Fortinet Named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SD-WAN for the Fifth Year in a Row

POSTED BY: Lionell Go Macahilig
2024-10-26 12:29:07 PHT

Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced that it has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SD-WAN, marking the fifth consecutive year it has been recognized. Fortinet is also the only Leader positioned highest in Ability to Execute for the fourth year running in the Magic Quadrant for SD-WAN.

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN transforms wide area networks (WANs) by enabling resilient architecture and flexible security deployments on-premises and in the cloud with digital experience monitoring powered by advanced machine learning. Fortinet believes its consecutive recognition as a Leader underscores the strength of its SD-WAN offering, which includes:

  • A robust and converged feature set: Backed by the unified FortiOS operating system and proprietary ASIC technology, Fortinet Secure SD-WAN includes next-generation firewall capabilities, universal zero-trust network access application gateway functionality, and advanced routing. This feature consolidation simplifies network architecture and enables operational efficiencies across all WAN and cloud edges. 
  • Easy on-ramp to single-vendor SASE: Fortinet Secure SD-WAN is tightly integrated with FortiSASE, enabling organizations to secure their hybrid workforces and seamlessly transition to Fortinet Unified SASE.
  • Powerful GenAI integration: A new integration with FortiAI, the Fortinet Generative AI assistant, helps orchestrate and manage SD-WAN deployments while enhancing Day 0 through Day 2 operations.
  • Enhanced network performance: Recent Fortinet Secure SD-WAN updates offer improved network performance for on-demand full mesh networks and self-healing features that identify and solve issues when building autonomous SD-WAN networks.
  • Support for SD-Branch: Fortinet Secure SD-WAN integrates with Fortinet FortiAP access points, FortiSwitch secure Ethernet switches, FortiExtender 4G/5G wireless WAN, and FortiNAC network access control to deliver the most secure and manageable remote branch in the industry.

Fortinet has also been recognized in the 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for SD-WAN for four consecutive years. Fortinet has also received a “AAA” rating, the highest possible, from the MEF Forum.