ENThe rapid growth of a diversified workforce and the ever-increasing demands of customers have underscored the necessity to simplify networking and security deployments. Each year brings heightened complexity to these essential systems, challenging industries to break away from traditional, labor-intensive methods of implementation. Historically, networking and security solutions required layers of on-site hardware—such as routers, firewalls, and multiple other devices—paired with an array of vendors, installation technicians, and prolonged wait times. These extended wait periods added significant costs and introduced vulnerabilities, as lapses in communication often resulted in security gaps.
Networking and security infrastructure are only as robust as their weakest link. Modern businesses should no longer face the burden of juggling multiple vendors to fulfill their networking, security, and cloud requirements. With the pressing need to adapt to the increasing demands of employees and customers, simplicity and efficiency must become the new standard. The ability to deploy and modify networking, security, and cloud functionality at the edge—all within a single device—has evolved from a lofty aspiration to an achievable reality. The era of relying on bulky, hardware-heavy solutions and endless installation visits for complex workloads is decidedly over.
At the heart of this transformation is EnvisionEDGE, an innovative device that consolidates five separate networking and security services into one streamlined solution. Rather than maintaining individual hardware for WAN optimization, firewalls, SD-WAN, routers, and observability—a cumbersome total of five devices—EnvisionEDGE seamlessly integrates these functionalities into a single unit. This cutting-edge device allows management through software rather than hardware, significantly reducing complexity and maximizing adaptability. From dual WAN optimization to firewalls and observability, EnvisionEDGE is designed to sit at the edge of every network termination or origination point, transforming traditional infrastructure into a fluid, software-driven ecosystem.
The adaptability of EnvisionEDGE is a standout feature, eliminating the need for physical updates or equipment replacements after its initial installation. Whether businesses require WAN optimization, network segmentation, or enhanced resilience, EnvisionEDGE enables seamless transitions to new functionalities through virtualized services. This agility ensures that enterprises can continuously evolve their networking, security, and cloud compute without enduring the costs or disruptions of equipment replacements. By addressing today’s dynamic use cases, EnvisionEDGE empowers businesses to meet shifting requirements with unprecedented ease.
GTT’s fifth-generation EnvisionEDGE device is revolutionary in its approach to infrastructure management. By consolidating multiple specialized components into a singular, multi-functional unit, it reduces network complexity, cuts hardware costs, and establishes an optimal environment for swift deployment. With pre-installed virtualized features tailored to individual needs, the device delivers exceptional efficiency. Furthermore, its focus on software-driven functionality shifts the paradigm of networking infrastructure, allowing organizations to embrace smarter, more streamlined operations supported by single-vendor billing.
EnvisionEDGE serves as a cornerstone of the broader GTT Envision platform—a unified global system that connects people, data, and devices from anywhere in the world. The platform integrates three key components. EnvisionEDGE simplifies site infrastructure by merging managed networking, secure service edge (SSE), local compute, and routing into a single device. EnvisionCORE orchestrates virtualized network functions across locations worldwide, acting as the system’s core hub. Finally, EnvisionDX provides a digital gateway for visualizing data, customizing network services, and centrally managing the network with ease.
By offering a unified, software-first approach to connectivity, security, and automation, GTT Envision is a game-changer for enterprises seeking to streamline operations while maintaining robust security.
