News in the Channel - issue #33

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Upgrade & Expand - Maximising

Customer Lifetime Value

The biggest refresh cycle in cybersecurity history

By 2026, hundreds of thousands of FortiGate devices will reach end-of-support. That creates an

unprecedented opportunity to expand revenue by working with your existing customers.

Why this Matters Now

Aging infrastructure needs urgent replacement

Evolving compliance requirements are driving security modernization

Sophisticated threats demand stronger protection

Natural budget cycles are aligned with upgrade requirements

Program Benefits

Hardware Upgrade Incentives

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Up to 55% discount on upgrades, creating a compelling customer offer while

preserving partner margins.

Service Expansion

Add subscription services such as FortiGate Cloud, FortiSASE, Managed FortiGate, SOCaaS,

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FortiAnalyzer Cloud, and FortiEDR. This turns one-off hardware deals into strategic long-

term partnerships.

Rebate Rewards

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Earn 1% rebate on bundled deals over €80K list value.

Recurring Revenue

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Subscription services deliver higher margins than hardware-only deals. Giving predictable

income, with ongoing customer engagement.

S trategi c

A d v antages

E x isting customers represent the easiest sales opportunitie s

B udget approvals are simpler for replacement s

T rusted advisor status protects against competitor s

End - of - support deadlines create natural urgency

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