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O2 Business simplifies networking and security with Fortinet

O2 Business simplifies networking and security with new managed SD-Branch platform powered by Fortinet

This enhanced collaboration combines Fortinet’s market-leading technology with O2 Business managed and professional services to deliver a fully managed SD-Branch platform for UK organisations.

4 August 2026 – O2 Business today announced the expansion of its Secure Networking portfolio with the launch of a new managed SD-Branch platform for organisations across the UK.

Built on Fortinet’s industry-leading networking and cybersecurity technology, the platform is delivered through O2 Business’s managed and professional services, providing customers with a fully managed solution that brings together SD-WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi and advanced security within a single platform.

As organisations continue to adopt cloud services, AI-powered applications and hybrid working, managing secure, resilient networks has become increasingly complex. Many organisations still operate multiple networking and security solutions, creating unnecessary complexity, inconsistent policies, and increased operational overhead.

The O2 Business managed SD-Branch platform simplifies this by bringing networking and security together into a single managed service. Customers benefit from expert design, deployment, monitoring and lifecycle management, backed by O2 Business specialists, enabling them to modernise their networks while making the most of existing technology investments.

The platform provides:

  • Integrated SD-WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi and advanced security through a single managed solution
  • Centralised visibility and management across branch environments
  • Consistent policy enforcement and Zero Trust capabilities
  • Simplified deployment, management and ongoing support
  • Greater flexibility to evolve network infrastructure without unnecessary complexity

The need for secure, resilient networks continues to grow. Research from Research and Markets found that 76% of organisations experienced a cyber-attack last year, while 89% now operate across multiple cloud environments. These trends are driving demand for networking and security solutions that are simpler to manage without compromising resilience.

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Technology should make life easier yet more and more organisations are telling us the same thing: managing networks and security has become too complicated. They don't want another point solution, they want something that works together and is backed by experts who can help them get the most from it. Working with Fortinet means we can bring those capabilities together into one managed solution, giving customers the confidence that their networks are secure, resilient and supported by a team that understands their business

Jessica O’Connor

Product Director, O2 Business

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Across the organisations we work with, from local authorities to growing businesses, we're seeing the same challenge: how to modernise technology while managing budgets and increasing cyber threats. This new service gives customers the flexibility to strengthen security and evolve their networks over time, helping them avoid costly 'rip and replace' programmes while making the most of their existing investments.

Martin McFadyen

Director, Enterprise and Public Sector, O2 Business

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Through the collaboration with O2 Business, we are enabling customers to benefit from a fully managed SD-Branch solution that brings networking and security together in a unified platform. By combining Fortinet's Secure Networking capabilities with O2 Business's managed services expertise, organisations can reduce complexity, enhance resilience, accelerate their digital transformation ambitions and strengthen their cybersecurity posture with confidence. The service is available to organisations across the UK and supports businesses and public sector organisations looking to modernise their networks while simplifying cybersecurity.

David Park

Channel Director UK&I, Fortinet

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For more information, please visit: https://www.virginmediao2business.co.uk/connectivity/fortinet/

Research source

The figures referenced in this release, including that 76% of organisations experienced a cyber-attack in the last year and 89% now operate across multiple cloud environments, are taken from SD-WAN Global Market Insights 2025: Analysis and Forecast to 2030, published by Prof Research and available through Research and Markets.

About O2 Business

O2 Business is a leading UK provider of connectivity and communications services, formed from the combination of Virgin Media O2 Business and Daisy Group. It brings together the scale of a national network with specialist service expertise to help organisations simplify how they connect, communicate and operate. O2 Business supports businesses of all sizes across the UK with integrated, easy-to-manage solutions designed to reduce complexity and enable growth.

O2 Business simplifies networking and security with Fortinet

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