SYDNEY, June 1, 2009 - Fortinet^® - a market-leading network security provider and worldwide leader of unified threat management (UTM) solutions C today announced an expansion of its FortiPartner™ channel program in Australia with the appointment of Ingram Micro as a distribution partner and the launch of a reseller recruitment campaign.

Charles Cote, regional director for Fortinet Australia and New Zealand commented, ÏMost businesses in Australia are looking to spend less and achieve more. One simple way to achieve this is to consolidate multiple expensive security systems into a single integrated security appliance. As a result, Fortinet has seen enormous growth in demand for our FortiGate appliances over the past two years. We are looking to recruit additional Australian FortiPartners that are interested in offering security and data protection solutions to businesses.

Fortinet currently has more than 300 members in its FortiPartner channel program across Australia and New Zealand, and is looking to add an additional 100 resellers to the program by the end of 2009. The FortiPartner program aims to provide resellers with effective sales and marketing programs, training and the support services needed to enable their business success. The FortiPartner program is tiered into Platinum, Gold and Silver levels, based on revenue attainment and training.

To handle recent business growth in Australia, Fortinet has appointed Ingram Micro Australia as a distributor. The new distribution agreement will allow Ingram Micro to offer the complete range of Fortinet products, with focus being placed on integrated security solutions suitable for small-to-medium businesses. Fortinet also has distribution relationships with Ingram Micro in New Zealand, the U.S. and APAC.

ÏUTM security solutions and managed security services represent a fast-growing revenue opportunity for our reseller partners, says Jay Miley, Ingram Micros VP and Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand ÏFortinet is a market leader in the UTM space, with a unique range of products and services that will enable our reseller partners to add significant value to the security solutions they offer their customers.

Michael Valentine, Fortinets vice president of sales for the Americas adds: ÏOur business in Australia has grown very rapidly over the last few years, and we hope to continue this accelerated growth with the addition of Ingram Micro as a distribution partner. Weve had very strong success in other parts of the world, especially the U.S., through our partnership with Ingram Micro, which is well-positioned to help us grow our partner program to the next level in Australia. Our FortiGate appliances are easy to sell and support, and can help resellers to deliver a broad range of security solutions as well as security as a service to their customers. By partnering with Fortinet, resellers can quickly grow their security services revenues, by offering cost-effective managed security services.