Fortinet stories

Fortinet finds Canadian OT cyber maturity rising, C-suite leads
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Nearly half of Canadian firms faced OT cyber incidents last year, with C-suite roles increasingly driving security maturity, says Fortinet's 2025 report.

Alibaba Cloud to invest USD $60m in global AI partnerships
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Alibaba Cloud will invest over USD $60 million to enhance AI innovation and strengthen its global partner network with new technology collaborations.

Fortinet named top IT/OT network protection leader again for 2025
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Fortinet has been named Overall Leader in IT/OT Network Protection for 2025 by Westlands Advisory, marking its third consecutive top award.

Fortinet named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for LAN
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Fortinet named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise LAN, praised for AI-powered security and integrated wired and wireless network solutions.

Lumenir launches new site to boost SIEM-as-a-Service in Australia
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Lumenir Cybersecurity has launched a new website to enhance its SIEM-as-a-Service offering, aiming to boost local threat detection and data sovereignty in Australia.

FireMon unveils 2024 Ignite Partner Award winners worldwide
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FireMon has revealed winners of its 2024 Ignite Partner Awards, honouring global leaders in cybersecurity policy management across hybrid enterprise environments.

Viatel acquires Cybit Cyber NI unit to boost security services
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Viatel expands cybersecurity services across Ireland and the UK by acquiring Cybit Cyber's Belfast-based unit, enhancing protection for mid-market and enterprise clients.

Australian firms face surge in AI cyber threats amid skill gaps
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Australian firms report a sharp rise in AI-powered cyber attacks, with over half facing more complex threats amid cybersecurity skill shortages and limited budgets.

FIRST launches CORE Fund to boost global cyber response skills
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FIRST, with Fortinet's support, launches CORE Fund to boost cybersecurity incident response in under-resourced regions globally, starting in Africa and the Caribbean.

Exclusive: Penguin Solutions eyes growth in Australia’s edge computing
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Penguin Solutions is expanding in Australia, boosting ultra-resilient edge computing for critical sectors like transport, mining, and finance.

Fortinet expands AWS Marketplace suite to boost cloud security
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Fortinet enhances AWS Marketplace with updated Lacework FortiCNAPP and new security solutions to bolster cloud protection across hybrid and multi-cloud setups.

USQ, Fortinet partner to boost cyber skills with free training
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The University of Southern Queensland partners with Fortinet to offer free cyber security certifications and training, boosting skills amid Australia's digital skills shortage.

Fortinet boosts workspace security suite with AI & new tools
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Fortinet launches AI-powered FortiMail Workspace Security suite to safeguard email, browsers, and collaboration tools amid rising hybrid work cyber threats.

Hornsby Shire Council halves costs with Fortinet network overhaul
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Hornsby Shire Council has halved communications costs by upgrading to a Fortinet-led network, boosting security, flexibility, and digital services across all sites.

Rob Tomlin promoted to lead Northern Europe at Exclusive Networks
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Rob Tomlin has been promoted to Regional Vice President for Northern Europe at Exclusive Networks, expanding his leadership across the Nordics, Benelux, and Baltics.

Fortinet names Nicole Henry new ANZ Head of Government Affairs
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Fortinet has appointed Nicole Henry as Head of Government Affairs for Australia and New Zealand to lead public sector cybersecurity efforts and policy engagement.

Fortinet launches free digital safety curriculum for all schools
Thu, 29th May 2025
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Fortinet has launched a free digital safety curriculum for all Australian schools, aiming to boost cyber resilience among students and educators nationwide.

Fortinet named Challenger in 2025 Gartner Security Service Edge
Mon, 26th May 2025
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Fortinet has been named a Challenger in Gartner’s 2025 Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge, highlighting its strong growth and FortiSASE platform.

Fortinet launches FortiGate 700G with AI & quantum protection
Fri, 9th May 2025
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Fortinet has launched the FortiGate 700G series, a next-gen firewall offering up to seven times faster performance and AI-driven security for campus environments.

Fortinet first quarter revenue surges to USD $1.54 billion
Thu, 8th May 2025
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Fortinet reported Q1 2025 revenue of USD $1.54bn, up 14%, with strong growth in product and service revenue and a record operating margin.