Fortinet SD-WAN
Managed software-defined networking with next-generation firewall security, connecting your sites, data centres and cloud workloads over any connectivity type.
Challenges we solve
Traditional WANs struggle to keep up with cloud-first strategies and the security demands of distributed workforces.
Poor application performance
Backhauling cloud and SaaS traffic through a central data centre adds latency and degrades the experience for branch office users who rely on real-time applications.
Security gaps at the edge
As traffic breaks out locally at branch sites, you need consistent next-generation firewall policies across every location — not just at the perimeter.
Complex multi-site management
Managing firewalls, VPNs and routing policies across dozens of sites with different connectivity types is time-consuming and error-prone without centralised tooling.
Costly MPLS dependency
Relying solely on MPLS for site connectivity is expensive and inflexible. SD-WAN lets you use broadband, 4G and internet alongside MPLS for better performance at lower cost.
What is Fortinet SD-WAN?
Claranet's Managed SD-WAN Fortinet service provides proactive monitoring, ongoing maintenance, support and management of your network infrastructure using FortiGate physical and virtual appliances. The service securely connects your data centres, branch offices, endpoints and cloud workloads while including next-generation firewall capabilities to protect against cyber threats.
SD-WAN steers your business traffic across single or multiple underlay connections — whether Claranet Managed WAN, existing connectivity, or third-party internet — optimising performance, resilience and return on investment. Centralised management gives you a single platform for network and security policy, monitoring and reporting across all your sites.
The service can be deployed in the UK, Europe or internationally, and operates over diverse access types including fixed, broadband and mobile. A co-management option lets your team make rapid changes directly while Claranet handles ongoing operations, patching, firmware management and 24/7 monitoring.
Key Benefits
- Integrated SD-WAN and next-generation firewall in one appliance
- Centralised management across all sites
- Active-active traffic steering for optimal performance
- Co-management option for rapid in-house changes
- Up to 99.99% availability SLA with HA deployments
- 5 included change requests per month
Managed SD-WAN at a glance
Technical capabilities
Enterprise-grade SD-WAN with integrated security, managed end-to-end by Claranet.
Centralised policy management
A central management platform handles network and security policy, SD-WAN steering rules, firewall policies, content filtering and VPN configuration across all your sites from a single pane of glass.
Next-generation firewall
Every FortiGate appliance includes NGFW capabilities as standard. Optional Unified Threat Management adds antivirus, intrusion prevention, web filtering and data loss prevention for enhanced protection.
Co-management
Your administrators can manage the SD-WAN network directly for rapid response to business changes, bypassing the change management process for features within their management scope.
Proactive monitoring
Claranet's NOC monitors all managed appliances for key performance and uptime metrics 24/7, with defined thresholds, alerts and automated actions to maintain service quality.
Firmware and vulnerability management
Bi-annual firmware reviews and vulnerability patching for CVSS 7+ issues. Configuration backups are maintained for rapid restore, and appliance lifecycle management keeps your estate current.
Change management
Five included change requests per month covering firewall policies, VPNs, routing, SD-WAN policies, NAT, DHCP and content filtering. Additional changes available on a time-and-materials basis.
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