Case Study: Distribuidora de Electricidad La Paz improves network reliability and cuts costs with Fortinet Security Fabric

Distribuidora de Electricidad La Paz cuts connectivity costs by over 95% with Fortinet

Distribuidora de Electricidad La Paz (DELAPAZ), a Bolivian power distribution company, faced security and management challenges from outdated equipment and a lack of network visibility. These issues exposed the utility to cyberthreats and hindered effective network management. Seeking a unified solution, the company turned to Fortinet.

Fortinet implemented its Security Fabric, deploying Fortinet Secure SD-WAN for connectivity across 81 locations and FortiGate Rugged Next-Generation Firewalls with FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services for the OT network. The results included over 95% cost savings by replacing MPLS links, a dramatic reduction in downtime, and significant time savings via a centralized security platform. Fortinet’s solution also improved network reliability, helping to avoid fines associated with service interruptions.

Distribuidora de Electricidad La Paz

Rolando Quisbert

Head of the Information Technology Department