Case Study: Windstream Enterprise achieves optimized, secure SD‑WAN performance and reduced TCO with Fortinet

Windstream Enterprise - Customer Case Study

Windstream Enterprise, a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions (SD‑WAN, Managed Network Security, UCaaS), needed to optimize and transform its network and voice services to meet the evolving demands of the cloud. Key requirements included industry‑leading security (UTM on SD‑WAN devices), centralized management to enhance the WE Connect Portal, flexible connectivity and a robust Cloud Core network.

Windstream deployed Fortinet solutions — FortiGate 30E/50E/60E/200E/500E together with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer — to deliver secure SD‑WAN with centralized control. The deployment optimized application performance and prioritized mission‑critical traffic, virtually eliminated downtime, increased network visibility and control, lowered total cost of ownership through access‑agnostic connections, and boosted workforce productivity.

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Mike Flannery

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