GTT Communications

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GTT Communications

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About the partner

About GTT Communications

Connecting People Across Organizations, Around the World

Founded1998
HeadquartersMcLean, Virginia, USA
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
OwnershipPrivate – VC/PE Backed
AI capabilityAI-Powered Features

GTT Communications is a global Tier 1 IP network operator and managed services provider headquartered in McLean, Virginia. With a global IP backbone reaching 140+ countries via 600+ PoPs, GTT delivers dedicated internet, SD-WAN (Envision), SASE/SSE, managed security, and cloud connectivity to multinational enterprises. Following 2022 Chapter 11 restructuring and 2023 sale of the infrastructure division to I Squared Capital, GTT is focused on managed services and SD-WAN/SASE.

Why teams choose GTT Communications

  • Global Tier 1 IP backbone reaching 140+ countries (formerly Hibernia, Interoute heritage)
  • Envision SD-WAN portal with strong customer self-service
  • Multi-vendor managed SD-WAN (Cisco, Versa, VMware, Fortinet)
  • Global PoP-to-PoP private backbone
  • Focused, restructured organization post-2022 Chapter 11

Capabilities we have validated

  • Tier 1 global IP backbone (140+ countries)
  • 600+ PoPs
  • Envision SD-WAN portal
  • Multi-vendor SD-WAN
  • Global private backbone
  • Public + Private Cloud Connect

Recognition & proof points

  • Gartner MQ for Network Services Global (multiple years)
  • Garner Cool Vendor

AI in the offering

Network automation/orchestration for multicloud connectivity; limited AI focus (software-defined networking control plane).

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Capabilities

Solutions Delivered by GTT Communications

The outcomes this partner is equipped to deliver — drawn from our vetting record, not their marketing deck.

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Dedicated Internet Access (DIA)

GTT delivers dedicated internet access over its global Tier 1 IP backbone reaching 140+ countries via 600+ PoPs, serving multinational enterprises requiring high-capacity connectivity.

Tier 1 global backbone — GTT's own Tier 1 IP backbone reaches 140+ countries with heritage from Hibernia and Interoute networks.

PoP-to-PoP private reach — A global private backbone of 600+ PoPs underpins consistent enterprise-grade access worldwide.

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SD-WAN

GTT provides multi-vendor managed SD-WAN through its Envision platform, supporting Cisco, Versa, VMware, and Fortinet underlays for global enterprise networks.

Multi-vendor choice — Customers can deploy SD-WAN across Cisco, Versa, VMware, or Fortinet rather than a single locked-in stack.

Envision self-service — The Envision portal gives customers strong visibility and self-service control over their SD-WAN.

Integrates with CiscoVersa NetworksFortinet

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SASE / SSE

GTT offers cloud-delivered SASE/SSE that converges networking and security across its global backbone for distributed enterprises.

Converged on the backbone — SASE/SSE rides GTT's global Tier 1 backbone, unifying secure access for multinational sites.

Focused post-restructuring — A restructured organization concentrated on managed services and SD-WAN/SASE delivery.

Integrates with Palo Alto NetworksFortinet

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MPLS / Private Line

GTT provides MPLS/IP-VPN and Ethernet private line services across its global private backbone for predictable enterprise WAN connectivity.

Global private backbone — PoP-to-PoP private connectivity spans GTT's worldwide network footprint.

Multinational reach — Coverage across 140+ countries supports geographically distributed enterprises.

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Cloud Connect / Interconnection

GTT delivers public and private Cloud Connect services linking enterprise sites to major cloud platforms over its global backbone.

Public and private connect — Supports both public and private cloud on-ramps for hybrid enterprise environments.

Backbone-backed — Cloud connectivity leverages GTT's Tier 1 global IP backbone for consistent performance.

Delivery

How We Deliver

Engagement & delivery models we have validated with this partner — where the slide deck ends and the actual work begins.

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Managed Network Services

GTT manages multi-vendor SD-WAN and global WAN environments for multinational enterprises as a managed service provider.

Delivery: Fully managed across multi-vendor SD-WAN underlays with customer self-service via the Envision portal.

Multi-vendor MSP — GTT manages SD-WAN across Cisco, Versa, VMware, and Fortinet under one provider.

Self-service visibility — The Envision portal pairs managed delivery with strong customer self-service.

Integrates with CiscoVersa NetworksVMware

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Managed Security Services

GTT provides managed security services including DDoS mitigation and SASE/SSE security across its global network.

Delivery: Fully managed and integrated with GTT's global backbone and 24/7 NOC operations.

Backbone-level protection — Security services leverage GTT's Tier 1 backbone reaching 140+ countries.

Vendor flexibility — Multi-vendor security underlays let customers align with preferred platforms.

Integrates with Palo Alto NetworksFortinet

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Implementation & Onboarding

GTT delivers project-based implementation for enterprise network deployments and SD-WAN rollouts.

Delivery: Project-based implementation managed through GTT's global delivery organization.

Global delivery — Implementation spans GTT's 140+ country footprint for multinational rollouts.

Multi-vendor expertise — Deployment experience across Cisco, Versa, VMware, and Fortinet stacks.

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24/7 Monitoring

GTT provides round-the-clock monitoring of enterprise network services through its global operations.

Delivery: Delivered 24/7 via GTT's global Network Operations Center.

Global NOC coverage — A 24/7 global NOC monitors enterprise networks across all time zones.

Backbone visibility — Monitoring spans GTT's PoP-to-PoP private backbone for end-to-end insight.

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Network Operations Center (NOC)

GTT operates a 24/7 global NOC supporting managed network and security services for enterprise customers.

Delivery: Staffed 24/7 globally to manage and escalate across GTT's worldwide network.

Always-on operations — The global NOC provides continuous coverage for multinational networks.

Single point of management — Centralized operations manage multi-vendor SD-WAN and security under one team.

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Vendor / Escalation Management

GTT acts as a single point of contact managing multiple vendors and escalations across global enterprise network estates.

Delivery: Co-managed escalation handling through GTT's NOC and account teams.

Single accountability — GTT consolidates multi-vendor SD-WAN management under one accountable provider.

Restructured focus — A focused post-restructuring organization concentrates on managed service delivery.

Proof

Results with this partner

Documented outcomes from real engagements — not testimonial vibes.

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