Fortinet, Dimension Data form global partnership
ConvergenceAsia staff
23/10/2008

Unified threat management (UTM) solutions provider Fortinet and Dimension Data, a US$3.8 billion leading IT solutions and services provider, have announced a global agreement whereby Dimension Data will integrate, install and provide consultancy services for Fortinet’s network security solutions to enterprises worldwide.

This agreement with Dimension Data, operating in 47 countries across five continents, marks Fortinet’s deepest and broadest global systems integrator partnership. Dimension Data brings to the partnership knowledge, understanding, trust and experience in creating secure infrastructures in global markets.

Said Ken Xie, president, founder and CEO of Fortinet, “As we continue our penetration as a world-class network security provider, it’s imperative that we work with highly respected and trusted partners who maintain a strong global footprint as Dimension Data does. We believe clients worldwide will gain an extra measure of confidence in building their security infrastructure through our partnership.”

Two factors made it a clear decision for us to partner with Fortinet, said Steve Joubert, Group Executive Global Solutions of Dimension Data. “The company has developed a strong reputation and market leadership for its security platform and breadth of products that can meet the varied needs of enterprises, service providers and carriers. This, together with our proven track record of providing high quality, cost-effective network services means the partnership is good for both companies and our clients across the globe.”

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