TechCrunch Follow Palo Alto Networks paid $500M for Thrive-backed Console, sources say The acquisition also leaves Sequoia-backed Serval as the de facto startup leader in AI IT service automation, industry watchers believe. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/02/palo-alto-networks-paid-500m-for-thrive-backed-console-sources-say/ techcrunch.com AI and ML News on Bluesky @ai-news.at.thenote.app bsky.app