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Fortinet expands Secure SD-WAN with new service provider partnerships
Fortinet ’ s Secure SD-WAN solution enables MSSPs to deliver highvalue security-driven networking services to customers , tap into new market opportunities and grow their business by uniquely meeting customer needs .
As the use of business-critical , cloud-based applications continues to increase with a distributed infrastructure of remote and branch offices and an expanding workforce that requires work-fromanywhere capabilities , organizations need to adapt .
As part of ongoing digital acceleration , customers are looking to invest into modern networking technologies to deliver secure and superior user experience .
The cybersecurity skills shortage , coupled with increasing levels of specialization required to manage a growing security infrastructure , means that the use of MSSPs is increasingly attractive to companies of all sizes .
Fortinet , a global leader in broad , integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions , has announced seven new service providers – Convergia , Eastern Communications , Halo Global , Lintasarta , Ooredoo Qatar , PLDT and Transtelco – have added Fortinet Secure SD-WAN to their managed service portfolios .
Fortinet MSSP partners are looking for opportunities to reduce risk and minimize the impact of cyberattacks for their customers by providing managed network , security and monitoring technologies to protect enterprise data , infrastructure and users regardless of who , where , when and how IT assets are accessed .
Salesforce fuels the future of commerce with new innovations and partnerships
Salesforce , a global leader in CRM , has announced a series of new innovations and partnerships to power the future of commerce , enabling companies to modernize their systems , develop more flexible digital strategies and connect with their customers wherever they are .
“ Today , consumers expect retailers to offer their products anytime , anywhere , and this is transforming the shopping experience ,” said Lidiane Jones , EVP and GM , Salesforce Digital Experiences .
“ With 25 % of shopping expected to happen beyond a retailer or brand ’ s website , app or physical store by next year , companies must quickly adapt and embrace emerging channels to provide their customers with more purchasing options and greater flexibility .”
These new innovations and partnerships bring together the power and flexibility of Salesforce ’ s platform with an expansive ecosystem , so retailers can create fast , connected and highly-personalized shopping experiences . With the proliferation of new channels , retailers need to adapt quickly to meet customers where and how they want to shop .
With Salesforce , retailers can build shopping experiences that best suit customer needs and meet their expectations – now and in the future .
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