CloudGenix is a technology company specializing in software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) solutions designed to optimize enterprise connectivity to cloud applications and services. Founded in 2013 as an SD-WAN startup, the company developed an innovative platform that simplifies network management, enhances application performance, and reduces costs for businesses transitioning to hybrid cloud environments. Its SD-WAN architecture leverages intelligent path selection, application-aware routing, and centralized policy management to deliver secure, scalable connectivity across multiple WAN links, including MPLS, broadband internet, and LTE. The company's flagship product, CloudBlades, allows for seamless integration with major cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, enabling enterprises to prioritize traffic and ensure low-latency access to SaaS applications. CloudGenix targeted mid-market and enterprise customers seeking alternatives to traditional networking hardware, emphasizing software-centric approaches over proprietary appliances. In 2020, CloudGenix was acquired by Palo Alto Networks for approximately $420 million, integrating its SD-WAN capabilities into the broader Prisma SD-WAN portfolio to strengthen Palo Alto's offerings in secure access service edge (SASE) solutions. Prior to the acquisition, CloudGenix raised significant venture capital funding from investors including Sequoia Capital, Greylock Partners, and Lightspeed Venture Partners, totaling over $100 million across multiple rounds. The company was headquartered in San Jose, California, and operated primarily in the United States, with a focus on disrupting the legacy WAN market dominated by vendors like Cisco and VMware.