Fortinet has just opened a new Innovation Hub in Chicago, Illinois. Fortinet, which specializes in the convergence of networking and security, hopes the facility will foster innovation and enhance collaboration for its customers, partners, employees, and other key stakeholders. The company invested over $30 million into the project, which included renovating a six-story building with 90,000 square feet of space.
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The new facility features
- A research and development center that fosters interdisciplinary collaboration among employees
- The Fortinet Cloud Point of Presence (POP), which allows Fortinet to meet the needs of its customers through the delivery of services, SaaS products, and SASE
- A cybersecurity training facility for in-person learning
- The Executive Briefing Center (EBC) to help drive business growth
On Record
In a recent quote, John Whittle, Chief Operating Officer at Fortinet, said, “Our investment in Chicago reflects Fortinet’s long-term commitment to delivering top-tier solutions and support for our enterprise customers across the United States and globally, always with a ‘built to last’ approach in mind. As we roll out new Innovation Hubs in strategic locations throughout 2025 and beyond, we will continue to enhance our infrastructure and innovation to provide unmatched experiences and solutions to protect our customers around the world.”
