Milestone Reinforces GTS Holding’s Expertise in Secure Networking, Cloud Security, and Digital Transformation Across the Middle East
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — GTS Technology Solutions LLC (UAE), a member of GTS Holding, is proud to announce that it has officially achieved the Fortinet Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Specializations within the Fortinet Engage Partner Program, reinforcing the company’s expertise in delivering secure networking, cloud-first security, and modern digital infrastructure solutions.
These advanced Fortinet specializations recognize partners that have demonstrated proven technical capabilities, certified engineering expertise, successful customer implementations, and the ability to design, deploy, and support enterprise-grade networking and cybersecurity architectures. Achieving both the SASE and SD-WAN Specializations reflects GTS UAE’s continued investment in technical excellence and its commitment to helping organizations embrace secure digital transformation.
As organizations accelerate cloud adoption, hybrid work, and digital business initiatives, traditional networking models are no longer sufficient to meet modern business requirements. Enterprise applications now reside across public cloud platforms, private data centers, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) environments, and edge locations, while employees require secure access from offices, homes, and remote locations around the world.
This transformation has fundamentally changed the way organizations approach networking and cybersecurity.
Businesses increasingly require networking architectures that provide secure, high-performance connectivity while maintaining consistent security policies regardless of user location or application destination. Rather than operating networking and cybersecurity as separate disciplines, organizations are adopting integrated approaches that simplify management while strengthening cyber resilience.
Fortinet’s Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture addresses these challenges by converging networking and security into a unified cloud-delivered framework
By combining technologies such as Secure SD-WAN, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), and Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS), organizations can securely connect users, devices, and applications while improving visibility and operational efficiency.
Similarly, Fortinet Secure SD-WAN enables enterprises to optimize network performance, improve application availability, reduce connectivity costs, and deliver secure access across branch offices, campuses, cloud environments, and remote users.
Through these technologies, organizations gain the flexibility required to support modern business operations without compromising security or user experience.
Achieving both specializations demonstrates GTS UAE’s capability to deliver these advanced architectures while ensuring customers receive solutions aligned with global best practices and Fortinet’s highest technical standards.
Commenting on the milestone, Eng. Ayman Al Sayed, Managing Director of GTS Holding, said:
“Achieving the Fortinet SASE and SD-WAN Specializations represents another important milestone in our regional growth strategy. It reflects the expertise of our engineering teams, the strength of our partnership with Fortinet, and our commitment to helping organizations build secure, intelligent, and future-ready digital infrastructures. As businesses continue modernizing their operations, GTS remains focused on delivering innovative solutions that combine networking performance with advanced cybersecurity.”
One of the most significant aspects of this achievement is its regional impact.
Prior to earning these specializations in the UAE, GTS had already achieved the same Fortinet SASE and SD-WAN Specializations in Egypt. Successfully attaining these certifications across multiple countries demonstrates the organization’s ability to replicate technical excellence, engineering standards, and service quality throughout its regional operations.
This accomplishment reflects more than technical certification—it highlights the maturity of GTS Holding’s operational model and its ability to leverage shared expertise across Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. By maintaining consistent engineering practices, continuous professional development, and collaborative knowledge sharing, GTS delivers a unified customer experience regardless of market or geography.
For enterprise customers operating across multiple countries, this consistency is particularly valuable. Organizations increasingly seek technology partners capable of supporting regional operations through standardized architectures, integrated cybersecurity strategies, and coordinated implementation methodologies.
GTS Holding’s regional footprint enables customers to benefit from local expertise supported by the collective experience of engineering teams across the Middle East.
Mohamed Mady, Technical Director at GTS Holding, emphasized the technical significance of the achievement.
“Modern enterprise networks must provide secure access from anywhere while maintaining high performance and operational simplicity. Fortinet’s SASE and SD-WAN technologies enable organizations to consolidate networking and security into an intelligent, unified architecture that supports today’s cloud-first business environments. Achieving these specializations demonstrates our technical capabilities and our ability to design solutions that address both current operational needs and future business growth.”
The Fortinet SASE and SD-WAN Specializations also reflect GTS UAE’s continued investment in developing highly skilled engineering teams.
Through advanced Fortinet certifications, technical workshops, hands-on deployment experience, and continuous professional development, GTS ensures its consultants and solution architects remain at the forefront of emerging networking and cybersecurity technologies. This investment enables customers to benefit from globally recognized best practices delivered by experienced professionals who understand the operational challenges facing modern enterprises.
Beyond implementation, GTS UAE works closely with customers throughout every phase of their digital transformation journey. Services include infrastructure assessments, solution architecture, deployment, migration planning, optimization, managed services, and ongoing technical advisory. This lifecycle approach ensures organizations maximize the value of their technology investments while maintaining secure, resilient, and scalable environments.
Industries including financial services, government, healthcare, education, telecommunications, manufacturing, energy, retail, and hospitality continue to accelerate digital transformation initiatives that demand secure connectivity, centralized visibility, and flexible networking architectures.
By achieving the Fortinet SASE and SD-WAN Specializations, GTS UAE further strengthens its ability to help these organizations modernize their infrastructure while supporting business continuity, regulatory compliance, and long-term innovation.
The achievement also reinforces the strategic partnership between GTS Holding and Fortinet—a collaboration built on technical excellence, continuous innovation, and a shared vision of enabling secure digital transformation throughout the region.
As networking and cybersecurity continue to converge, organizations require partners capable of delivering integrated solutions that reduce complexity while improving operational efficiency and cyber resilience. GTS Holding remains committed to investing in advanced certifications, expanding engineering capabilities, and strengthening strategic partnerships that empower customers to navigate an increasingly connected digital world.
The company extends its sincere appreciation to Fortinet for its continued collaboration and support. GTS also thanks its engineering teams, consultants, project managers, and customer success professionals whose expertise, dedication, and commitment made this achievement possible.
Looking ahead, GTS UAE will continue expanding its advanced networking and cybersecurity capabilities while supporting organizations across the UAE and the wider Middle East with secure, scalable, and future-ready technology solutions. Together with Fortinet, GTS remains committed to helping customers build resilient digital infrastructures that enable innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.
Global System Integrators | Fortinet
About GTS Holding
Founded in 2018, GTS Holding is a regional technology solutions provider specializing in cybersecurity, enterprise networking, cloud infrastructure, managed services, and digital transformation. Headquartered in Egypt with operations in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, GTS partners with leading global technology vendors to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative technology solutions. Through advanced engineering expertise, strategic partnerships, and customer-focused delivery, GTS Holding helps enterprises and government organizations strengthen cyber resilience, modernize IT environments, and accelerate secure digital transformation across the Middle East.