Cloud Security at the speed of business: Fortinet and CDW join forces with Microsoft Azure Marketplace

Darren will talk through the features and benefits of consuming enterprise class security solutions through Azure Marketplace, how to get best value from our partners, cloud marketplace tools and best practices, and discuss upcoming partner functionality that will accelerate your cloud software journey.  

James is the Alliances Director for Fortinet’s UK & Ireland business which incorporates partnerships with both Strategic Global Systems Integrators (GSI’s) and Cloud Hyperscale Providers. His responsibility also extends to owning the Cloud and Virtual Solutions business for his Geography. 

James joined Fortinet late in 2022, and brings fresh energy and perspective to the business, with particular recent experience leading Alliances, Cloud, Managed Service Provider and Channel businesses in the technology sector He forged his career and experience at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) where he served for 25+years having held various Presales, Services, Business and Sales Leadership roles. 

Kyle is a passionate and dedicated Technologist and business leader who can assess, plan, and design across the complete technology stack. Kyle thrives on driving change and delivering business outcomes.

Kyle leads the office of the CTO providing progressive and balanced thought leadership, collaborating with wider business units as it pertains to market and opportunity assessment and is key to the development of market relevant proposition or service capabilities. He is also accountable for the CDW UK opinion and voice from the Integrated Technology Solutions business unit.