Partner profile
GTT Communications
Connecting People Across Organizations, Around the World
Founded 1998 · McLean, Virginia · 1,001-5,000 employees · Private, VC/PE backed
Partnership Overview
Who GTT Communications is built for
Multinational enterprises needing global Tier 1 IP backbone; SD-WAN replacement of legacy MPLS; financial services and content providers needing global reach.
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.
- VerifiedAug 13, 2026 · high confidence
- 5solutions across 3 categories
- 28 yrsin business, since 1998
- 1,001-5,000employees
Why teams pick 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
Probably not a fit
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Get matched insteadRecognition & proof points
Gartner MQ for Network Services Global (multiple years)Analyst recognition · Gartner
- Garner Cool VendorProof point
Notable clients
Vendor-reportedNamed enterprise logos are limited in public disclosure. GTT serves multinational enterprises, carriers and public-sector customers across six continents over its top-ranked Tier 1 global IP backbone Fortinet has published a joint case study on GTT Envision Secure Networking (SD-WAN + Fortinet Security Fabric).
Our Solutions
Rubber Duck solutions through GTT Communications
From first evaluation to day-to-day operations, Rubber Duck Technology helps you get full value from GTT Communications' Connectivity & SASE, Cybersecurity & Compliance, and Managed IT & Cloud Ops solutions. We fit them to the systems you already run, remove overlap, and give you a clear view of how they perform, so your team can move faster with fewer surprises.
Connectivity & SASE
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.
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.
Cisco
Versa Networks
Fortinet
VMwareSASE / 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.
Palo Alto NetworksFortinetMPLS / 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.
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.
How GTT Communications delivers
24/7 global NOCs across multiple continents; named Customer Success Managers for enterprise; tiered SLAs. (vendor-reported)
Services in detail
- Managed Network ServicesFully managed across multi-vendor SD-WAN underlays with customer self-service via the Envision portal.
- Managed Security ServicesFully managed and integrated with GTT's global backbone and 24/7 NOC operations.
- Implementation & OnboardingProject-based implementation managed through GTT's global delivery organization.
- 24/7 MonitoringDelivered 24/7 via GTT's global Network Operations Center.
- Network Operations Center (NOC)Staffed 24/7 globally to manage and escalate across GTT's worldwide network.
- Vendor / Escalation ManagementCo-managed escalation handling through GTT's NOC and account teams.
Automate/AI, built in · AI-Powered Features. Network automation/orchestration for multicloud connectivity; limited AI focus (software-defined networking control plane).
Case Studies
What backs it up
2 published case studies from GTT Communications
GTT Communications · Hospitality & Travel
RSG Group España connects 40 gyms across Spain with GTT managed SD-WAN
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GTT Communications · Manufacturing
Barry Callebaut links 131 global sites with GTT managed SD-WAN
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From GTT Communications
5 PDFs, collected while we vetted them
- GTT SD WAN Security Global StudyDownload
- GTT Managed SD WAN RSG Group Case StudyDownload
- GTT Corporate BrochureDownload
- GTT Managed SD WAN Barry Callebaut Case StudyDownload
- GTT Expands Managed SD WAN AmericasDownload
Profile compiled by Rubber Duck Technology from primary sources and partner collateral. Vendor-reported figures are labeled as theirs. Spot something wrong? Tell us.
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