleased to share today.

![Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Infographic](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/PAN_CloudSecurityInfographic10-01-500x1988.jpg)

Do any of these results surprise you? Leave a comment and let us know what you think.

While you're at it, read more about the [new Palo Alto Networks VMware integration](https://paloaltonetworks.com/company/press/2013/palo-alto-networks-and-vmware-transform-cloud-deployments-with-integrated-network-virtualization-and-next-generation-security-solution.html), and check out what the industry is saying about our launch thus far:

* [Network World](http://www.networkworld.com/news/2013/111813-palo-alto-vmware-276075.html?t51hb&hpg1=mp)
* [SecurityWeek](http://www.securityweek.com/vmware-and-palo-alto-networks-partner-secure-software-defined-data-centers)
* [Ethereal Mind](http://etherealmind.com/buzz-vmware-and-palo-alto-networks-do-deeper-integration/)
* [SDN Central](http://www.sdncentral.com/news/palo-alto-networks-vmware-security-east-west/2013/11/)

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