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Hughes launches integrated broadband and 4G network platform

June 21, 2017

Hughes Network Systems, LLC, a provider in managed networks, has added the Fortinet FortiGate 30E to its portfolio of managed network equipment, the company announced in a prepared statement. The FortiGate 30E provides an integrated and highly secure, single-device broadband solution at retail locations, including kiosks.

The FortiGate 30E is available as part of the HughesON suite of managed network services, which combine broadband connectivity, installation, provisioning and onsite support. It can also be self installed for those merchants who prefer to implement and maintain their own equipment, using Internet service from a local provider.

"Retailers have long needed an affordable, multi-transport and highly secure connectivity solution they can easily deploy themselves using locally provided broadband," Sampath Ramaswami, senior director, strategy and marketing at Hughes, said in the release.

The FortiGate 30E is an all-in-one enterprise platform that is part of the Fortinet Security Fabric, receiving real-time threat intelligence updates to ensure continuous protection from cyber threats. Delivering end-to-end network security and connectivity through a single platform, the FortiGate 30E is desinged to serve distributed enterprises and supports, such as:

• Integrated 4G/LTE modems for unified connectivity and wireless backup.
• IPsec VPN over the Internet enables managed PCI-compliant networks.
• Plug-and-play capability ensures fast and simple deployment.

"Maintaining network security and compliance standards can be a major challenge for highly distributed enterprises, who need both powerful security and flexible networking capabilities in an all-in-one device that is easy to deploy and manage," said John Maddison, senior vice president of products and solutions at Fortinet.