InfraX, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (PJSC), today announces the achievement of Fortinet’s Secure SD-WAN Specialization as part of the Fortinet Engagement Partner Program. This strategic agreement will allow InfraX to position Fortinet as its main SD-WAN partner in the UAE.

Through an ongoing partnership, InfraX and Fortinet aim to enhance the managed networks landscape in the UAE, providing businesses and organizations with robust, integrated, and secure SD-WAN managed connectivity services. InfraX’s achievement was announced on the sidelines of GITEX Global 2023, taking place from 16th to 20th October at the Dubai World Trade Centre. GITEX is one of the largest tech events globally, bringing together innovative enterprises and leading minds to elevate business, economy, society, and culture.

With the Secure SD-WAN Specialization, partners are validated by Fortinet to provide a high-performance, scalable, and flexible secure SD-WAN solution for organizations to deliver superior quality of experience, simplify and secure WAN architecture, and achieve operational efficiencies at the WAN edge. These partners understand convergence and the value of maximizing a Secure Networking approach for digital acceleration for customers.

“We are thrilled to join forces with Fortinet to offer cutting-edge Managed Networks solutions to our valued clients in the UAE. This partnership represents a significant step forward in our commitment to enhancing organisations' digital services the country. While we are excited about the opportunities it brings, we are confident that our combined strengths will lead to the development of innovative, tailored solutions that address the unique challenges faced by businesses in this region,” said Rashid AlAhmedi, COO of InfraX.

“Leveraging our Secure SD-WAN managed service, the partnership with InfraX will empower organizations in the UAE to optimize their network connectivity, ensuring reliable and secure data transmission. With cyber threats constantly evolving, our joint efforts will ensure that businesses have access to the most advanced and effective cybersecurity measures. We will work closely together to not only protect assets, but to enable our clients to harness the full potential of digital transformation securely. We look forward to a successful collaboration” said Alain Penel, Vice President, Middle East, Turkey & CIS, Fortinet.

A Program Focused on Enabling Opportunities for Partners

Fortinet is committed to helping partners meet new and evolving customer challenges created by work-from-anywhere models, hybrid IT environments, and the evolving threat landscape through Fortinet’s Engage Partner Program and enablement tools for partners. The program is focused on enabling growth opportunities that are unique with Fortinet’s expansive portfolio built around the Fortinet Security Fabric, designed to secure customers’ entire infrastructure from the data center to the cloud.

In addition, Fortinet is committed to helping partners grow productive, predictable, and rewarding relationships to differentiate from competitors. The Fortinet Engage Partner program helps partners acquire the industry knowledge they need to increase business opportunities, deliver digital acceleration for customers with customizable programs, and accelerate partner growth.