Burger King India has recently taken a significant step towards improving its network infrastructure and security measures. The fast-food restaurant chain has partnered with Fortinet, a leading cybersecurity company, to implement the cutting-edge technology of Secure SD-WAN (software-defined wide area network). Through this collaboration, Burger King India has successfully streamlined its operations, bolstered its security, and achieved high-performance networking capabilities across its data centers and restaurant locations.
In a press release, Burger King India proudly announced the successful integration of Fortinet’s Secure SD-WAN Technology, emphasizing its positive impact on enhancing efficiency, agility, and overall security within the organization.
Manoj Gupta, Associate Vice President – IT, Burger King India, said, “Fortinet Secure SD-WAN enables integrated security and simpler management to allow us to evaluate existing risks and gain better visibility into the applications and types of attacks in our data centers.”
In its collaboration with Fortinet, Burger King India is set to experience a range of transformative benefits. The partnership brings a wealth of advancements to Burger King’s network infrastructure. Fortinet’s solutions will greatly enhance the availability of Burger King’s applications, ensuring seamless operations across its network of over 330 restaurant locations. Additionally, the implementation of secure failover connectivity will provide uninterrupted network access, while advanced threat protection through NGFW (next-generation firewall) will fortify the security of Burger King’s systems. Moreover, Fortinet’s technology will offer centralized management and process control, enabling efficient oversight and optimization of the network. These combined efforts will empower Burger King India to achieve greater operational efficiency, heightened security, and streamlined network management.
Vishak Raman, Vice President of sales, India, SAARC, SEAHK, and ANZ at Fortinet, said, “As companies strive for digital innovation, they are looking for ways to enhance their WAN networks and provide customers with an exceptional user experience, all while ensuring that their networks remain secure from cyber threats. As the threat landscape expands, organizations must prioritize security in any network deployment.”
The successful implementation of Fortinet’s Secure SD-WAN technology has brought forth substantial benefits for Burger King India. By leveraging this advanced solution, the fast-food restaurant chain has effectively reduced costs while achieving higher bandwidth at a lower WAN cost. Furthermore, Burger King India has experienced improved in-store internet availability, effectively addressing connectivity challenges across all of its restaurants. These outcomes were highlighted in the press release, underscoring the significant positive impact that Fortinet’s Secure SD-WAN has had on Burger King India’s operations.
Furthermore, the incorporation of its zero-touch provisioning feature has significantly aided Burger King India in streamlining deployment and connectivity processes. This technology has played a pivotal role in enabling the restaurant chain to establish a robust infrastructure while implementing an effective security incident response strategy to mitigate potential risks in the future.
Burger King India, established in 2014 as a subsidiary of the renowned global fast food chain Burger King, marked a significant milestone as it became the 100th country where Burger King established its presence. Since its inception, Burger King India has rapidly expanded its footprint and currently boasts a network of over 330 locations across the nation.
