Optec, a provider of comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, today announced it has been awarded Secure SD-WAN Specialization as part of Fortinet’s Engage Partner Program.

As the use of business-critical, cloud-based applications continues to increase, and organisations seek fast, scalable, and flexible connectivity for remote and branch offices, more organisations are looking to invest into secure SD-WAN solutions. Fortinet Secure SD-WAN is the only solution that integrates SD-WAN, next-generation firewall (NGFW), advanced routing, and ZTNA access proxy functions, and has recently received several third-party recognitions from industry analysts. Fortinet was named a Leader in the 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for WAN Edge Infrastructure and ranked #1 for three out of five use cases in the 2021 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for WAN Edge Infrastructure.

 With the Secure SD-WAN Specialization, Optec sales and technical teams possess expert SD-WAN knowledge and capabilities which can be used to help customers achieve WAN optimisation, increased cloud application performance and visibility, and a simplified branch network using Fortinet’s industry-leading solution.

In a fast-moving industry, specializations focused on market opportunities enabled by the Fortinet Engage Partner Program help customers recognise valued and trusted partners who have the expertise, services, and technologies to fulfil their unique business needs.

Stuart Harper, Director of Optec said: “We’re thrilled to be recognised as only one of seven Expert MSSP partners with Secure SD-WAN Specialization. We have a long-standing relationship with Fortinet, and this recently awarded specialization is a testament to our commitment to keeping our customers secure, productive, and connected through the latest IT solutions.”

To learn more about our SD-WAN solutions, please visit our SD-WAN solutions page or get in touch with us.  

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