GTT is a global Tier 1 network operator and managed services provider — owning and operating one of the world's most extensive IP backbones across 260+ cities, 6 continents, and 140+ countries. For multinational enterprises requiring consistent, managed WAN performance across every major geography, GTT delivers SD-WAN, MPLS, DIA, managed security, and cloud connectivity on infrastructure it owns end-to-end. Fibi sources and negotiates GTT on your behalf, at no cost to you.
Tier 1 IP Backbone — Owned Infrastructure Across 260+ Cities, 6 Continents
GTT owns and operates its global network — it is not a reseller of third-party capacity. This means GTT controls end-to-end routing, performance, and SLA delivery across international WAN deployments. Connected to 2,000+ ISPs worldwide with 400+ local access partners for last-mile delivery in markets where owned fiber does not reach.
Portfolio
SD-WAN, MPLS, DIA, broadband, managed security, MDR, DDoS mitigation, cloud connect, backup, and unified network visibility — on a single global Tier 1 backbone.
GTT Managed SD-WAN is built on VMware SD-WAN (formerly VeloCloud) — providing intelligent traffic steering, application-aware routing, and centralized WAN policy management across global enterprise sites. GTT owns and operates the underlying Tier 1 backbone, meaning SD-WAN traffic flows over GTT's own global network rather than third-party capacity. Supports hybrid WAN configurations combining MPLS, dedicated internet, broadband, and wireless access at branch sites. Managed end-to-end by GTT, with full visibility in EnvisionDX.
GTT delivers global MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching), VPLS (Virtual Private LAN Service), and Ethernet WAN services for enterprises requiring private, guaranteed-performance network connectivity between sites. MPLS provides deterministic routing with QoS for latency-sensitive applications including voice, video, and real-time transactions. VPLS extends Layer 2 Ethernet over the global WAN for applications requiring LAN-like connectivity between geographically distributed sites. Available across GTT's 140+ country footprint on owned Tier 1 infrastructure.
GTT provides Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) — symmetrical, guaranteed-bandwidth fiber internet delivered over GTT's owned Tier 1 backbone — for enterprise sites requiring high-performance internet connectivity with committed SLAs. IP Transit connects ISPs, carriers, and large enterprises directly to GTT's global internet backbone for scalable, high-capacity internet access. Available in 260+ cities across 6 continents, with GTT's 2,000+ ISP peering relationships ensuring optimal routing globally.
GTT aggregates broadband connectivity from 400+ local access partners worldwide — including DSL, cable, 4G/LTE wireless, and satellite — enabling managed connectivity for branch sites, remote locations, and markets where dedicated fiber is not available. Broadband access is managed and monitored through the same EnvisionDX portal as dedicated circuits, providing consistent visibility regardless of underlying access technology. Used as primary connectivity for smaller branches and as backup or hybrid links for critical sites.
GTT Managed Security provides enterprise-grade network security delivered as a managed service — including Unified Threat Management (UTM) combining firewall, intrusion detection/prevention (IDS/IPS), antivirus, and web content filtering; Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) management; and application-layer traffic inspection. Security policies are enforced at the network layer across GTT's global infrastructure, providing consistent protection at every site without requiring on-site security hardware management. Configured and monitored through a single management interface integrated with EnvisionDX.
GTT MDR provides continuous threat monitoring, detection, and incident response through a 24/7 Security Operations Center. The SOC monitors network traffic, security event logs, and endpoint telemetry across client environments — identifying threats, correlating indicators of compromise, and executing incident response procedures when threats are confirmed. For enterprise IT teams without the internal capacity to staff a 24/7 security monitoring function, GTT MDR provides SOC-as-a-Service with defined SLAs for detection and response times.
GTT DDoS Mitigation provides volumetric attack protection using in-path and on-demand scrubbing — detecting and absorbing Distributed Denial of Service traffic before it reaches client infrastructure. In-path mitigation provides always-on protection for organizations at high risk of sustained attack; on-demand activation provides cost-effective protection for organizations that require scrubbing capability without permanent traffic diversion. Built on GTT's Tier 1 backbone, providing mitigation at network scale rather than at the customer edge.
GTT Cloud Connect provides private, dedicated connectivity from enterprise WAN locations to major cloud providers — bypassing the public internet for cloud-bound traffic to reduce latency, improve reliability, and maintain consistent performance for cloud-hosted applications. Supports connectivity to AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and other major providers. For enterprises running workloads in multiple cloud environments, Cloud Connect integrates with GTT's managed SD-WAN and MPLS infrastructure for end-to-end private cloud connectivity.
GTT Backup is a managed backup service built on Veritas NetBackup — providing enterprise data protection with centralized management, policy-based backup scheduling, off-site replication, and recovery testing. GTT manages the backup infrastructure, software licensing, and operational procedures, delivering backup-as-a-service without requiring client IT teams to maintain the backup stack. Relevant for enterprises seeking to consolidate network and backup services under a single managed services provider.
EnvisionDX is GTT's single-pane-of-glass portal for enterprise network visibility and management — providing real-time monitoring of circuit performance, bandwidth utilization, SD-WAN policy status, security event logs, and service tickets across all global sites in one interface. IT teams can view historical performance data, generate compliance reports, manage change requests, and track incident resolution through EnvisionDX. For multinational enterprises managing 50 to 1,000+ sites, it replaces fragmented per-circuit and per-provider monitoring with unified operational visibility.
Ideal For
Organizations with offices, plants, or retail sites across multiple continents require a WAN provider that can deliver consistent managed connectivity in every market. GTT's owned global backbone and local access partner network enable end-to-end managed WAN across geographies that most providers cannot reach.
Global manufacturers with production facilities across multiple continents — like Barry Callebaut's 130+ site deployment — use GTT for managed WAN connecting factories, distribution centers, and corporate sites. Reliable WAN performance is critical for ERP, SCADA, and supply chain systems that span geographies.
Banks, insurers, and asset managers with international operations require private, low-latency WAN connectivity with strict compliance and security controls. GTT's MPLS, managed firewall, MDR, and ISAE 3402 / SSAE 16 compliance documentation support the audit and regulatory requirements of financial institutions.
Government agencies and defense contractors operating in multiple countries require global WAN providers with security certifications, controlled routing, and managed security overlays. GTT's ISO 27001 certification, managed MDR/SOC, and global network ownership address the requirements of international government deployments.
Why GTT
What distinguishes GTT from other global managed WAN and security providers — and where its advantages are most pronounced for multinational deployments.
GTT owns and operates a Tier 1 global IP backbone — one of the world's most extensive privately owned networks, spanning 260+ cities across 6 continents with presence in 140+ countries. Unlike managed WAN providers that resell third-party capacity, GTT controls end-to-end routing and performance across international locations. This infrastructure ownership is the foundation of GTT's ability to deliver global enterprise WAN with consistent SLAs in markets where most providers cannot.
GTT's global peering fabric connects to 2,000+ ISPs worldwide, enabling optimal internet routing for IP Transit customers. For enterprise WAN delivery, 400+ local access partners extend GTT's managed connectivity to markets and buildings where GTT's owned fiber does not reach directly — including DSL, cable, 4G/LTE, and satellite in developing markets and remote industrial locations. This partner network allows GTT to deliver managed WAN with consistent SLAs in locations that other global providers cannot reach.
GTT manages more than 200,000 network and security devices globally — a scale of operational management that reflects the depth of GTT's managed services infrastructure, NOC capacity, and process maturity. For enterprises evaluating a managed WAN provider for complex global deployments, operational scale is a proxy for execution capability. GTT's device management footprint places it among the largest managed network services providers in the world.
$7.87B global chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut deployed GTT Managed SD-WAN across 130+ sites on 6 continents — achieving a 77% increase in bandwidth, a 66% reduction in cost per megabit, and completing global deployment 6 weeks ahead of schedule. The outcome demonstrates GTT's ability to execute complex multinational WAN transformation projects at scale, simultaneously across every major geography, while improving both performance and economics.
Deployment Reference
A documented multinational deployment illustrating GTT's execution capability across geographies, scale, and performance outcomes.
130+ Sites · 6 Continents · GTT Managed SD-WAN
Barry Callebaut deployed GTT Managed SD-WAN across its global network of 130+ manufacturing, distribution, and office sites spanning 6 continents. The project required coordinating local access, international backbone connectivity, and managed services simultaneously across every major geography — from Europe and North America to Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East.
Compliance
GTT holds a comprehensive set of compliance certifications required by regulated multinational enterprises across financial services, government, and global operations.
GTT supports PCI-DSS compliant network environments — relevant for retail, financial services, and e-commerce enterprises requiring network security controls that meet payment card industry standards.
ISO 27001 certified for information security management — providing enterprises with assurance that GTT's network and managed services operations meet internationally recognized security standards.
ISO 14001 certified for environmental management — relevant for enterprises with ESG reporting requirements and sustainability commitments in their supply chain and vendor relationships.
ISAE 3402 (Service Organization Controls) reporting provides third-party assurance over GTT's operational controls for service delivery — required by many financial institutions and regulated enterprises when assessing network service providers.
SSAE 16 SOC reporting provides U.S.-standard assurance over GTT's service organization controls — the domestic equivalent of ISAE 3402, required by enterprises with U.S. audit and compliance obligations.
Why Use Fibi
Your contract is with GTT either way. The difference is the advisory, comparison, and support layer.
| Aspect | GTT Direct | GTT Through Fibi |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Published rack rate | Volume-negotiated — equal or better |
| Platform comparison | GTT only | GTT vs Lumen, AT&T, Tata & global WAN providers |
| Quote turnaround | 5–15 business days (global scope) | 24–72 hours across comparable providers |
| Contract support | GTT account team | Independent advisor representing you |
| Global design review | GTT solutions engineering | Fibi reviews WAN design on your behalf |
| Post-go-live support | GTT NOC + support only | Fibi escalation + GTT NOC support |
| Advisory fee | N/A | $0 — vendor-funded |
FAQ
Fibi will evaluate GTT against competing global WAN and managed security providers for your specific requirements — site locations, WAN architecture, security stack, compliance obligations, and cloud connectivity needs — and negotiate pricing on your behalf. No obligation, no sales pressure.
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