The patents and asset portfolio is thought to cover a broad set of technologies and applications for delivering security services through hardware and software platforms, managing subscriber profiles, and router virtualization and management.
As part of the deal CoSine retains a limited right to continue using some of the patented technology it has sold off to support existing customers of its IP service delivery platform which is used by telco carriers and network service providers for secure services like managed firewalls, VPN and broadband access.
CoSine’s main products include its InVision IPSX switch management system and InGage, a customer network management application.
Sunnyvale, California-based Fortinet said the addition of CoSine’s technology will expand its patent portfolio and differentiate its multi-threat security services in the telco carrier and service provider market.
CoSine has had a bumpy ride. It made a name for itself by manufacturing switches and software that let telco service providers like Sprint and Nextel manage their IP networks better. But last year it more or less shuttered all of its operations and set itself up for a sale to Oregon-based telecom equipment maker and digital video systems provider Tut Systems Inc. This deal fell through in 2005.
