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Bell introduces managed SD-WAN-as-a-Service powered by Fortinet

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MONTRÉAL– April 24, 2025 – Bell today announced the addition of Fortinet, a global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security,1 into its suite of enterprise tech service solutions. Through this collaboration, Bell will integrate Fortinet’s leading1 Secure SD-WAN technology into its managed SD-WAN-as-a-Service – improving security and network performance for Canadian businesses.

Bell's Managed SD-WAN service, powered by Fortinet Secure SD-WAN technology, offers several key benefits to customers:

      • Eliminates upfront hardware and software costs: With SD-WAN-as-a-Service being a subscription-based model, Bell will manage the technology’s infrastructure and its associated software, resulting in simplified hardware refresh and licencing cycles.
      • Simplified network management: Customers can manage their entire network through a single, user-friendly operating system and interface, reducing complexity and administrative overhead, with features like Co-Management and Release Management.
      • Scalability and geo-redundancy: The service is designed to scale with the needs of growing businesses, allowing for the easy addition of new sites and users with minimal infrastructure changes. By mirroring data and applications in multiple data centres across different regions, SD-WAN-as-a-Service also offers businesses rapid disaster recovery and continuous network availability.
      • Enhanced security measures: The integration of Fortinet's advanced security features, combined with Bell’s end-to-end management, monitoring, and maintenance, delivers robust protection against cyber threats, safeguarding sensitive data and network integrity.

Read the full press release. To find out more about our managed SD-WAN solutions, contact your Bell representative or visit our managed SD-WAN services page.

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1. Fortinet has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SD-WAN, for the fifth consecutive year. Gartner® also positioned Fortinet highest for Ability to Execute for the fourth year in a row.