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Fortinet, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTNT) regularly issues news that reflects its role as a global cybersecurity company focused on the convergence of networking and security. Company announcements describe how Fortinet secures people, devices, and data everywhere through an integrated portfolio of more than 50 enterprise-grade products, AI-driven threat intelligence from FortiGuard Labs, and the Fortinet Security Fabric platform.
Investors and security professionals following FTNT news will see updates on product and solution launches, such as the Secure AI Data Center solution and the FortiGate 3800G data center firewall, as well as integrated offerings like FortiGate VM running on NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs and Secure LAN Edge architectures that combine FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiManager, and FortiGate. These releases provide insight into how Fortinet addresses AI workloads, high-performance data centers, LAN edge environments, and zero-trust architectures.
Fortinet’s news flow also covers strategic collaborations and public-private initiatives. Examples include participation in World Economic Forum Annual Meetings, contributions to the Centre for Cybersecurity, the Cybercrime Atlas, and the Partnership Against Cybercrime, and the launch of a Cybercrime Bounty program with Crime Stoppers International. These items highlight Fortinet’s emphasis on intelligence sharing, cybercrime disruption, and global cyber resilience.
In addition, FTNT news includes financial communications, such as quarterly earnings announcements and conference call details, and research-driven publications like the 2025 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report. Readers can use this news stream to track Fortinet’s evolving product strategy, AI and data center focus, training and certification initiatives, and its engagement with governments, industry partners, and academia on cybersecurity policy and practice.
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) has strengthened its partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers, becoming a 'Proud Partner' for the 2024-2025 season. The Steelers have expanded their use of the Fortinet Security Fabric platform across all network segments, including corporate and football operations, merchandising, and ticket operations.
The implementation spans multiple locations including Acrisure Stadium, UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, Saint Vincent College training camp, and remote facilities. Key solutions deployed include FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls, FortiSwitch Ethernet switches, FortiAP access points, and FortiMonitor for network protection and optimization. The system ensures secure connectivity and high availability, particularly during game days.
The Steelers utilize Fortinet's zero-trust network access and FortiClient for secure remote access, enabling staff and scouts to connect to important assets while traveling. The partnership, which has lasted over 15 years, is set to continue beyond the 2024-2025 season with planned future integrations.
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) announced its participation in the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland from January 20-24, 2025. As a founding member of the Forum's Centre for Cybersecurity, Fortinet will contribute to discussions on global cybersecurity challenges.
Derek Manky, Chief Security Strategist and Global VP of Threat Intelligence, will participate in a panel on January 21 about disrupting cybercrime operations. The session, titled 'Collectively Disrupting the Economics of Cybercrime,' will focus on building alliances across organizations to combat cyber threats.
The 55th Annual Meeting will address five key priorities: rebuilding trust, reimagining growth, investing in people, safeguarding the planet, and reimagining leadership strategies. The event brings together leaders from 125 countries, including government officials, business executives, and civil society representatives.
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) has scheduled its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results conference call for Thursday, February 6, at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time). The conference call will be available in listen-only mode through the company's investor relations website. Investors and analysts are advised to join 10 minutes before the start time. Following the call, the CEO and CFO's prepared remarks, supplemental slides, and call replay will be accessible through Fortinet's Quarterly Earnings page on their investor relations website.
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) announced that its Security Service Edge (SSE) offering, FortiSASE, received the highest possible 'AAA' rating from CyberRatings.org, the industry's only independent third-party cybersecurity testing nonprofit. The solution achieved exceptional scores across all test categories:
- Perfect score in Evasions (100%)
- Near-perfect in Exploits (99.02%)
- Near-perfect in Malware (99.5%)
- Full compatibility in TLS/SSL Functionality
FortiSASE demonstrated minimal impact on network performance while maintaining robust security features. The solution provides comprehensive cloud-delivered security services, including Firewall-as-a-Service, secure web gateway, and cloud access security broker. Fortinet was also named a Challenger in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SSE.
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) has launched FortiAppSec Cloud, a new cloud-delivered platform integrating web application security and performance management tools. The platform combines advanced bot defense, global server load balancing, and web/API security into a unified solution. Key features include ML-powered bot protection, intelligent traffic routing, and threat analytics powered by FortiGuard Labs. The platform aims to address the challenges of securing modern web applications across multi-cloud environments, offering centralized management and reduced complexity. According to Fortinet's 2024 Cloud Security Report, 95% of cybersecurity professionals support a single-dashboard approach for streamlined security management.
Fortinet (FTNT) has been named the Preferred Partner of the NHL Vancouver Canucks for the 2024-2025 season. Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CSE) has implemented Fortinet's Security Fabric platform to protect its data center, secure Rogers Arena, and connect various facilities. The deployment includes a FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall cluster and Secure SD-WAN platform to streamline security operations. Fortinet's presence in Canada includes over 2,600 employees, $200 million in infrastructure investments, and partnerships with 30 academic institutions. The company aims to train 1 million people globally in cybersecurity by 2026.
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) announced the opening of a new 215,000-square-foot, 10-story building in Atlanta, Georgia, representing an investment of over $15 million. The facility will serve as a Fortinet Innovation Hub, featuring a FortiCloud Point of Presence, Executive Briefing Center, Cyber Training Facility, and expanded Customer Support. The building will contribute to regional growth and job development, while strengthening the company's global expansion strategy. The hub will enhance customer service capabilities and foster partnerships in the region where Fortinet has operated for 24 years.
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) has appointed Janet Napolitano to its Board of Directors, strengthening its cybersecurity leadership with her extensive national security and public policy expertise. Napolitano, former Secretary of Homeland Security (2009-2013) and Governor of Arizona (2003-2009), will advise on CISA's Secure by Design Pledge and enhance collaboration with global security stakeholders. Currently serving as founder and faculty director of the Center for Security in Politics at UC Berkeley, Napolitano also holds board positions at Vir Biotechnology, Zoom, and RAND This appointment aligns with Fortinet's mission to advance global cybersecurity resilience and secure digital infrastructure.
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) has announced plans to host an Analyst Day on November 18, 2024, in New York City, marking its 15-year IPO anniversary. The event will feature company executives sharing insights on cybersecurity's future, strategy updates, and financial outlook. Ken Xie, Founder and CEO, emphasized the company's leading role in cybersecurity evolution and commitment to innovation.
Prior to the main event, Fortinet will ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell to commemorate its public trading milestone. The Analyst Day presentation will be available via live broadcast in listen-only mode through the company's investor relations website. The event highlights Fortinet's two-decade journey in shaping cybersecurity through integrated solutions and strategic partnerships.
Fortinet (FTNT) reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with total revenue of $1.51 billion, up 13% year-over-year. Service revenue grew 19.1% to $1.03 billion, while product revenue increased 1.7% to $473.9 million. The company achieved record GAAP operating margin of 31.2% and non-GAAP operating margin of 36.1%. Cash flow from operations reached $608.1 million, with free cash flow of $571.8 million. The board authorized a $1 billion increase in share repurchase program, bringing total authorization to $2.03 billion. Fortinet raised its 2024 revenue guidance to $5.856-$5.916 billion.