--- title: "Great news for NEXTGEN: Exclusive Networks announced as global distributor of Fortinet." description: Exclusive Networks, a global cybersecurity go-to-market specialist, announced a new global agreement with Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, significantly strengthening its strategic partnership and enhancing its ability to support its multinational partner base worldwide.  image: https://blog.nextgen.group/hubfs/exn_GDA_annoucment_NEXTGEN_1080x1350.png --- - [Latest Articles](https://blog.nextgen.group/content-hub) - [Announcements](https://blog.nextgen.group/content-hub/tag/announcements) - [AWS](https://blog.nextgen.group/content-hub/tag/aws) - [Case study](https://blog.nextgen.group/content-hub/tag/case-study) - [Cloud](https://blog.nextgen.group/content-hub/tag/cloud) - [Cyber Security](https://blog.nextgen.group/content-hub/tag/cyber-security) More Topics Government Topics Latest Articles Announcements AWS Case study Cloud Cyber Security Government background-color: transparent; background-image: linear-gradient(-90deg, rgba(221, 221, 221, 100% ), rgba(238, 238, 238, 100% )); color: #333333; --- ![](https://blog.nextgen.group/hubfs/exn_GDA_annoucment_NEXTGEN_1080x1350.png) Driving Global Partner Growth, Accelerating Multinational Revenue, and Reducing Cross-Border Complexity .   Exclusive Networks, a global cybersecurity go-to-market specialist, today announced a new global agreement with Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, significantly strengthening its strategic partnership and enhancing its ability to support its multinational partner base worldwide.   This landmark contract grants Exclusive Networks the right to fulfil multinational deals for Fortinet global partners.   The global teams at Exclusive Networks span 90+ countries and are specialized in multinational transactions. The result of the teams is clear: Accelerated deal velocity and simplification of cross-border business operations. Exclusive Networks are uniquely positioned to deliver support for global partners seamlessly through 24x7 support teams, ATC capabilities, professional service divisions, and global logistics services.    Thomas Desrues, SVP EMEA & APAC Channel Sales at Fortinet, commented: “The launch of Fortinet’s new Global framework is an instrumental step towards strengthening our global ecosystem and enabling a seamless experience for our global partners, supporting the deployment of large projects for multinational customers. We are very excited to continue this global journey with Exclusive Networks as one of Fortinet’s newly appointed Global Distribution partners.”   Ali Nixon, Global Vendor Development Director at Exclusive Networks, commented: 'The worldwide capabilities of Exclusive networks gives our global client base the assurance that their multinational deals are in safe hands. From strategic relationships, world class support, and services to operational excellence; Global customers see us as the go to cybersecurity provider. We see this award as a recognition of the skills we have built over our 20-year partnership with Fortinet and look forward to accelerating global growth together.   Wendy O'Keeffe, RVP A/NZ at NEXTGEN An Exclusive Networks Company, said "This is great news for our customers and maps to the increasing momentum we are achieving for Fortinet on both sides of the Tasman.”  About Exclusive Networks  and NEXTGEN Exclusive Networks (EXN) is a global cybersecurity specialist that provides partners and end-customers with a wide range of services and product portfolios via proven routes to market. With offices in over fifty countries and the ability to serve customers in over 170 countries, we combine a local perspective with the scale and delivery of a single global organization.   Our best-in-class vendor portfolio is carefully curated with all leading industry players. Our services range from managed security to specialist technical accreditation and training and capitalize on rapidly evolving technologies and changing business models.   Since acquisition by Exclusive Networks in 2024, NEXTGEN Distribution now represents the global cybersecurity specialist in Australia and New Zealand. NEXTGEN's specialist knowledge, technology platforms and services are now combined with the scale and delivery of a single global organization, enabling more partners and vendors to stay relevant and remain ahead in this dynamic IT environment.  For more information, visit: [www.exclusive-networks.com](https://www.exclusive-networks.com/)   - Posted In: - [Announcements](https://blog.nextgen.group/content-hub/tag/announcements) ###### Like what you see? Share with a friend. 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