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Comcast Business, Fortinet, and Exclusive Networks Expand Masergy Guardian Portfolio™ with New Managed SD-WAN Services Sales Route
Offering enables resellers to grow their businesses with trusted, secure SD-WAN solutions and white-glove service delivery PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nOffering enables resellers to grow their businesses with trusted, secure SD-WAN solutions and white-glove service delivery\n\n\n PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nComcast Business, Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), and Exclusive Networks today announced the companies have teamed up to deliver a new distribution sales route and managed SD-WAN services for value-added resellers (VARs) and managed service providers (MSPs). The collaboration expands the Masergy Guardian Portfolio™, adding additional sales routes and helping resellers offer fully managed SD-WAN and security management services in more markets.\n\n\nThe Masergy Guardian Portfolio™ supports the reseller community with a combined offering that uniquely converges networking, security, and services – making it ideal for those without service operations, technical expertise, or SD-WAN certifications. The joint Comcast Business and Fortinet Secure SD-WAN solution will now be available to resellers through Exclusive Networks, a global trusted cybersecurity specialist for digital infrastructure. The combination of Comcast Business’ network and managed security services, Fortinet’s Secure SD-WAN solution, and Exclusive Networks’ global expertise, offers partners reliable, high-quality solutions, and multiple options to address the growing demand for remote work connectivity and security.\n\n\n“Comcast Business is a future-ready company working to accommodate the unique needs of our partners,” said Bill Madison, Vice President of Global Channel Alliances. “By combining solutions tailored to resellers and distributors with our expanded sales routes, we are capitalizing on new opportunities, growing our portfolio and validating our Company’s position as a global leader in the managed services industry.”\n\n\nThe Masergy Guardian Portfolio™ allows VARs and MSPs to sell fully managed SD-WAN services (provided entirely by Comcast Business) and co-managed services (where the reseller or MSP is responsible for Tier 1 and Tier 2 client support). Benefits include:\n\n\n\nAttractive Revenue Model with Great Sales Potential: Hardware margins, monthly recurring revenue, and simple add-ons provide greater upside potential.\n\n\n\nService Expansion without the Need for Investment: Resellers can expand their support model without the overhead of more staff.\n\n\n\nClient Loyalty and White-glove Serv...