Search
Close this search box.

SHARE

GTT Managed SD-WAN provides Hansgrohe with a high-performance secure global network to help its business thrive.

Hansgrohe at a glance

icon
40 LOCATIONS CONNECTED VIA SD-WAN ACROSS EUROPE, THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION AND THE AMERICAS
Collaborative
INCREASED BANDWIDTH BY 187%
flexible icon
DECREASED COST PER MB BY 10%
Hansgrohe logo

GTT's Managed Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) services deliver secure and fast worldwide connectivity to Hansgrohe, a global provider of high-quality bathroom and kitchen fixtures. Managed SD-WAN improves efficiency and application performance by prioritizing traffic and supporting the Hansgrohe move to hybrid working. GTT Managed SD-WAN supports 40 locations around the world, achieving increased bandwidth by 187% and reduced cost per MB by 10%.

1901

FOUNDED

5,400

EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE

41

LOCATIONS WORLDWIDE

€1.365B

ANNUAL REVENUE (2021)

The Need

Hansgrohe extended its work with GTT to upgrade and streamline its network to further enhance transformation initiatives. Hansgrohe's objective was to embrace the capabilities of the cloud fully and securely while also expanding its network capacity to support business-to-consumer communication along with business-to-business activities.

Improve Global Communications & Improve Access to Data

40 locations connected via SD-WAN across Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and the Americas

Enhance Speed & Performance

Increased bandwidth by 187%

Reduce Cost

Decreased cost per MB by 10%

quote

GTT Managed SD WAN gives us the additional flexibility and bandwidth we need and the ability to prioritize our most critical communication to ensure our people can collaborate efficiently.

MATTHIAS GOETZ HEAD OF INFRASTRUCTURE & OPERATIONS AT HANSGROHE

The Solution

In 2017, GTT delivered one of Europe's first-wave SD-WAN deployments for Hansgrohe. Through collaboration and a strong partnership, the companies have been able to achieve continuous improvement in network performance and efficiency.

Hansgrohe extended its work with GTT early in 2021 to upgrade and streamline the network in support of the company's digital transformation initiatives. Its objective was to embrace the capabilities of the cloud fully and securely while also expanding its network capacity to support business-to-consumer communication along with business-to-business activities.

Managed SD-WAN to unite a global enterprise

In addition to its headquarters in Germany, Hansgrohe operates seven manufacturing sites worldwide with 34 subsidiaries. It has a total of 40 locations connected via SD-WAN across Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and the Americas. To maintain its stature as the world's leading provider of bathroom and kitchen fixtures, Hansgrohe analyzes massive amounts of data to monitor consumer trends, supply chain information and administrative operations.

Recognizing that its previous technology configuration could not keep pace with its growing business, Hansgrohe turned to longstanding partner GTT to provide a Managed SD-WAN solution to transform the company's network for future business growth. The service instantly accommodated the company's growing need for bandwidth and faster access to data. The ability of the service to prioritize the network traffic ensures that Hansgrohe's employees around the world have immediate, reliable and secure access to the information and applications they need, whether working remotely, in the office or on the road.

To enable its network transformation Hansgrohe migrated from MPLS to an internet-based underlay, leveraging GTT's global Tier 1 IP network to provide greater network assurance, flexibility and speed. GTT Managed SD-WAN was selected to automate the operation and management of Hansgrohe's global network, improving visibility and control of the network and increasing efficiency and reliability.

Secure connectivity around the globe

The GTT Managed SD-WAN solution also supported the company's move to Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint and Teams. These cloud-based tools proved even more valuable as Hansgrohe migrated to a remote work model following the emergence of COVID-19. Hansgrohe completed its migration shortly before the pandemic struck, allowing the company to quickly adjust to the realities of the new remote work era.

The GTT solution provides safe and secure connectivity with enhanced end‑to‑end encryption and the ability to allow remote sites to connect directly to the company’s secure Microsoft Office 365 cloud, and to redirect traffic, when necessary, through a secure gateway when users attempt to access less trusted destinations on the global internet.

As Goetz observes, "As an early adopter of SD-WAN starting in 2017, we have learned a lot. We saw the move to cloud coming and the need for more bandwidth and performance to handle all the data supporting the growth of our business. Now, the GTT Managed SD-WAN gives us the additional flexibility and bandwidth we need and the ability to prioritize our most critical communication over other less critical connections to ensure our people can collaborate efficiently."

Related RESOURCES

Background-3
Guide

GTT Named Leader in ISG Provider Lens™ Enterprise Managed Network Services 2024 U.S. Study

GTT is ranked as a top Leader position for the provisioning of network as a service (NaaS) and for services across WANs, LANs, managed Direct Internet Access (DIA), Voice over IPs (VoIPs) and virtual private networks (VPNs). This top ranking comes from ISG is based on its evaluation of 33 service providers within the managed network services industry.
sd-wan-adoption-ft
Webinar

Understanding Managed SD-WAN Adoption

Elevate your network infrastructure and the rapidly evolving world of SD-WAN and SASE technologies. Watch the webinar today.
partner-with-envision-ft
Webinar

Partners Win with GTT Envision

What is GTT ENVISION and how can you leverage this exciting approach to Network as a Service? Watch the webinar to learn all about GTT Envision.
White Paper

Trends and Solutions for a More Secure Perimeter

GTT commissioned Hanover Research, a leading provider of research and analytics for organizations worldwide, to gain insight into how businesses are adopting and using SASE and SSE
Team of Professional IT Developers Have a Meeting, Speaker Shows Growth Data with Graphs, Charts, Software UI. Shown on TV. Concept: Software UI Development, Deep Learning, Graphs, Charts.
Guide

GTT Named Managed SD-WAN Leader in ISG 2024 Network Report Evaluating German Service Providers

ISG Provider Lens™ report evaluates 26 enterprise WAN service providers and ranks GTT in a Leader position for Managed SD-WAN enterprise network connectivity.
Hand touching Secure Access Service Edge icon on smartphone virtual screen background, password, network, framework and support technology in office. SASE secure access service edge concept.
Guide

GTT Named Managed SD-WAN Leader & SASE Rising Star in ISG 2024 Network Report Evaluating U.S. Service Providers

ISG Provider Lens™ report evaluates 26 enterprise WAN service providers and ranks GTT in a top Leader position for Managed SD-WAN enterprise network connectivity. GTT is also ranked as a Rising Star Product Challenger for its Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Capability, GTT Secure Connect.
Fortinet white paper
White Paper

SASE is a Journey – Not a Silver Bullet

In this white paper, learn how leaders are adapting to evolving business continuity demands. To stay ahead of threats, teams must view securing their Network and Security ecosystems as a continuous journey. Secure Access service edge (SASE) framework is the path to stronger cyber security.
IT engineers checking servers in server room
White Paper

Why Technology Partners Matter In Uncertain Times

Technology advancements support 5 key areas of manufacturing. Leveraging managed services providers to support and secure the network infrastructure that enables these advancements helps achieve these positive business outcomes.
Robot welding in car factory
White Paper

Get The Lowdown On The Smart Factory & The Next Wave of Innovation

Manufacturers understand that they must stay up to date with the latest developments in technology to be competitive. At the same time, technology is moving fast. Find out more about Industry 4.0 and the Smart Factory.
Business Data Analysis working in Business Analytics and Data Management System to make report with KPI and metrics connected to database. Corporate strategy for finance, operations, sales, marketing.
White Paper

How Managed Network Services Make A Critical Difference For Operations

Manufacturing is a high intensity industry. Network-led solutions help solve the everyday problems manufacturers face. Smart factory initiatives improve efficiency and continuity, with cloud- based connecting all users and locations of a manufacturing operation

OUR GARTNER RATING

gartner-img

4.2

about-us-stars.webp
62 reviews

88%

about-us-thumbs-up.webp
as of the last 12 months

Let’s talk

Schedule a Consultation

Scroll to Top