OTTAWA, May 27, 2025 – Calian Group Ltd. (TSX: CGY), a diverse products and services company providing innovative healthcare, communications, learning and cybersecurity solutions, today announced that it has been named an Engage Preferred Services Partner (EPSP) within Fortinet’s Engage Partner Program. This designation demonstrates Calian’s ability to expertly deploy, operate, and maintain end-to-end security solutions helping organizations achieve digital acceleration.  

“For our clients, this designation means access to Calian’s enhanced cybersecurity capabilities, backed by a direct line to Fortinet experts,” said Mike Tremblay, President of Calian’s IT & Cyber Solutions. “It’s about ensuring best-in-class implementation and support as organizations navigate increasingly complex and evolving threats.” 

As cyber threats continue to escalate globally, organizations need trusted partners with proven cybersecurity capabilities. Calian’s inclusion in Fortinet’s elite EPSP program affirms its ability to meet this growing demand by delivering top-tier, end-to-end security services and support for hybrid, cloud and operational technology environments. 

“Securing Fortinet’s Engage Preferred Services Partner designation places Calian among an exclusive group of cybersecurity leaders nationally. It’s a clear reflection of our team’s advanced technical skills, strong customer relationships and commitment to delivering industry-leading solutions,” said Duane White, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Solutions and Managed Services, Calian. “We maintain a growth mindset and determination to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats through rigorous training and innovation.” 

As an Engage Preferred Services Partner, Calian receives access to specialized training and direct assistance from Fortinet experts to build new skills in providing advanced security support or services for their customers, including those with rapidly evolving and expanding hybrid network infrastructures. Calian can also collaborate directly with Fortinet Professional Support experts on implementations to leverage Fortinet best-practices, resulting in increased expertise and visibility while developing a more robust services portfolio.  

“Fortinet is committed to providing the tools and support our partners need to maintain a competitive edge. We’re continuing to evolve our Engage Partner Program to help partners differentiate, grow, and expand their organizations,” said Ken McCray, Vice President of Channel Sales, US, Fortinet. “We’re pleased to designate Calian as one of our Engage Preferred Services Partners. We look forward to our ongoing work with partners like Calian to ensure they can deliver Fortinet solutions with expertise and confidence to help address their customers’ needs.” 

A Program Focused on Enabling Opportunities for Partners 

Fortinet is committed to helping partners meet new and evolving customer challenges created by work-from-anywhere models, hybrid IT environments, and the evolving threat landscape through Fortinet’s Engage Partner Program and enablement tools for partners. The program is focused on enabling growth opportunities that are unique with Fortinet’s expansive portfolio built around the Fortinet Security Fabric, designed to secure customers’ entire infrastructure from the data center to the cloud. 

In addition, Fortinet is committed to helping partners grow productive, predictable, and rewarding relationships to differentiate from competitors. The Fortinet Engage Partner program helps partners acquire the industry knowledge they need to increase business opportunities, deliver digital acceleration for customers with customizable programs, and accelerate partner growth.  

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