Key Takeaways:
- Enhanced Secure Networking: Fortinet and e& UAE strengthen their partnership to launch a managed secure SD-WAN service, enabling secure digital transformation for organizations in the UAE.
- Building on Success: The collaboration builds on a long-standing partnership between the two companies, with e& UAE previously recognized as a Fortinet Secure Connectivity Partner of the Year.
- Benefits for Organizations: The Fortinet Secure SD-WAN solution will provide improved network performance, enhanced security, and scalability for organizations across various sectors.
Dubai, UAE – Fortinet, a global leader in cybersecurity, and e& UAE, the telecom arm of e&, have announced an expanded partnership to launch a managed secure SD-WAN service powered by Fortinet. This collaboration aims to deliver advanced secure networking solutions that enable digital transformation for organizations in the UAE.
The partnership builds on a successful history of collaboration between the two companies, with e& UAE delivering Fortinet security solutions to various sectors in the UAE market since 2015.
“e& UAE has been a partner with Fortinet since 2015, delivering top-tier security solutions to the UAE market across diverse sectors such as Government, Healthcare, Education, and Oil and Gas,” stated the report, highlighting the long-standing relationship between the two companies.
With this expanded partnership, e& UAE will enhance its Managed Firewall service with the addition of Fortinet Secure SD-WAN. This solution will provide organizations with improved operational efficiencies, enhanced security measures, and a scalable network infrastructure.
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN enhances network performance, reliability, and security, facilitating smoother communication and collaboration for businesses and government agencies. This partnership will contribute to increased productivity and innovation, driving economic growth in the region.
“By enabling businesses to operate more efficiently and access cloud-based services seamlessly, the partnership with e& UAE will not only contribute to increased productivity, innovation, and competitiveness at the organisational level, but also on a wider socio-economic level, helping to drive economic growth in the region,” said Alain Penel, Vice President, Middle East, Turkey & CIS at Fortinet.
e& UAE recognizes the importance of SD-WAN in enabling enterprise advancement and aims to provide its customers with leading SD-WAN solutions through this partnership.
“Our strategic alignment with Fortinet supports our goal of providing the UAE market with access to leading SD-WAN solutions,” said Hamad Mohamed Almarzooqi, Senior Vice President, Sales and Business Operations, e& UAE.
Fortinet’s commitment to innovation and its strong support for MSSP partners ensures that e& UAE can effectively deploy and manage SD-WAN infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of its customers. This collaboration strengthens the UAE’s position in the digital landscape and provides organizations with the secure networking solutions necessary for successful digital transformation.
