H-E Parts taps Perth's SAU Digital for Fortinet security transformation

Perth-based IT services firm SAU Digital Australia will deliver a Fortinet security and networking refresh for global mining equipment company H-E Parts International.

H-E Parts offers surface mining, crushing and materials processing, and mobile construction aftermarket equipment.

The company has acquired 19 businesses since its founding in 2006, each using multiple vendors and technology platforms.

This introduced complexities resulting in poor visibility, lack of central management, and increased risk due to inconsistent security, especially across the organisation’s isolated locations and large remote workforce.

H-E Parts tapped SAU Digital to transform its security infrastructure across physical and remote work environments. 

The transformation will utilise Fortinet's secure networking, next-generation firewall (NGFW), secure remote access with universal secure access service edge (SASE), and security analytics solutions.

“SAU Digital is excited to collaborate with Fortinet and H-E Parts to provide H-E Parts with a cutting-edge network infrastructure that will drive the business towards greater success," SAU Digital partner Ben Donaldson said.  

"The team at SAU Digital is committed to delivering a seamless and highly secure network solution, with the goal to enhance connectivity and productivity, ensuring H-E Parts operates smoothly and efficiently.”

Fortinet SASE’s ability to integrate with Fortinet’s software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) played a pivotal role in finalising its agreement with H-E Parts.

This combination aligned with the business’s cloud-first initiative and resulted in significant cost savings.

The streamlined licensing process simplified operations and led to a substantial reduction in management platforms, consolidating the previous 17 vendors down to only two.

The built-in zero trust network access functionality ensured an additional layer of protection for H-E Parts.

“H-E Parts is truly excited to be part of this dynamic partnership with Fortinet and SAU Digital Australia," H-E Parts' global IT manager Daniel Bersan said.

"The organisation’s journey to enhance the customer and end-user experience is a testament to its commitment to innovation and excellence."

"Together with Fortinet, H-E Parts is not just raising the bar; it’s setting a new standard that will empower the company and delight customers.”