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Beyond the Patchwork: Modernizing the Network Edge Without Starting Over
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Reduce Edge Infrastructure Risk Without Rebuilding Your Network
The role of the network edge has expanded and for many enterprises it's become a tangled mess. What should be a secure, high-performing control point is instead a patchwork of mismatched vendors, aging hardware, ad-hoc fixes and inconsistent policies that never quite align. Support tickets pile up, security gaps slip through, every change takes longer than it should and managing it all feels less like strategy and more like damage control. If you're managing this complexity daily, you already know it's preventing you from addressing strategic initiatives to drive sales and revenue. This digital ebook presents a pragmatic approach for modernizing distributed edge environments. It's designed for IT leaders who want to reduce infrastructure risk, simplify operations and enable the AI network fabric-without disruptive overhaul. You'll gain insights into how organizations are shifting from hardware-heavy, manually managed sites to a unified, software-defined edge. It explains how to:
- Consolidate networking, security and local compute into a single, adaptable platform
- Strengthen edge network security and compliance posture across all users and locations
- Streamline edge device management with real-time visibility and centralized control
- Eliminate unnecessary vendor complexity and reduce the total cost of ownership
- Begin modernization region by region—without interrupting business operations
FAQs
What will I learn from this ebook?
You’ll discover how enterprise IT leaders are simplifying their edge environments with centralized, software-defined, AI-enabled infrastructure that improves visibility, security, and cost control.
Is this content relevant if we already use SD-WAN or SSE?
Yes. The guide highlights how to unify these tools into one cohesive platform and reduce friction between fragmented solutions.
Will this require us to replace all our existing infrastructure?
No. The ebook emphasizes a phased, non-disruptive path that builds on your existing investments.
How does GTT support compliance and data privacy needs?
GTT’s platform includes geo-fencing, audit-ready controls and real-time policy enforcement to help meet global regulatory requirements.
What makes GTT’s approach different from typical modernization projects?
It's focused on simplicity and continuity. Rather than starting over, GTT helps you reduce risk and improve agility by streamlining what's already in place.
Everything you need to know
ABOUT DDoS ATTACK:
75% of enterprise data will be generated outside the data center by 2025
Fragmented edge environments create compliance, security and cost risks
Zero Trust enforcement and automated patching are now required, not optional
Unified platforms offer full visibility and reduce time-to-diagnose across sites
GTT’s phased model helps enterprises modernize at their own pace
This strategy is proven to reduce support tickets and improve TCO

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