Fortinet Enhances Global Presence in Secure SD-WAN and SASE with New MSSP Partnerships
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN Helps MSSPs Grow Their Business
The managed SD-WAN market is expected to grow to $8.8 billion in 2026, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.2 percent, according to Gartner1.
Service providers are turning to Fortinet secure networking solutions to help capitalize on new business opportunities and address customer needs.
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 has been recognized by customers and third parties alike for its secure networking solutions.
Fortinet was recently named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SD-WAN2. Fortinet was also named a Gartner Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice for SD-WAN based on user reviews of our Fortinet Secure SD-WAN solution, and was listed as a Representative Vendor in the 2022 Gartner® Market Guide for Single-Vendor SASE.
Additionally, a recent commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Fortinet analyzed the value that Fortinet Secure SD-WAN can provide to large enterprise customers. The independent Total Economic Impact™ study found that organizations 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.
Here’s what MSSPs who have recently launched managed services using Fortinet’s secure networking solutions have to say.
“SPTel is re-imagining cybersecurity by providing virtualized, on-demand, managed security services to enable companies and their decision-makers to react quickly to a changing threat landscape. We are extending cyber-secure 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 <1ms network (2-way) latency, bandwidth upgrade in minutes, and cybersecurity on demand.”
– Teh Yeok Peng, VP, Managed Services & Customer Solutions, SPTel (Singapore)
“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.”
– Chris Cheng, Vice President for Connectivity and Digital Products for Globe Business, Enterprise Group (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 democratizing 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.”
– Vishal Rally, Senior Vice-President, Product Commercial and Marketing, Tata Teleservices (India)
John Maddison, EVP of Products and CMO at Fortinet
“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 maximize ROI.”
Join Fortinet at Fast & Secure Event for MSSPs
Fortinet will be further showcasing the importance of SD-WAN and SASE for MSSP partners at Fast & Secure, the company’s flagship event for service providers. The 16th annual event— taking place from June 7 to 9, 2023, in Madrid, Spain—aims to help service providers remain competitive in a quickly evolving market.
Fortinet’s Filippo Cassini, Global Technical Officer, SVP of Engineering, Head of Pre-Sales, will be discussing how service providers can play a key role in SASE adoption.
Visit the Fast & Secure website to learn more about the cybersecurity threats, trends, and challenges that impact service providers and their customers.
