FEBRUARY 1, 2022: blueAPACHE has been awarded Australian Growth Partner of the Year in the Fortinet Partner of the Year awards. The awards recognise partners that have helped customers to accelerate the move beyond traditional networks securely. The awards are judged on factors including year-on-year revenue growth, investment in training, specialisations and certifications, enhanced innovation and executive engagement, and success in leading customer engagements with Fortinet.

Tim Fitzgerald, channel director, Fortinet, said, “Fortinet is proud to announce the winners of the Australian partner awards. The awards recognise the valuable contributions of the entire partner ecosystem throughout 2021 and the partners’ dedication and hard work to help customers adapt to the changing workplace, business environment, and threat landscape of the future.”

Chris Marshall, managing director, blueAPACHE said, “We’re thrilled to be named Fortinet Australian Growth Partner of the Year 2021. This award recognises our ongoing commitment to innovation and expertise, helping customers continue to operate effectively and securely regardless of the ever-changing landscape.”

Tim Fitzgerald said, “Fortinet has made significant investment in training and certifications, working with partners to understand where the skills gap remains and to strategically address this. Fortinet will continue to invest in its partners, helping them continue to provide value-driven approaches for customers with enhanced expertise. After seeing record growth in 2021, Fortinet is in a strong position to continue this growth in the coming year with new products, a strong team, and strong partner relationships.”