Thule Case study

Industry:

Manufacturing

Services:

BroadbandDIAManaged ServicesMPLSSD-WAN

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Case study at a glance

BUSINESS GROWTH AND EVOLUTION

IN-REGION CUSTOMER SUPPORT

NETWORK
SECURITY

Thule Group is a global market leader dedicated to making it easy to live an active life. It is committed to its motto: “Active Life, Simplified.” Thule Group’s global strategy centers on digital solutions for enhancing the customer experience.

2,400+

WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEES

1942

FOUNDED

The Need

Thule group required an infrastructure transformation, using a software defined network foundation that offered Thule flexibility and options as the business expanded, including a managed firewall and VPN access for remote users. Service and support were critical component of the need.

Bandwidth Needs

Increased bandwidth demand and heavy over-utilization of our network.

Customer Support

In 140 markets around the world.

Flexibility & Scalability

They needed an underlying network that would allow us to achieve greater flexibility, scalability and control over their IT estate.

With GTT, we now have a software defined network foundation that offers us the flexibility we need to expand our business, enabling us to grow and evolve without technology limitations.

Anders Olsson – Director of IT, Thule Group

The GTT Solution

Transforming its infrastructure

Leveraging its global Tier 1 network and ability to offer a range of access options per country, GTT worked closely with Thule Group to create a customized solution that would support all of the organization’s goals. GTT implemented SD-WAN across 35 global sites with dual links consisting of MPLS primary links for all sites and internet-based secondary links where required.

GTT also addressed Thule Group’s security needs by implementing a managed firewall and VPN concentrators for remote users.