Fortinet Secure SD-WAN deployed at more managed security service providers
Fortinet, the global cybersecurity provider driving the convergence of networking and security, has announced that service providers are turning to Fortinet secure networking solutions to help capitalise on new business opportunities and address customer needs.
Eleven new managed security service providers (MSSPs) have adopted Fortinet Secure SD-WAN to help drive better business outcomes and experiences for their customers. Globe Business, SPTel; and Tata Teleservices join a growing list of service providers across the globe utilising Fortinet Secure SD-WAN as the foundation for new and differentiated connectivity services without compromising on security.
Said Teh Yeok Peng, VP, Managed Services & Customer Solutions, SPTel in Singapore: “SPTel is re-imagining cybersecurity by providing virtualised, on-demand, managed security services to enable companies and their decision-makers to react quickly to a changing threat landscape. We are extending cybersecure networks with the same level of corporate-grade support and security to those working from home, enabled by our partnership with Fortinet. Customers can benefit from the enhanced performance for their business collaboration tools with a business-class digital network that delivers < 1 ms network (two-way) latency, bandwidth upgrade in minutes, and cybersecurity on demand.”
"Globe Business continues to drive innovation with a digital-first mindset through a collaborative partnership with Fortinet,
a leader in secure networking. Beyond expanding our SD-WAN portfolio,
this partnership builds a strong foundation
for innovation that addresses the critical needs of enterprises in the
Philippines, by taking a next-generation approach and converged cybersecurity and networking strategy," added Chris Cheng, VP for Connectivity and Digital Products for Globe Business, Enterprise Group in the Philippines.
“Tata Tele Business Services (TTBS) has collaborated with Fortinet to empower Indian enterprises with a secure and reliable connectivity solution that delivers exceptional end-user experiences. By incorporating Fortinet Secure SD-WAN into our portfolio of core connectivity, business communication, cloud and SaaS, TTBS has strengthened the ability to meet the increasing demand for integrated and automated security solutions.
"SD-WAN supports enterprises in their digital transformation efforts by offering unmatched flexibility, scalability, and next-generation security features, along with valuable business intelligence capabilities. TTBS is committed to democratising smart digital solutions by making them accessible at affordable price-points to all businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and empower them to ‘Do Big’ in their respective business segments,” commented Vishal Rally, Senior VP, Product Commercial and Marketing, Tata Teleservices.
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN serves as the foundation for organisations to
seamlessly adopt advanced networking technologies including Secure
Access Service Edge (SASE), SD-branch, and zero trust network access
(ZTNA).
John Maddison, EVP of Products and CMO at Fortinet said: “Fortinet is uniquely equipped to deliver industry-leading secure networking solutions that are integrated across SD-WAN, SASE, SD-Branch, ZTNA, and beyond. This
allows us to support our partners and their customers in their journey
to converging networking and security. What this means for our MSSP
partners is the creation of new revenue streams and the opportunity to
help customers securely and seamlessly reduce complexity, improve
digital experience, and maximise ROI.”
Fortinet secure networking solutions converge networking and security capabilities and are built to be easily expanded across SD-WAN, SASE, SD-Branch, and ZTNA. Fortinet is the only vendor that integrates and manages all functions with a single operating system, FortiOS. This integration across solutions is why MSSPs are partnering with Fortinet to deliver leading managed services.
Fortinet was recently recognised as a Leader in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SD-WAN1. Fortinet was also named a Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for SD-WAN2 based on user reviews of the Fortinet Secure SD-WAN solution, and was listed as a Representative Vendor in the 2022 Gartner Market Guide for Single-Vendor SASE3. Additionally, a recent commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Fortinet found that organisations that deployed Fortinet Secure SD-WAN achieved a 300% return on investment over three years with payback in eight months and a 65% reduction in the number of network disruptions, among other benefits.
The managed SD-WAN market is expected to grow to US$8.8 billion in 2026, a CAGR of 20.2% according to Gartner4.1 Gartner, Magic Quadrant for SD-WAN, Jonathan Forest, Naresh Singh, Andrew Lerner, Karen Brown, 12 September 2022.
2 Gartner, Voice of the Customer for SD-WAN, Peer Contributors, Published 15 March 2023.
3 Gartner, Market Guide for Single-Vendor SASE, by Neil MacDonald, John Watts, Jonathan Forest, Andrew Lerner, 28 September 2022.
4 Gartner, How CSPs Can Differentiate Their SD-WAN and NFV Services, To Chee Eng, Gaspar Valdivia, 14 June 2022.
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