Joint Solutions Improve SD-WAN Performance And Security

Fortinet, a network security service provider, and CITIC Telecom International (Information Technology) Co., Ltd. ("CITIC Telecom"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International, jointly launched the latest high-security "TrueCONNECTTM Hybrid" software-defined WAN. (SD-WAN) solution. The solution uses Fortinet's FortiGate Secure SD-WAN technology to provide organizations with a single, integrated product for enhanced protection and business operations.

Since 2016, CITIC Telecom International's CPC is the first information security management service partner (MSSP) in Pan Asia, and this new integrated firewall and SD-WAN-in-one solution further deepens the relationship.

TrueCONNECTTM Hybrid's high-security SD-WAN solution helps SMBs and large enterprises quickly implement SD-WAN and eliminate the potential security threats. The program also provides consistent enforcement through “single pane” management, providing effective protection for all branch offices. The combination of FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall (NGFWs) technology with embedded SD-WAN capabilities and the network and information security management services of CITIC Telecom International CPC will enable enterprises and their branch offices to implement digital transformation initiatives through the following advantages:

• Ensure a network with high performance and high security;

• An efficient network and information security operating model; and

• Reduce the total cost of ownership of branch office networks.

In addition, the SD-WAN monitoring and reporting provided by TrueCONNECTTM Hybrid enables CITIC Telecom International's customers to adhere to privacy, security standards and industry regulations. Especially for customers facing highly dispersed environments (such as retail networks), this service is especially important because they are subject to strict rules.

Mr. Lan Tailai, Vice President of CPC Product Division of CITIC Telecom International, said: "In order to maintain high flexibility and scalability, and with its global digital business strategy, complex network environment is often a challenge. CITIC Telecom International CPC and Together, Fortinet provides a new solution for customers who choose security management services to simplify the operation of SD-WAN and meet the needs of enterprise wide-area network (WAN) services and network security."

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