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Fortinet recognised as a Visionary in the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Wired and Wireless LAN Access Infrastructure
Fortinet , a global leader in broad , integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions , has announced its position as a Visionary in the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Wired and Wireless LAN Access Infrastructure .
Gartner defines a vendor in the Visionaries Quadrant as one that ‘ demonstrates an ability to increase features in its offering to provide a unique and differentiated approach to the market . A Visionary will have innovated in one or more of the key areas of access layer technologies within the enterprise ( for example , security , management or operational efficiency ). The ability to apply differentiating functionality across the entire access layer will affect its position .’
Fortinet believes this placement , coupled with the cybersecurity provider ’ s legacy as an innovator , is further reinforcement that Fortinet and its security-driven networking strategy delivers a unique and differentiated approach to the infrastructure market .
John Maddison , EVP of Products and CMO at Fortinet , said : “ LAN Edge connectivity is foundational to digital innovation , but complexity often makes it difficult to support and secure . Fortinet technology simplifies management while increasing the security of the network
by tightly integrating an organisation ’ s network infrastructure and security architecture .
“ We believe that our ability to execute our security-driven networking approach enables us to offer customers a simplified , secure , accelerated network and user experience .”
Juniper Networks ’ 2021 partner programme brings enhanced rewards to grow partner-led business
Juniper Networks , a leader in secure , AI-driven networks , has announced a new global Juniper Partner Advantage ( JPA ) Programme , which was effective on January 1 . The programme introduces new opportunities for partners to capture business through Juniper ’ s market leading AI-Driven Enterprise strategy .
Most recently , Juniper Networks was named a Leader in the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure and positioned the highest for execution . This momentum will help partners achieve greater traction in the marketplace . Juniper is also offering sizeable rewards to Juniper partners which boldly invest , which will match the significant investments Juniper is making in the Juniper partner programme and in virtual sales .
With Juniper ’ s deal registration for partner-led sales having grown 65 % year-over-year , Juniper has committed to expanded investments to help ensure this continues into 2021 .
Juniper investments will focus heavily on the following areas : Growing profitability via partner-led business with more incentives , Additional incentive rewards and growth and Partnerled rewards initiatives .
Further resources are earmarked to deliver increased levels of business simplicity with tools providing real-time visibility into partners ’ business with Juniper , digital marketing capabilities and a new automated Partner Support Service Programme .
Finally , new Partner Plus programmes will grant exclusivity , access to field readiness enablement and additional financial incentive .
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