Fortinet, a global cybersecurity leader, will unveil its groundbreaking sovereign SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solution at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2025, offering service providers a unique opportunity to explore dedicated private SASE services. The event will be held from March 3–6, 2025, at Fortinet’s booth #6G48 in hall 6.

The new solution empowers organizations with unprecedented control and flexibility over their data, addressing the critical needs of regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, and government. It enables service providers to create their own dedicated private SASE service.

Service providers already invested in Fortinet Secure SD-WAN are well-positioned to naturally expand into sovereign SASE by leveraging their existing infrastructure and knowledge. Powered by the FortiOS operating system and offering simple integration, the Fortinet Sovereign SASE solution allows service providers to quickly deploy and meet the growing demands of data sovereignty within the SASE market.

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Pete Finalle, Research Manager, Security & Trust at IDC, said, “Organizations with strict regional or regulated industry compliance requirements are often faced with the dilemma of having a strong need for improved security posture while also having a significant barrier to adoption for modern SASE architectures.”

He added, “Fortinet’s Sovereign SASE solution takes the compliance guesswork out of adoption and enables service providers to deliver a robust SASE platform and expand from SD-WAN, which includes the latest DEM, network visibility, and AI-assisted security capabilities to the customers that need it most.”

Attendees can join Fortinet experts to discover how the industry’s most comprehensive unified SASE solution, including the journey from secure SD-WAN to its sovereign SASE turnkey private SASE solution, ensures compliance and security. The solution enables local control over data routing, inspection, and storage. The architecture of sovereign SASE allows service providers to deliver private SASE services tailored quickly and cost-effectively to their customers.

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Key challenges addressed by Fortinet’s Sovereign SASE include:

  • Ensuring compliance with regional data privacy laws.
  • Managing cross-border data transfers and adhering to strict localization requirements.
  • Handling the operational complexities of securing sensitive data across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
  • Balancing customer demands for low-latency performance with the need for localized data inspection and storage.

MWC attendees can explore more on these topics:

  • From SD-WAN to SASE services to drive innovation and revenues.
  • AI-driven security operations that empower automation, efficiency, mitigation, and compliance.
  • Cybersecurity services for businesses and consumers to drive revenue and growth.
  • AI-driven cybersecurity platform to secure your networks, services, and support compliance.

Those interested can book time with Fortinet experts at MWC 2025 or learn more by visiting the Fortinet booth #6G48 in Hall 6.

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FAQs

1. What is Fortinet Sovereign SASE, and what benefits does it offer?

Fortinet Sovereign SASE is a SASE solution designed to give organizations unprecedented control and flexibility over their data, particularly those in regulated industries like finance, healthcare, and government. It allows service providers to create dedicated private SASE services, ensuring compliance with regional data privacy laws and managing cross-border data transfers. Benefits include enhanced security, localized data control, and the ability to meet strict localization requirements.

2. Who is the target audience for Fortinet’s Sovereign SASE solution?

The solution is primarily aimed at service providers looking to enhance their offerings with secure, flexible, and compliant SASE solutions, as well as industry leaders seeking to address complex data sovereignty challenges.

3. How does Fortinet’s Sovereign SASE help service providers?

It allows them to create their own dedicated private SASE service, deploy quickly to meet data sovereignty demands, leverage existing Fortinet Secure SD-WAN investments, and deliver tailored services cost-effectively.

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Conclusion

Fortinet’s unveiling of its Sovereign SASE solution at MWC Barcelona 2025 marks a significant step in addressing the data sovereignty and compliance challenges faced by organizations, particularly those in regulated industries. By enabling service providers to offer dedicated, private SASE services, Fortinet empowers these organizations with greater control and flexibility over their data, ensuring adherence to regional privacy laws and streamlined data management across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The solution leverages existing SD-WAN infrastructure, reducing implementation costs and simplifying deployment for service providers. With its focus on AI-driven security and comprehensive SASE capabilities, Fortinet’s new offering is poised to drive innovation, growth, and efficiency for service providers while meeting the evolving needs of their customers.

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