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Fortinet acquires Next DLP to enhance data protection capabilities
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Fortinet acquires Next DLP to enhance data protection capabilities

Fortinet boosts its enterprise data protection portfolio by acquiring Next DLP, enhancing its DLP capabilities across SASE and endpoint deployments.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Fortinet sees record margins & higher service revenue in Q2 2024
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Fortinet sees record margins & higher service revenue in Q2 2024

Fortinet's Q2 2024 results show record operating margins and a 19.8% rise in service revenue, signalling strong growth despite a slight dip in product sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Fortinet enhances OT security platform to combat rising cyber risks
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Fortinet enhances OT security platform to combat rising cyber risks

Fortinet strengthens OT security platform with enhanced capabilities to combat rising cyber risks in critical infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Inspira Enterprise appoints Arvind Lakshmiratan as CMO
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Inspira Enterprise appoints Arvind Lakshmiratan as CMO

Inspira Enterprise appoints Arvind Lakshmiratan as Chief Marketing Officer. With extensive IT marketing expertise, he'll spearhead global market strategies.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Fortinet reveals rising cyber threats targeting Paris 2024 Olympics
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Fortinet reveals rising cyber threats targeting Paris 2024 Olympics

Fortinet's latest report reveals a surge in cyber threats aimed at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with attacks increasing from 212 million at London 2012 to 4.4 billion for Tokyo 2020.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
Fortinet recognised as Challenger in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant
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Fortinet recognised as Challenger in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Fortinet has been named a Challenger in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Single-Vendor SASE, highlighting its efforts in simplifying operations and enhancing security.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Fortinet report highlights global cybersecurity skills shortage
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Fortinet report highlights global cybersecurity skills shortage

Fortinet's latest report reveals a global cybersecurity skills shortage, with 90% of organisations facing breaches, emphasising urgent needs for training and resources.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Report highlights surge in cyberattacks on operational technology
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Report highlights surge in cyberattacks on operational technology

A Fortinet report reveals a surge in cyberattacks on OT systems, with 73% of organisations hit, up from 49%. This rise emphasises the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Integrity360, Fortinet launch managed cybersecurity service
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Integrity360, Fortinet launch managed cybersecurity service

Integrity360 launches a managed service using Fortinet's portfolio in Ireland, aiming to simplify cybersecurity for SMEs and enterprises across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
ExtraHop appoints Rachna Kumar as senior channel sales manager
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ExtraHop appoints Rachna Kumar as senior channel sales manager

ExtraHop appoints Rachna Kumar as Senior Channel Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to strengthen its ANZ channel and cybersecurity presence.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
LogRhythm appoints Rebbeca Roberts as ANZ sales manager
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LogRhythm appoints Rebbeca Roberts as ANZ sales manager

LogRhythm names Rebbeca Roberts as Regional Sales Manager for ANZ, leveraging her 15 years of expertise to bolster customer support and drive market growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
Wavelink announces new SIEM service in partnership with Laminar
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Wavelink announces new SIEM service in partnership with Laminar

Wavelink teams up with Laminar to launch new SIEM-as-a-Service offering, dubbed Lumenir, enhancing security operations across Australia and New Zealand.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
Ingram Micro launches AWS Marketplace solutions for partners
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Ingram Micro launches AWS Marketplace solutions for partners

Ingram Micro launches a new AWS Marketplace DSOR feature, aiming to help partners streamline sales cycles and elevate cloud solution development and selling.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024
FC Barcelona partners with Fortinet for Spotify Camp Nou security
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FC Barcelona partners with Fortinet for Spotify Camp Nou security

FC Barcelona partners with Fortinet for cutting-edge cybersecurity at the future Spotify Camp Nou, enhancing digital security and innovation until 2028.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Fortinet teams up with CSA to boost Singapore's cybersecurity
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Fortinet teams up with CSA to boost Singapore's cybersecurity

Fortinet has signed an MoC with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore to bolster the nation's cyber defences, focusing on intelligence sharing and threat detection.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Tech Data to distribute Equinix solutions in Singapore & Hong Kong
Software-as-a-Service

Tech Data to distribute Equinix solutions in Singapore & Hong Kong

Tech Data forms a strategic partnership with Equinix, becoming the first distributor of Equinix solutions in Singapore and Hong Kong to deliver robust hybrid multi-cloud solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
NormCyber honoured as Fortinet's Security Operations Partner
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NormCyber honoured as Fortinet's Security Operations Partner

NormCyber crowned Fortinet's Security Operations Partner of the Year, solidifying its prowess in advanced cyber threat defence at the UK Partner Awards.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024