GTT Communications Inc., a leading global provider of secure cloud networking solutions for multinational organizations, has announced that Siegwerk, a prominent manufacturer of printing inks and coatings for packaging and labels, has renewed and expanded its partnership with GTT. Since 2018, GTT has been a strategic partner to Siegwerk, providing a global managed SD-WAN enhanced with security and professional services across 65 offices and production sites. Siegwerk depends on GTT’s services for network sourcing, visibility, orchestration, management, and security, enabling agility and cost-effectiveness throughout its global operations. This partnership allows Siegwerk to efficiently manage and prioritize application and network performance, ensuring continuous connectivity for its essential manufacturing and supply chain processes.
“At Siegwerk, we’re pushing the boundaries of ink and coating applications, from pioneering product designs to innovations supporting a circular packaging economy,” said Mohamed El Ashmawy, CIO of Siegwerk. “Our global network is crucial to our success, and we’re pleased to continue our collaboration with GTT to keep our business secure and connected, even in regions where robust connectivity is challenging. Our partnership with GTT has helped us control costs while increasing available bandwidth across our network by 40%, ensuring reliable cloud access and advancing our digital strategy.”
GTT continues to deliver Managed SD-WAN, Dedicated Internet Access, Internet Security, and Managed Firewall services to Siegwerk. The scope of their secure global networking solution has been expanded to include DDoS Mitigation and enhanced Professional Services support. The addition of DDoS Mitigation provides comprehensive, inline defense against Distributed Denial of Service attacks, protecting data analytics and preventing disruptions to manufacturing operations and productivity loss.
We are proud to provide the secure and resilient connectivity and security services that optimize Siegwerk’s network performance and protect its digital assets as its network evolves, said Tom Homer, President of GTT’s Europe Division. The renewal and expansion of our partnership with Siegwerk underscores how GTT’s robust and reliable solutions continue to meet the high demands of today’s data-driven manufacturing industry.
