NEC and Fortinet enter global agreement to deliver end-to-end, high-performance security for 5G networks - Seite 2

The two companies will accelerate their collaboration in pursuing secure 5G networks for CSPs around the world.

"5G success and growth depends on service providers' ability to deliver innovative enterprise-facing use cases while meeting their security requirements," said John Maddison, EVP of Products and CMO, Fortinet. “We’re pleased to partner with NEC to deliver the required solutions and expertise to facilitate enterprises' 5G adoption and CSPs' success."

“The global partnership with Fortinet is a perfect fit for NEC Open Networks’ ecosystem to enable our services to meet the customer’s urgent and diverse needs for network security in the 5G era,” said Hideyuki Ogata, General Manager, Service Provider Solutions Department, NEC Corporation. “NEC CoEs already have rich experience in network security, including the recent success with Fortinet for CETIN and others. This partnership promises to further enrich our service portfolio facing customers as a global network integrator.”

For more information on NEC Open Networks: 5G xHaul Transport visit: https://www.nec.com/en/global/solutions/5g/5G_Transport_Network.html

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