MPLS replaced with managed SASE across 62 countries.
Retire MPLS and consolidate security for a cloud-first future.
GEA is one of the world's largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries, with 18,000 employees developing machinery and process technology across 62 countries. GEA wanted to replace its MPLS provider and gain the benefits of SD-WAN, and to find a cloud security-focused vendor that could support its cloud-first approach, consolidate security vendors and deliver a SASE platform.
Move on from MPLS
Replace the incumbent MPLS provider and gain the flexibility and reach of SD-WAN.
Support a cloud-first approach
Find a cloud security-focused vendor able to back the company's shift to the cloud.
Consolidate security vendors
Bring connectivity and network security together on a single SASE platform.
One SASE platform, one pane of glass.
GEA gained a customer-focused collaborator in Open Systems. A comprehensive technology platform lets GEA add services over time, and SASE Experience has centralized internet connectivity and network security for SD-WAN. GEA has increased the visibility and transparency of its network traffic and can leverage cloud-based applications more effectively.
Escalations dropped drastically and global teams now share a unified overview of ISPs through a single pane of glass - security and connectivity run by Open Systems, so a lean team stays focused on the business.
Solutions in play
A global network, one clear view.
A single managed SASE platform now carries GEA's connectivity and security worldwide, with global teams working from one shared overview.
Other customers, same pattern.
Different industries, one move: fewer people running more network and security, with the numbers to show for it.
90 sites in six months, run by two people.
Hybrid network simplified, costs cut by half.
3,650 remote connections in seven days.
The thinking behind the move.
Why converging OT security, modern remote access and audit-ready compliance is what makes a SASE shift like GEA's hold up.
Same problem, different logo?
Tell us what you run today and we will tell you honestly what changes.