GTT Communications
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GTT Communications is a global networking and security-as-a-service provider for multinational enterprises, operating its own Tier 1 IP backbone with over 700 terabits of capacity spanning six continents. The company serves thousands of customers across 140,000+ locations in 170+ countries through its proprietary GTT Envision platform. Named a Leader by both ISG and Frost & Sullivan for Managed SD-WAN and SASE, and winner of Intelisys' Most Improved Channel Program award.
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Ideal Customer
- GTT's sweet spot is the mid-to-large multinational enterprise — companies that are too large for simple regional providers but find legacy global carriers too slow and bureaucratic to manage.
- Their ideal customer operates across multiple countries or continents, typically with 50 to 1,000+ locations, and requires consistent, carrier-grade WAN performance globally.
Key Differentiators
- GTT's primary differentiator is its owned global Tier 1 IP backbone — one of the world's largest, spanning 260+ cities on six continents — which it uses as the underlay for all managed services rather than reselling third-party transit.
- This distinguishes it from pure aggregators and allows it to retain over 75% of IP traffic securely on its own network.
Industries Served
- GTT serves multinational enterprises across financial services, manufacturing, retail and e-commerce, media and broadcast, healthcare, technology, and professional services verticals, as well as carriers and government customers.
- Notable named customers and verticals include global banks, automobile manufacturers, healthcare firms, and technology companies.
Service Coverage
- GTT operates globally, with its Tier 1 IP backbone spanning more than 260 cities across six continents.
- The company delivers services across 140,000+ locations in 170+ countries, with a business presence across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Partnerships
- GTT has 44 documented partners, including 36 technology partners and 8 channel partners.
- Key technology partnerships include Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks (both for SD-WAN and SASE), and HPE, for which GTT recently attained HPE Global Service Provider Partner status to integrate HPE Aruba Networking Unified SASE into its Secure Connect solution.
Company Size & Ownership
- GTT has approximately 2,200 employees and is estimated to generate approximately $1 billion in annual revenue.
- The company was founded in 1998 (formerly known as Global Telecom & Technology) and grew aggressively through acquisitions, reaching $1.49 billion in revenue in 2018 before divesting its infrastructure division to I Squared Capital for $2.15 billion in 2021 and completing a financial restructuring.
Compliance & Certifications
- GTT holds ISO 27001:2022 certification for its Information Security Management System, maintained at multiple global locations including operations centers in Prague, Pune, Sofia, and Nottingham.
- GTT's SOC 2 audit scope covers SD-WAN and SIP Trunking services, and it also holds SOC 1 reports.
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 13, 2026
Offerings
9 offeringsDDoS Mitigation
Cloud-based DDoS protection with 4 terabits per second of global scrubbing capacity across data centers in São Paulo, Hong Kong, Miami, and other locations. Detects and mitigates volumetric and application-layer DDoS attacks before they reach the customer's network, leveraging GTT's backbone visibility.
Dedicated Internet Access
Enterprise-grade internet access delivered over GTT's own global Tier 1 IP backbone with 700+ terabits of capacity. Available across 140,000+ locations in 170+ countries. Routing and DIA functions can be virtualized on GTT EnvisionEDGE devices for simplified site architecture.
GTT Envision Platform
Proprietary global technology platform that connects, orchestrates, virtualizes, and automates enterprise networks from edge to core. Built on GTT's own Tier 1 backbone spanning six continents. Comprises EnvisionCORE (global backbone and distributed compute) and EnvisionEDGE (customer-premise devices supporting 35+ virtualized service-chain configurations). Not resold — this is GTT's own platform.
Hybrid Cloud Connectivity
Edge and core compute capabilities connecting enterprise environments to public cloud providers through GTT EnvisionEDGE devices and globally distributed EnvisionCORE nodes. Provides secure, low-latency paths between on-premises infrastructure and AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud workloads across GTT's backbone.
Managed Firewall
Managed next-generation firewall service deployed as a virtualized function on GTT EnvisionEDGE devices or as standalone appliances. Includes 24/7 monitoring, policy management, and threat response. Can be combined with SD-WAN on the same physical device for consolidated branch networking and security.
Managed SASE
Secure Access Service Edge delivered as both single-vendor (Fortinet) and dual-vendor (Fortinet + Palo Alto Networks) options. Provides cloud-delivered security including SWG, ZTNA, CASB, and FWaaS for distributed workforces. Named a Leader for SASE by ISG in the US, UK, and Germany. Integrated with GTT Envision for unified network and security management.
Managed SD-WAN
Fully managed SD-WAN delivered through GTT EnvisionEDGE devices with network-integrated gateways across GTT's global backbone. Named a Leader for Managed SD-WAN in North America by Frost & Sullivan (2025) and by ISG for three consecutive years. Supports multiple SD-WAN vendors with virtualized deployment — customers choose configurations from 11 different virtualized functions on the same hardware.
Professional Services
Expert consulting, design, implementation, and project management services supporting customers through network design, migration planning, and ongoing optimization. Certified engineers provide hands-on support for SD-WAN deployments, security architecture, and cloud connectivity projects across global enterprise environments.
SIP Trunking
Enterprise voice connectivity over GTT's global network. Revenue growing every quarter through 2025 as enterprises migrate from legacy TDM to SIP-based voice. Integrates with existing PBX systems and UCaaS platforms for PSTN connectivity across global locations.
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