• Fortinet has launched a local point of presence for its Unified SASE solution in Isando, Johannesburg.
• The POP is part of Fortinet’s continued investment in South Africa’s cybersecurity market.
• The solution is ideal for organisations with remote and hybrid workers.

Global cybersecurity firm Fortinet has launched a new point of presence (POP) for its Unified SASE solution in Isando, Johannesburg.

The firm’s Unified SASE solution integrates SD-WAN and a cloud-delivered security service edge to deliver networking and security to the edge. The solution is particularly useful for organisations that have remote workers.

Since the pandemic workers have gravitated toward a more flexible working environment that includes working remotely. For business owners and security teams this can be a logistical nightmare which Fortinet Unified SASE can help ease. With a POP now situated in Johannesburg, organisations should benefit from improved latency and as a result, performance.

“Fortinet’s investment in South Africa through this latest launch signifies our dedication to enhancing the nation’s cybersecurity landscape. With the proliferation of remote and hybrid work, the demand for cloud-delivered security that transcends traditional network boundaries has become paramount. Fortinet’s strengthened presence with the addition of this new POP will enable us to meet this growing market opportunity and address the critical security challenges faced by our customers in today’s digital landscape,” says Doros Hadjizenonos, Regional Director for Southern Africa at Fortinet.

At the end of 2024, Fortinet partnered with Google Cloud and Digital Realty to expand the reach of its Unified SASE solution. The solution is now available in 140 locations worldwide and that figure continues to expand.

“Our strategy is to deliver the most reliable and secure SASE solution to businesses based in Southern Africa and South Africa through a two-pronged approach, by continuing to invest in purpose-built and highly scalable Unified SASE locations across the region and continuing to scale our cloud network through trusted partners like Google Cloud and Digital Realty. Through these investments, we empower organisations to tackle hybrid work challenges, providing them with the essential tools and intelligence required for enhanced security and optimal user experience,” William Petherbridge, Fortinet’s manager of Systems Engineering said in a press release.

For companies looking for a networking and security solution, the Unified SASE looks like a tempting offer, especially given it now has a local backbone.