Fortinet Wins 2025 Google Cloud Technology Partner of the Year Award

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Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) has been awarded the 2025 Google Cloud Infrastructure Modernization Partner of the Year Award for Networking, marking its fifth recognition as a Google Cloud Technology Partner. The award acknowledges Fortinet's excellence in cloud security integration and customer experience delivery.

The partnership highlights Fortinet's Security Fabric integration with Google Cloud, powered by FortiOS, offering enterprise-grade security solutions including:

• FortiGate VM virtual next-generation firewall for consistent security across private, public, and telco clouds
• Comprehensive cloud security platform with CNAPP solutions
• Unified SASE capabilities for secure remote access
• FortiFlex, a flexible usage-based licensing program for Google Cloud customers

This recognition reinforces Fortinet's commitment to delivering innovative cybersecurity solutions and enabling businesses to scale securely while optimizing performance in complex cloud environments.

Fortinet Recognized for Advancing Cloud Security with Integrated, Scalable Solutions for Google Cloud Customers

SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced it has won the 2025 Google Cloud Infrastructure Modernization Partner of the Year Award for Networking. As a five-time Google Cloud Technology Partner of the Year Award winner, Fortinet continues to be recognized by Google for creating industry-leading solutions and strong customer experiences with Google Cloud.

“We’re honored to once again be recognized as a Google Cloud Technology Partner of the Year. This award highlights the strength of our application and infrastructure security solutions and reinforces our deep integration with Google Cloud services through the Fortinet Security Fabric, powered by our single operating system, FortiOS. As organizations navigate increasingly complex cloud environments, our commitment to security innovation ensures IT and security teams have the tools they need to scale securely, optimize performance, and stay ahead of evolving threats.” Jaime Romero, Executive Vice President of Marketing, Fortinet

“Google Cloud’s Partner Awards recognize partners who have created outsized value for customers through the delivery of innovative solutions and a high level of expertise. We’re proud to announce Fortinet as a 2025 Google Cloud Partner Award winner and celebrate their impact enabling customer success over the past year.” Kevin Ichhpurani, President, Global Partner Ecosystem, Google Cloud

Fortinet’s integration with Google Cloud delivers enterprise-grade security, enabling businesses to scale, optimize performance, and defend against evolving threats. FortiGate VM, Fortinet’s virtual next-generation firewall (NGFW), enforces consistent security policies across private, public, and telco clouds, forming the foundation of a hybrid mesh firewall infrastructure.

As part of a broader cloud security platform that includes application security and cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) solutions, Fortinet delivers comprehensive, integrated code-to-security with 360-degree defense-in-depth protection for applications and data living in cloud and hybrid cloud environments.

Fortinet also boasts a robust network of secure access service edge (SASE) locations that are scalable and globally available through Fortinet and Google Cloud. Fortinet Unified SASE simplifies operations while enabling low latency secure remote and on-prem access and protects networks, applications, data, network edges, and thin edges.

Additionally, Fortinet offers a flexible, usage-based licensing program called FortiFlex that allows Google Cloud customers to optimize their deployments and investments in Google Cloud to perfectly match their dynamic needs. With FortiFlex, organizations can readily scale Fortinet solutions for Google Cloud at any time. Unused credit can be rolled over to subsequent years, further helping customers maximize their dollars. For customers with Google Cloud Committed Use Discount (CUD) agreements, FortiFlex also offers a quick and easy way to meet their committed spend obligations.

This recognition reinforces Fortinet’s long-standing partnership with Google Cloud and its commitment to delivering innovative, enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions.

Additional Resources

• Visit Google Marketplace for a complete list of Fortinet products on Google Cloud.
• Visit fortinet.com/trust to learn more about Fortinet innovation, collaboration partners, product security processes, and enterprise-grade products. 
• Learn more about Fortinet's commitment to product security and integrity, including its responsible product development and vulnerability disclosure approach and policies. 
• Learn about Fortinet’s free cybersecurity training, which includes broad cyber awareness and product training. The Fortinet Training Institute also provides training and certification through the Network Security Expert (NSE) Certification, Academic Partner, and Education Outreach programs.
• Learn more about FortiGuard Labs threat intelligence and research and Outbreak Alerts, which provide timely steps to mitigate breaking cybersecurity attacks.
• Learn more about Fortinet’s FortiGuard Security Services portfolio.
• Read about how Fortinet customers are securing their organizations.
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About Fortinet (www.fortinet.com)
Fortinet (Nasdaq: FTNT) is a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Our mission is to secure people, devices, and data everywhere, and today we deliver cybersecurity everywhere our customers need it with the largest integrated portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products. Well over half a million customers trust Fortinet's solutions, which are among the most deployed, most patented, and most validated in the industry. The Fortinet Training Institute, one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry, is dedicated to making cybersecurity training and new career opportunities available to everyone. Collaboration with esteemed organizations from both the public and private sectors, including Computer Emergency Response Teams (“CERTS”), government entities, and academia, is a fundamental aspect of Fortinet’s commitment to enhance cyber resilience globally. FortiGuard Labs, Fortinet’s elite threat intelligence and research organization, develops and utilizes leading-edge machine learning and AI technologies to provide customers with timely and consistently top-rated protection and actionable threat intelligence. Learn more at https://www.fortinet.com, the Fortinet Blog, and FortiGuard Labs.

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FAQ

What did Fortinet (FTNT) win from Google Cloud in 2025?

Fortinet won the 2025 Google Cloud Infrastructure Modernization Partner of the Year Award for Networking, marking their fifth Google Cloud Technology Partner award.

What key security solutions does Fortinet offer for Google Cloud customers?

Fortinet offers FortiGate VM virtual firewall, cloud-native application protection (CNAPP), unified SASE capabilities, and the FortiFlex usage-based licensing program.

How does Fortinet's FortiFlex licensing program benefit Google Cloud customers?

FortiFlex allows flexible usage-based licensing, enables scaling solutions on demand, offers rollover credits to subsequent years, and helps meet Google Cloud CUD agreement obligations.

What is the significance of Fortinet's FortiGate VM for cloud security?

FortiGate VM enforces consistent security policies across private, public, and telco clouds, serving as the foundation for hybrid mesh firewall infrastructure.

How does Fortinet's integration with Google Cloud enhance enterprise security?

The integration delivers enterprise-grade security through the Fortinet Security Fabric and FortiOS, enabling businesses to scale securely and defend against evolving threats.