Zscaler Extends Strategic Partnership with VMware to Accelerate Secure Digital Transformation

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Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) has announced a strategic partnership with VMware to enhance security in the evolving digital workplace. This collaboration aims to integrate cloud security and SD-WAN solutions, thus simplifying the adoption of a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture for large enterprises. Key benefits include improved interoperability of products, accelerated customer support through joint engagement, and the combination of both companies' expertise to secure users and data globally.

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• Strategic partnership with VMware enhances security solutions.
• Improved product interoperability will simplify deployment for customers.
• Increased joint technical, sales, and marketing efforts may accelerate customer support.

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Leaders in Cloud Security and SD-WAN Enable Organizations to Simplify Security

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VMworld -- Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS), the leader in cloud security, today announced an expanded strategic partnership with VMware to help organizations simplify security in the new, dynamic workplace.

The dramatic shifts in business needs of the past year require organizations to transform their IT infrastructure by rethinking networking and security. By more closely aligning the next-generation networking and security capabilities from both companies, Zscaler will work with VMware to help large global enterprises simplify the adoption of a complete Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture and more effectively implement Zero Trust security. Customers can expect to benefit from:

• Proven, Industry-leading providers: Brings together two industry leaders in cloud-delivered networking and security to serve the needs of the largest enterprise customers.
• Expanded product collaboration: Enhanced interoperability of products that will make it easier for customers to deploy and operate best-of-breed security and networking infrastructure.
• Partnering for customer success: Joint technical, sales and marketing engagement that will accelerate our ability to support the most forward-leaning customers.
  

“We are excited to partner with VMware because leaders select leaders,” said Jay Chaudhry, Chairman and CEO of Zscaler. “By integrating our purpose-built cloud security with VMware’s cloud-native SD-WAN solution, our customers can focus on outcomes instead of managing infrastructure and point products to secure their workforce.”

“By partnering with Zscaler, we will bring simplicity and scale to securing a modern, future ready workforce,” said Sanjay Poonen, Chief Operating Officer, customer operations, VMware. “Together we will help customers adopt a cloud-centric network and security architecture that connects and protects users, applications, and data, anywhere in the world.”

Learn more about the partnership and integrations on the Zscaler website at https://www.zscaler.com/vmware.

About Zscaler

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across more than 150 data centers globally, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.

Zscaler™, Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™, Zscaler Internet Access™, and Zscaler Private Access™, ZIA™, and ZPA™ and Zscaler B2B™ are either (i) registered trademarks or service marks or (ii) trademarks or service marks of Zscaler, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Any other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

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FAQ

What is the recent partnership between Zscaler and VMware about?

Zscaler's partnership with VMware focuses on integrating cloud security and SD-WAN solutions to simplify security for large enterprises.

How will the partnership benefit Zscaler's customers?

Customers can expect improved product interoperability, simplified SASE adoption, and enhanced support due to joint technical and marketing efforts.

What is Zscaler's stock symbol?

Zscaler's stock symbol is ZS.

When was the Zscaler and VMware partnership announced?

The partnership was announced on September 29, 2020.

What security architecture are Zscaler and VMware promoting together?

They are promoting the adoption of a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture.