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What did blueAPACHE announce on 21 July 2022 according to IT Brief Asia?
On 21 July 2022, blueAPACHE announced it had added Fortinet Security Fabric-powered software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN), next-generation firewalls (NGFWs), and secure access capabilities to its connectivity offering.
Which blueAPACHE service was enhanced with Fortinet security capabilities?
blueAPACHE's emPOWER Connectivity managed wide-area network (WAN) service was expanded to integrate Fortinet security capabilities.
What security features did emPOWER Connectivity already include before the Fortinet integration?
emPOWER Connectivity already bundled software-defined WAN (SD-WAN), next-generation firewalls (NGFW) with unified threat protection (UTP), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), and carrier-class Cisco core networking.
Why is this Fortinet capability enhancement significant for Asia operations?
It is significant because blueAPACHE's emPOWER Network maintains core points of presence in Singapore and connects into more than 165 data centres worldwide, providing the infrastructure backbone for the expanded security offering across the Asia-Pacific region.
What ongoing support does blueAPACHE provide alongside the Fortinet-enhanced connectivity service?
blueAPACHE provides proactive configuration management and operating system patching, 24/7 priority network monitoring through its Network Operations Centre, and service desk support during business hours (7am–7pm weekdays).
What uptime commitment does blueAPACHE offer with certain network designs?
blueAPACHE offers a minimum 99.99% uptime commitment under specific redundant site designs.
What broader strategy does the Fortinet integration reflect for blueAPACHE?
The Fortinet integration reflects blueAPACHE's broader strategy of partnering with industry-leading security vendors to strengthen its converged IT-as-a-Service platform.
Who published the original article about blueAPACHE's Fortinet integration?
The article was published by IT Brief Asia, as noted in the page's author and publisher metadata, with blueAPACHE listed as the publisher of the blog post.