TOKYO and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NEC
Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies, and Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT), a global leader in broad, integrated, and automated cybersecurity solutions, have entered a global agreement to jointly build secure 5G
networks for communication service providers (CSPs). Through the partnership, Fortinet will provide its comprehensive best-in-class security solutions, including FortiGate – the world’s most deployed next-generation firewall and highest performing hyperscale firewall, while NEC will offer professional services built on its solid track record in the telecom industry to deliver
carrier-grade, sustainable networking required in 5G.
As 5G brings massively increased data traffic and architectural shifts to CSPs’ networks, such as Multi-access Edge…