Business Impact
Challenge
- Legacy infrastructure lacked visibility and control
- Multi-vendor environment hindered operational efficiency
- Unreliable connectivity delayed business operations
Solution
- Standardized on Fortinet Security Fabric to unify and secure global operations
- Deployed FortiGate NGFWs and FortiGate SD-WAN to ensure reliable, high-speed connectivity
- Centralized management enabled visibility, automation, and threat response
99%
network uptime achieved
23%
reduction in connectivity costs
90%
decrease in manual tasks via centralized management and automation
Results
- Gained real-time visibility across all sites, enhancing threat detection and response
- Improved operational efficiency without increasing IT headcount
- Enabled secure, scalable integration of acquisitions across three countries
Overview
The Elite Flower, a global floral producer with operations across Colombia, Ecuador, and Kenya, faced challenges integrating new acquisitions, securing remote farms, and modernizing outdated infrastructure. By standardizing on Fortinet, the company deployed NGFWs and Secure SD-WAN across 52 farms and international offices. This enabled real-time connectivity, centralized visibility, and automated threat response. These improvements enhanced operational efficiency and positioned the company for secure, scalable growth.
“Fortinet allows us to operate more automated, agile, and efficient way, ensuring seamless infrastructure deployments while eliminating human error.”
- Senen Niño, CISO, The Elite Flower