NEC XON Broadens Managed Services, Now Including Fortinet Device Management Throughout South Africa
In a bid to address the growing cybersecurity challenges facing businesses in South Africa, NEC XON has expanded its managed services portfolio to include comprehensive Fortinet device management [1][4][5]. This move aims to help businesses enhance security, optimize Fortinet performance, and minimize downtime.
The service focuses on managing Fortinet security devices, which are widely used for network security including firewalls, VPNs, and anti-malware protection [1]. By leveraging expert management, NEC XON helps reduce the risk of operational paralysis due to cyberattacks, offering businesses a stronger security layer [1][2].
The expansion addresses critical cybersecurity threats such as ransomware attacks, phishing scams, and security breaches that South African businesses face daily. The managed service enhances the performance of Fortinet devices through proactive monitoring and management, ensuring these systems operate at peak efficiency and reduce potential vulnerabilities or slowdowns [2].
NEC XON's commitment to providing top-tier support is evident in its provision of 24/7 support from a team of certified experts. This aim is to minimize downtime that can result from security incidents or device failures, thereby maintaining business continuity [1][4]. The success of the expanded services in the coastal regions of South Africa suggests that they are effective in addressing the growing security demands of businesses.
Two of South Africa's largest clothing retail chains have already adopted the service, illustrating confidence and real-world success. The rollout is ongoing across the coastal regions of South Africa with plans to expand further into the rest of South Africa and across Africa [1].
The expansion of NEC XON's services is part of a broader trend towards relying on managed security services (MSS) to combat escalating cybersecurity challenges. According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence presented at RSAC 2025, nearly 29% of organizations in South Africa have adopted MSS to supplement or replace in-house teams [1].
This initiative positions NEC XON as a key player in strengthening the cybersecurity framework of South African enterprises through innovative managed security solutions built around Fortinet technology. The human layer of support provided by NEC XON is becoming increasingly rare in the age of automated helpdesks and generic call centers.
In conclusion, NEC XON's expanded managed services offer a unique combination of technical precision and personalized support, making it an invaluable resource for businesses seeking to bolster their cybersecurity posture in today's challenging threat landscape.
- The expanded managed services by NEC XON, focused on Fortinet devices, offer regional businesses valuable insights into enhancing their network security and optimization, reducing potential vulnerabilities caused by downtime.
- The robust service provided by NEC XON addresses critical cybersecurity events like ransomware attacks, phishing scams, and security breaches, benefiting businesses with a stronger security layer and minimizing operational risks.
- Leveraging expert management and 24/7 support from a team of certified professionals, NEC XON's services aim to establish a strong market presence within South Africa and even across the African continent.
- The unique blend of technical precision and personalized support provided by NEC XON aligns well with the growing trend in the business world for relying on managed security services (MSS) to address escalating cybersecurity threats in a globalized technology-driven market.
- The successful adoption of NEC XON's managed services by two prominent South African clothing retail chains demonstrates its effectiveness in providing a unique solution to cybersecurity challenges faced by businesses in today's dynamic and continually evolving threat landscape.
