Intel and Fortinet Collaborate to Advance Cybersecurity Innovation and Strengthen Supply Chain

Intel and Fortinet are collaborating to advance cybersecurity innovation and strengthen global supply chain resilience. They are co-developing and manufacturing Fortinet's next-generation firewall application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) on Intel 4 node. This is Intel's first named external customer.

Intel has secured its first named external customer for its foundry division, with networking equipment maker Fortinet agreeing to a partnership to co-develop and manufacture Fortinet's next-generation firewall ASIC on the Intel 4 node. This collaboration targets more diverse chip supply and reflects a significant milestone in Intel's efforts to establish itself as a major player in the foundry space.

The partnership underscores the growing importance of foundries as a key component in the global electronics supply chain and Intel's bid to secure a leading position in this rapidly evolving market. As part of the deal, Intel will be co-developing and manufacturing Fortinet's next-generation firewall ASIC on its 5nm node.

The partnership represents a major boost for Intel's foundry business, marking its first named external customer and demonstrating the increasing reliance of the tech industry on third-party foundry services.

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