Fortinet Inc. announced the introduction of new network security appliances and secure switching platforms designed for the landline and wireless security needs of distributed enterprises at the National Retail Federation conference. The new products were developed for the demanding security needs of retailers that face stringent PCI regulatory compliance, the growing need for uninterrupted network uptime, and support for centralized system management for remote branch offices and outlets with little to no technical resources. The six new products from Fortinet include four new FortiGate network security appliances: the FortiGate-60D, FortiWiFi-60D, FortiGate-60C-POE and the FortiGate-60CM-3G4G-B; and two new secure FortiSwitch platforms: the FortiSwitch-124B-POE and FortiSwitch-224B-POE.

As a single source provider, Fortinet is uniquely positioned to offer this comprehensive range of security products for distributed enterprises that, until now, have historically required multiple vendors. By providing customers with a single vendor option, Fortinet is delivering unprecedented price/performance, lower TCO and centralized "single pane of glass" management for remotely deployed devices. The FortiGate-60C-POE integrates security with 24 Gigabit Power over Ethernet ports that can power Fortinet access points, switches and wireless repeaters to simplify secure network infrastructures at remote sites.

It also delivers enterprise-class protection for applications and data through a wide range of onboard security technologies for distributed locations, branch offices and retail networks. With a built-in wireless controller, the appliance is designed to support up to 10,000 square feet of retail and/or office space to support secure wireless communications for employees and guest hot spot connectivity.