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[Channel Scoop](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/channel-scoop/?ts=markdown)  
[Partners](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/partners/?ts=markdown)  
[5 Mistakes](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/tag/5-mistakes/?ts=markdown)  
[cloud](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/tag/cloud/?ts=markdown)  
[NGFW](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/tag/ngfw/?ts=markdown)

Sit back, relax and enjoy this week's Channel Scoop.

* **Do your customers need a refresh?** The new Refresh Plus [partner marketing campaign](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__paloaltonetworksent.us.newsweaver.com_paloaltonetworkschannel.ChannelsMinute_3mmiv3ch2n7769zhn11fow-3Femail-3Dtrue-26a-3D6-26p-3D106627-26t-3D61376&d=DwMFaQ&c=V9IgWpI5PvzTw83UyHGVSoW3Uc1MFWe5J8PTfkrzVSo&r=iLPPQ_WH8VxYvL-2j3YoCuBGBnvauqPMQVcqYVvsRAQ&m=RbD21ntJxB45_1P511BDx4y4Id9V7G1YmzyK6QfVjGs&s=fg9GvBrS0d_XLX0EpxAjnAgg-VClDjKiOjYuJdX3z-U&e=) is now available. Use these assets to educate your customers on the new PA-5260 next-generation firewall.

* **Get Ready for Ignite '18:** You and your customers won't want to miss this event. [View details](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__paloaltonetworksent.us.newsweaver.com_paloaltonetworkschannel.ChannelsMinute_1gfefvz7et5769zhn11fow-3Femail-3Dtrue-26a-3D6-26p-3D106627-26t-3D61376&d=DwMFaQ&c=V9IgWpI5PvzTw83UyHGVSoW3Uc1MFWe5J8PTfkrzVSo&r=iLPPQ_WH8VxYvL-2j3YoCuBGBnvauqPMQVcqYVvsRAQ&m=RbD21ntJxB45_1P511BDx4y4Id9V7G1YmzyK6QfVjGs&s=ET9HkKXMYcvpFwcLfk4Mwh0mdv6XuNVjx4AHswrtEyA&e=).

* **Become an ASE: Public Cloud Associate:** Public Cloud is a critical piece of the Palo Alto Networks strategy, and on the mind of customers everywhere. Encourage your partners to get on board and fuel their success with this [new online training](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__paloaltonetworksent.us.newsweaver.com_paloaltonetworkschannel.ChannelsMinute_rrnwu97y92j769zhn11fow-3Femail-3Dtrue-26a-3D6-26p-3D106627-26t-3D61376&d=DwMFaQ&c=V9IgWpI5PvzTw83UyHGVSoW3Uc1MFWe5J8PTfkrzVSo&r=iLPPQ_WH8VxYvL-2j3YoCuBGBnvauqPMQVcqYVvsRAQ&m=RbD21ntJxB45_1P511BDx4y4Id9V7G1YmzyK6QfVjGs&s=hL9_hOCIaqeaQw3-_opv1LKO-xR-OExD-sECjEnU6TU&e=).

* **CYBERFORCE Program Reset:** Partners need to get to the next level by January 31, 2018 to maintain their status through January 31, 2019. [View details](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__paloaltonetworksent.us.newsweaver.com_paloaltonetworkschannel.ChannelsMinute_111k0sa3pib769zhn11fow-3Femail-3Dtrue-26a-3D6-26p-3D106627-26t-3D61376&d=DwMFaQ&c=V9IgWpI5PvzTw83UyHGVSoW3Uc1MFWe5J8PTfkrzVSo&r=iLPPQ_WH8VxYvL-2j3YoCuBGBnvauqPMQVcqYVvsRAQ&m=RbD21ntJxB45_1P511BDx4y4Id9V7G1YmzyK6QfVjGs&s=i_vNoAU-7gzAwp5l3sazNigM52uaZ0dFutFC9dVnR2E&e=).

* **5 Critical Mistakes to Avoid:** Have you seen our blog series where we dive into the five critical mistakes to avoid when evaluating a next-generation firewall? Find out why choosing an NGFW in a Silo is a critical mistake you should avoid. [Read more](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2018/01/5-critical-mistakes-avoid-choosing-ngfw-silo/).

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