Palo Alto Networks to acquire observability firm Embrace
PANW•Palo Alto Networks to acquire Embrace for observability expansion
Palo Alto Networks plans to acquire Embrace to add Real User Monitoring to its Observability platform and expand into digital experience monitoring.
The deal is expected to close in Palo Alto Networks’ first quarter of fiscal 2027, subject to customary closing conditions.
The company also introduced Synthetics monitoring built by its Autonomous Digital Experience Management team to validate app performance from distributed locations.
The Observability business surpassed USD 300 million in ARR in Q3 FY26, following the Chronosphere acquisition in January 2026.




