{"id":23153,"date":"2025-07-10T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.tmcnet.com\/blog\/rich-tehrani\/?p=23153"},"modified":"2025-07-09T14:36:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T18:36:03","slug":"gtt-adds-palo-alto-networks-prisma-sase-to-strengthen-global-managed-security-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tmcnet.com\/blog\/rich-tehrani\/security\/gtt-adds-palo-alto-networks-prisma-sase-to-strengthen-global-managed-security-services.html","title":{"rendered":"GTT Adds Palo Alto Networks Prisma SASE to Strengthen Global Managed Security Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tmcnet.com\/blog\/rich-tehrani\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Zeus-Kerravala.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tmcnet.com\/blog\/rich-tehrani\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Zeus-Kerravala.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15180\" style=\"width:242px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tmcnet.com\/blog\/rich-tehrani\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Zeus-Kerravala.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.tmcnet.com\/blog\/rich-tehrani\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Zeus-Kerravala-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zeus Kerravala, founder and analyst at ZK Research<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>GTT has expanded its partnership with Palo Alto Networks to include Prisma SASE in its Secure Connect managed SASE offering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The joint solution targets enterprises with distributed workforces, offering SD-WAN, FWaaS, SWG, CASB, and ZTNA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EnvisionDX provides customers with real-time visibility, control, and performance monitoring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both companies emphasize global reach, AI-driven security, and support for Zero Trust architectures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The move reflects increased enterprise demand for integrated, cloud-native networking and cybersecurity solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>GTT Communications has broadened its long-term alliance with Palo Alto Networks by integrating Prisma SASE into its Secure Connect portfolio. This move aims to deliver a fully managed single-vendor Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution to distributed enterprises such as healthcare systems, retail chains, and manufacturing operations that require flexible, secure access to data and applications across remote and hybrid environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, we <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tmcnet.com\/blog\/rich-tehrani\/e-commerce\/gtt-study-private-cloud-grows-twice-as-fast-as-public-cloud.html\">covered<\/a> the company&#8217;s study regarding private clouds growing twice as fast as public and just a few weeks back, the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tmcnet.com\/blog\/rich-tehrani\/security\/gtt-expands-global-ddos-mitigation-capacity-with-new-scrubbing-centers-in-brazil-hong-kong-and-miami.html\">expansion of the company&#8217;s DDoS mitigation capacity<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The enhanced solution combines GTT\u2019s global managed network services and professional support with Palo Alto Networks\u2019 AI-powered Prisma SASE platform. The offering includes a full suite of cloud-native security capabilities \u2014 software-defined wide-area networking (SD-WAN), Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) \u2014 wrapped into a unified, scalable service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This strategic addition comes amid a broader industry shift toward simplified, integrated cybersecurity frameworks. As enterprises look to reduce complexity, improve operational resilience, and support mobile workforces, SASE architectures that unify networking and security have gained ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zeus Kerravala, founder and analyst at ZK Research, commented on the shift, stating, \u201cAs enterprises accelerate their digital transformation, growing demand for agile, secure and scalable networks is driving the shift toward advanced security and robust networking in a single, cloud-delivered service.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GTT\u2019s Secure Connect, now powered by Palo Alto Networks, is also backed by EnvisionDX \u2014 a digital experience monitoring platform that offers customers end-to-end visibility, performance metrics, and policy control. EnvisionDX supports proactive performance management, which is increasingly critical as applications become more decentralized and user access more diverse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGTT is uniquely positioned to help enterprises access their data and applications securely from anywhere in the world,\u201d said Tom Major, SVP of Product Management at GTT. \u201cOur global reach and deep in-house expertise allow us to provide high-performing solutions with a unified architecture that meet and exceed security and compliance requirements.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tmcnet.com\/blog\/rich-tehrani\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-25.jpeg\" alt=\"Profile photo of Tom Major\" class=\"wp-image-23156\" style=\"width:388px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tmcnet.com\/blog\/rich-tehrani\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-25.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/blog.tmcnet.com\/blog\/rich-tehrani\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-25-90x90.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/blog.tmcnet.com\/blog\/rich-tehrani\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-25-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tmcnet.com\/blog\/rich-tehrani\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-25-300x300.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tom Major, SVP of Product Management at GTT<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Prisma SASE platform\u2019s inclusion enables GTT to deliver cloud-native capabilities without requiring enterprises to stitch together multiple vendor products \u2014 a growing concern for IT teams dealing with complex, fragmented ecosystems. According to Palo Alto Networks, the joint solution is designed to support Zero Trust architectures across branch locations, cloud environments, and remote user devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGTT brings deep expertise as a global managed security and networking services provider, with global connectivity solutions,\u201d said Anupam Upadhyaya, SVP of Product Management at Palo Alto Networks. \u201cCombining our AI-powered Prisma SASE with GTT\u2019s managed services, we\u2019re enabling Zero Trust branch architectures and helping customers achieve greater resilience and performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two companies have collaborated for more than a decade, historically offering integrated firewall services and secure connectivity to global enterprises. This latest enhancement builds on that foundation, giving customers a single point of delivery for security, networking, monitoring, and support \u2014 especially appealing to companies lacking the internal resources to deploy and manage their own SASE infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GTT\u2019s approach aligns with broader trends in the enterprise IT market. Many organizations are reevaluating legacy MPLS and VPN solutions in favor of more dynamic, cloud-delivered alternatives. By offering a full-stack managed solution, GTT and Palo Alto Networks aim to address concerns over performance, security posture, and operational complexity in one package.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tmcnet.com\/blog\/rich-tehrani\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-26.jpeg\" alt=\"Profile photo of Anupam Upadhyaya\" class=\"wp-image-23157\" style=\"width:365px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tmcnet.com\/blog\/rich-tehrani\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-26.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/blog.tmcnet.com\/blog\/rich-tehrani\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-26-90x90.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/blog.tmcnet.com\/blog\/rich-tehrani\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-26-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tmcnet.com\/blog\/rich-tehrani\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-26-300x300.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Anupam Upadhyaya, SVP of Product Management at Palo Alto Networks<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The announcement also highlights GTT\u2019s intention to position itself not only as a connectivity provider, but as a managed security partner capable of handling enterprise transformation. The company has invested in its global Tier 1 IP backbone, Envision orchestration tools, and cybersecurity capabilities to support this transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For distributed enterprises navigating the growing complexity of hybrid work and multi-cloud deployments, GTT\u2019s expanded Secure Connect may offer a path toward simplification. Rather than cobbling together point solutions or struggling with vendor sprawl, customers can leverage one provider to deliver performance, protection, and visibility at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the market for SASE continues to mature, vendor consolidation and managed service integration are likely to remain priorities. GTT\u2019s move to deepen its ties with Palo Alto Networks and bundle security, networking, and analytics into a unified offer appears well-timed to meet those expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark>Le<em>arn how AI Agents can supercharge your company\u2019s profits and productivity at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tmcnet.com\/\">TMC\u2019s&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aiagentevent.com\/\">AI Agent Event<\/a>, Sept 29-30, 2025 in DC.<\/em><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tmcnet.com\/blog\/rich-tehrani\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-10.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"299\" height=\"136\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tmcnet.com\/blog\/rich-tehrani\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20657\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you liked this post, you\u2019ll love one of the the leading global business communications and technology events since 1999, the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.itexpo.com\/\">ITEXPO #TECHSUPERSHOW<\/a>, Feb 10-12, 2026 Fort Lauderdale, Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget the collocated&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mspexpo.com\/\">MSP Expo<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 just for managed service providers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Aside from his role as CEO of&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tmcnet.com\/\">TMC<\/a>&nbsp;and chairman of&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.itexpo.com\/\">ITEXPO<\/a>&nbsp;#TECHSUPERSHOW Feb 10-12, 2026,&nbsp;Rich Tehrani is CEO of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rt-advisors.com\/\">RT Advisors<\/a>&nbsp;and a Registered Representative (investment banker) with and offering securities through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.4pointscapital.com\/\">Four Points Capital Partners LLC&nbsp;<\/a>(Four Points) (Member FINRA\/SIPC). He handles capital\/debt raises as well as M&amp;A. RT Advisors is not owned by Four Points.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The above is not an endorsement or recommendation to buy\/sell any security or sector mentioned. No companies mentioned above are current or past clients of RT Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The views and opinions expressed above are those of the participants. While believed to be reliable, the information has not been independently verified for accuracy. Any broad, general statements made herein are provided for context only and should not be construed as exhaustive or universally applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Portions of this article may have been developed with the assistance of artificial intelligence, which may have contributed to ideation, content generation, factual review, or editing<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways: GTT Communications has broadened its long-term alliance with Palo Alto Networks by integrating Prisma SASE into its Secure Connect portfolio. 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