FortinetRevamps its FortiPartner Program

Fortinetannounced it has enhanced itsFortiPartner Program for the EMEA and APAC regions. The new program, including new certification and re-aligned partner levels, is designed to help partners build expertise on the full range of Fortinet’s network security products, extend service offerings and expand into new areas of the security market, the company said in a press release.

Jitendra Ghughal, National Channel Manager, India& SAARC at Fortinet, comments: “Our new program will support our resellers to increase expertise and leverage our end-to-end network security solutions to better align their services with the needs of these customers,and ultimately boost value.”

The Network Security Expert Certification (NSE) Program:

The new eight level certification program has been developed to equip partners with in-depth expertise across Fortinet’s full scope of integrated solutions and includes a wide-range of self-paced, instructor-led and practical courses for all technical professionals.

Alignment of Partner Levels Worldwide:

Fortinet has redefined its partner levels in order to provide a status that partners can leverage globally.The levels are:

• Platinum partners- proven experts that have demonstrated consistently high revenue and the ability to deliver the full range of Fortinet security solutions, with excellent levels of customer satisfaction and support.
• Gold partners- proven in selling the full range of Fortinet solutions on a large number of projects, recognized for customer service and support capabilities and committed to developing new adoption opportunities for Fortinet in their served market.
• Silver partners – deliver superior security solutions to small and medium-sized customers, and possess a working knowledge of Fortinet’s small-to-mid-range multi-threat security solutions.
• Authorized partner- the first partner level required to be part of the Fortinet channel network.