Switchshop Awarded Fortinet Public Sector Partner of the Year

In addition to ETSP, EPSP and Approved & Trusted Fortinet Delivery Partner Accreditations

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Last updated: April 21st 2026

Switchshop has been named Fortinet Public Sector Partner of the Year at this year’s Fortinet Partner Awards! This will be the 3rd Fortinet Partner of the Year award Switchshop has collected over three consecutive years. This award recognises our technical expertise, customer commitment, and continued success in supporting public sector organisations with leading cybersecurity solutions. Receiving this award again reflects our consistent commitment to delivering secure, scalable, and future-ready solutions that help public sector organisations modernise with confidence.

 

As cyber threats continue to evolve, public sector organisations require partners who understand not only the technology landscape but also the operational, regulatory, and budgetary pressures they face. This award recognises Switchshop’s ongoing commitment to delivering secure, scalable, and future-ready solutions that help customers modernise with confidence. From local authorities and healthcare providers to education institutions and wider public services, we are proud to support organisations that deliver essential services every day.

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What Set Us Apart 

 

Industry-Leading Technical Expertise 

Switchshop has consistently set the benchmark for technical excellence within the partner community. We became the UK’s first EPSP partner and achieved every available certification. reinforcing our position as one of the most highly accredited Fortinet partners in the market. Our customers benefit from access to highly skilled specialists who can design, deploy, and optimise complex security environments aligned to best practice.

 

Proven Public Sector Success 

Our focus on the public sector has delivered a significant impact. Over the last year, we secured a number of major strategic projects and achieved 140+ deal registrations, with 95% focused within the public sector. This demonstrates our deep understanding of public sector requirements and our ability to deliver solutions tailored to highly regulated, mission-critical environments.

Strong Commercial Growth 

During 2025, Switchshop delivered 30%+ year-on-year growth, highlighting the continued trust customers place in our team and the strength of our long-term Fortinet partnership. This momentum reflects our reputation for quality delivery, responsive service, and measurable outcomes.

 

Customer Commitment 

Technology alone is not enough. Our customers choose Switchshop because we combine technical excellence with a genuine partnership approach. We work closely with internal teams to understand objectives, reduce risk, and deliver solutions that create lasting value.

 

Why Fortinet? 

 

Fortinet is one of the world’s leading cybersecurity providers, trusted globally for integrated security solutions that bring together networking and protection across users, devices, applications, data centres, and cloud environments. Its Security Fabric approach enables organisations to simplify security operations, improve visibility, and respond faster to threats across increasingly distributed environments.

 

As a strategic Fortinet partner, Switchshop helps customers unlock the full value of that technology through:

  • Expert solution design
  • Seamless deployment and migration
  • Performance optimisation
  • Managed services and ongoing support
  • Strategic roadmap planning
  • Security best practice guidance

 

By combining Fortinet’s Innovation with Switchshop’s specialist expertise, customers gain a trusted route to stronger security and smarter transformation.

Ready to Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Strategy?

Whether you are modernising legacy infrastructure, improving resilience, or planning future transformation, our award-winning team is ready to help. Speak to our specialists to discuss your goals and discover how Fortinet solutions can support your organisation.

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