Case Study: AutoNation achieves 99% faster branch launches and $3.5M savings with Palo Alto Networks

AutoNation slashes branch launch time from months to 30 minutes with Palo Alto Networks

AutoNation, a Fortune 150 automotive retailer, faced network performance and scalability issues that hindered its rapid expansion and ability to secure customer data. Their legacy infrastructure was unreliable, costly to upgrade, and could not keep pace with the bandwidth demands of new business units. To modernize its security and support growth, AutoNation partnered with Palo Alto Networks.

Palo Alto Networks implemented its Next-Generation Firewalls, Cloud-Delivered Security Services, and Prisma SD-WAN. This solution provided comprehensive visibility, granular security controls, and resilient connectivity. The results were transformative: deployment time for new branches was reduced to just 30 minutes, leading to a 99% reduction in launch timelines. Additionally, AutoNation realized annual OPEX savings of $3.5 million by retiring its legacy MPLS circuits.

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