Is Palo Alto Networks a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant?

Palo Alto Networks was recently named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Security Service Edge (SSE) as well as a Leader in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SD-WAN. Learn more about Accenture and Palo Alto Networks.

Is the SS Palo Alto a Santa Cruz County landmark?

The SS Palo Alto might be the most unlikely of Santa Cruz County landmarks. Constructed of concrete in 1919, and named for another Bay Area town, the Cement Ship—a nickname quickly adopted by most locals—has been a beloved icon of Seacliff State Beach in Aptos since it was hauled out to the seafront in 1929.

How did the SS Palo Alto celebrate its 100th birthday?

In 2019, in honor of the SS Palo Alto’s 100th birthday, local organizations such as Friends of the Santa Cruz State Parks hosted numerous events to celebrate the ship and its history. Locals and visitors shared memories, celebrated, and paid special tribute to this beloved Santa Cruz County icon.

What happened to the SS Palo Alto?

In 1936, the SS Palo Alto was sold to the State of California, and made an official part of Seacliff State Beach—the sale price was $1. Visitors were welcome to stroll the ship’s deck and marvel at the concrete curiosity and the surrounding bay. Yet, by the 1950s, years of deterioration forced portions of the ship to be closed to the public.