Fortinet announces the launch of a new compact and ruggedized appliance, the FortiGate Rugged 70G with 5G dual modems. This device is explicitly designed for operational technology (OT) environments and offers highly enhanced secure networking capabilities and 5G connectivity. Incorporating the latest 5th generation Fortinet Security Processing Unit (SP5), the FortiGate Rugged 70G uses FortiGuard’s advanced artificial intelligence (AI) security services and 5G dual modems to provide superior security in harsh and isolated environments. Ensure high availability for numerous use cases. -Stand-alone Automated Teller Machine (ATM) services in the banking sector.
John Madison, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Product Strategy, Fortinet. “Organizations across industries increasingly require fast, reliable, and secure networking architectures in remote locations and harsh environments… 5G dual modem provides , AI-powered security, and zero Our latest FortiGate products, including Trust capabilities, deliver the latest secure networking innovations in a single, powerful appliance built to withstand the harshest environments.” We look at how it can help you achieve simplified infrastructure, enhanced business efficiency and cost savings, and an exceptional user experience even in remote locations.
Existing networks are being expanded to new remote locations that need to support and protect large volumes of sensitive traffic and data. Previously, companies deployed multiple products to meet individual network, security, and connectivity requirements at these locations. The FortiGate Rugged 70G with 5G dual modem aims to solve this problem, providing a single appliance that meets all your networking, security, and connectivity needs in OT environments.
The new appliances bring 5G connectivity to Fortinet’s portfolio for the first time, combining enterprise-grade threat protection with high-performance networking features such as software-defined wide area networking and Zero Trust network access. Other key features of the FortiGate Rugged 70G include dual 5G modems for seamless, high-speed communications, secure networking powered by Fortinet SP5, a compact form factor ideal for extreme environments, and AI-powered security services. there is.
One of the primary use cases for the FortiGate Rugged 70G with dual 5G modems is the deployment and management of remote ATMs, which are often located in difficult environments such as stadiums, malls, and outdoors. It provides the network capabilities and highest security needed to deploy, protect, and manage remote ATMs, and its ruggedized form factor meets ATM durability requirements in extreme heat or cold temperatures. Fortinet’s expertise in integrating networking and feature-rich security into a single device built to withstand extreme conditions is ideal for these applications, said Pete Finalle, research manager at International Data Corporation. I concluded. The addition of 5G dual modems provides redundant connectivity to remote locations, ensuring availability and uninterrupted service.
