Fortinet Expands FortiCloud Platform with Identity, Storage, and Communication Services to Empower Organizations
Fortinet, a global leader in broad and integrated cybersecurity solutions, confirmed that it has expanded its FortiCloud platform with a new suite of unified security services. The expansion includes FortiIdentity for cloud-based identity and access management, along with two pilot services: FortiDrive for secure file storage and collaboration, and FortiConnect for secure enterprise communications. These services extend the Fortinet Security Fabric, the company’s unified security architecture, into daily productivity and access management, reinforcing Fortinet’s strategy to simplify security operations, reduce vendor sprawl, and enable hybrid work at scale.
New Services
FortiCloud provides customers with a straightforward way to connect, protect, and deliver their data and applications both on-premises and in the cloud. The platform offers a centralized portal that gives customers access to a wide range of Fortinet solutions and services through single sign-on. The new release builds upon FortiCloud’s already comprehensive offerings, which include asset and account management, cloud services, and advanced security management tools.
FortiIdentity, a long-established identity and access management (IAM) solution, is now available through FortiCloud to support hybrid teams. FortiDrive, in its beta version, provides secure file storage and real-time collaboration while protecting sensitive data at rest and in transit. FortiConnect, also in beta, delivers a unified communications platform for secure calls, messaging, meetings, and file sharing from any location, leveraging AI-powered threat intelligence from FortiGuard Labs to safeguard communications against evolving cyber threats. All three services are tightly integrated into the Fortinet Security Fabric, allowing organizations to consolidate tools, enhance their security posture, and reduce total cost of ownership.
Strategic Vision
Sami Alshwairakh, Senior Director for Saudi Arabia at Fortinet, stated in an exclusive comment to Gulf Tech NEWS: “Fortinet’s vision is to build a unified global cloud network that brings enterprise-grade security directly into the way teams manage access, store, share, and communicate. With the expansion of the FortiCloud platform including FortiIdentity, FortiDrive, and FortiConnect, the Fortinet Security Fabric is extended into everyday productivity and access control. This reinforces our strategy to simplify security operations, reduce vendor sprawl, and empower hybrid work at scale for our customers.”
Global Reach
Fortinet continues to invest in global cloud infrastructure to deliver security with the best application experience possible, wherever customers operate. In addition to a growing portfolio of company-owned data centers in Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Plano, Frankfurt, Sydney, and Torija (Spain), Fortinet leverages over 160 points of presence through partners such as Google Cloud, AWS, and Digital Realty, ensuring consistent access to products and services across locations. The company also enables organizations to meet local data sovereignty requirements by allowing data to remain in specific regions through its globally distributed infrastructure.
Customer Benefits
Organizations of all sizes benefit from FortiCloud, which allows them to streamline security operations, reduce reliance on multiple vendors, and support hybrid work for employees. Small and medium-sized businesses can take advantage of enterprise-grade security without the expense or maintenance of on-premises solutions. With a unified, intuitive dashboard, IT teams can centrally manage deployments, monitor network activity, and analyze performance across their entire infrastructure.
Fortinet’s ongoing investments in FortiCloud and global cloud infrastructure demonstrate its commitment to realizing a unified global cloud network, providing secure, efficient, and accessible services for organizations worldwide.
