Modernizing Enterprise Networking and Security: A Cisco Transformation Journey with GTS
Country
Cairo, Egypt
Sector
Logistics and marine services
# of Employees
500+
Vendor
Cisco
Technology
Switches, Meraki MR & MX, and DNA hardware.
Summary:
One of the leading shipping, logistics, and marine services corporation with more than 300 offices across over 50 countries faced an aging network infrastructure across its Egypt offices, with the Cairo branch relying on Cisco hardware, some of which had reached EOL and required replacement, including Access Switches, Access Points, and Routers.
GTS deployed a modern network solution including Cisco Catalyst switches, Meraki MR & MX, and DNA hardware. The solution was selected not only to address the existing technical gaps but also to align with the company’s vision and deliver measurable business impact through improved network management, security, operational efficiency, and infrastructure reliability.
Customer Challenges
End-of-life Network node replacement:
Reduce current EOL/EOS network nodes gradually over two years
IT Operation Costs:
- Reduce Network related expenses by 15%-20% within the First Year
- Having Single-pain-of-glass for monitoring and management
Threat Detection Optimization:
Increase automated threat detection of known malware& vulnerability-based attacks.
Network Downtime Minimization
Reaching unplanned downtime to 4-5 hours per year.
GTS Core Solution
Upgrading the existing Enterprise Networking:
- The new Cisco Catalyst switches provide a secure, reliable, and scalable networking foundation, modernizing EOL/EOS network nodes with a supported platform while improving network management, operational efficiency, and visibility.
Wireless Enterprise Solution:
The new Meraki access points provide secure and centrally managed wireless connectivity, with Meraki Dashboard integration enabling simplified monitoring and management while reducing administrative effort and network-related operational costs.
Security solution with Advanced Security License:
The Cisco Meraki firewall provides secure network protection with advanced threat detection against known malware and vulnerability-based attacks, while enabling centralized security monitoring through the Meraki Dashboard.
Management Solution:
The Cisco DNA Center Appliance DN3-HW-APL provides centralized network management, monitoring, automation, and visibility, helping improve IT operational efficiency and reduce unplanned network downtime.
Results and & Business Outcomes
- Faster identification of service issues, improved decision-making, and more reliable availability of business-critical digital services.
- Lower operational cost, improved resource utilization, and reduced dependency on reactive support activities.
- Greater business continuity, less employee downtime, reduced disruption to customer-facing services, and lower potential revenue/productivity loss.
- Reduced cyber-risk exposure, stronger protection of company data, and better ability to demonstrate security control effectiveness.
