Cybersecurity provider Fortinet has unveiled the FortiGate Rugged 70G with 5G Dual Modem, a compact and ruggedized solution designed to boost secure networking and 5G connectivity for operational technology (OT) environments.
Powered by the latest Fortinet Security Processing Unit (SP5), this appliance offers networking performance and FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services, alongside high availability through its 5G dual modem.
“Customers can use the FortiGate Rugged 70G with 5G Dual Modem to realize secure and simplified infrastructure, enhanced business efficiencies and cost savings, and an excellent user experience even in the most remote, hard-to-reach locations,” said John Maddison, chief marketing officer and EVP, Product Strategy at Fortinet.
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The FortiGate Rugged 70G addresses the challenge of complex and costly infrastructure in remote OT environments by providing comprehensive networking, security, and connectivity in a single appliance. It marks Fortinet’s entry into bringing 5G connectivity to its portfolio of rugged next-generation firewalls (NGFWs), combining enterprise-grade threat protection, high-performing networking capabilities, and industry-leading wireless WAN functionality.
AI-powered security services
Key features include a 5G dual modem for seamless communication, unparalleled networking performance, a compact form factor with a ruggedized design, and AI-powered security services. A primary use case for this appliance is deploying and managing remote ATMs, meeting the networking, security, and durability requirements of such deployments in challenging environments like stadiums or malls.
The FortiGate Rugged 70G empowers industries like banking to elevate their remote ATM networks, scale across thousands of locations, and introduce new services with minimal infrastructure investment.