TT Electronics: Embracing Zero Trust and SASE Architecture for Enhanced Connectivity
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Private Cloud
Applicable Industries
- Electronics
- Telecommunications
Use Cases
- Additive Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Process Simulation
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
About The Customer
TT Electronics is a global provider of engineered electronics with a focus on power, connectivity, sensors, and manufacturing. The company was founded in 1812 and has since grown to include more than 4,800 employees across 29 locations worldwide. TT Electronics serves global customers, many of whom are essential in the fight against the coronavirus. To enable business continuity and support its customers, TT Electronics implemented the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange.
The Challenge
TT Electronics, a global provider of engineered electronics, was facing challenges with its existing network infrastructure. The company had set up a global MPLS network with web scanning, email scanning, and VPN in 2010, and renewed its contract in 2015, increasing its bandwidth and user count. However, the increased bandwidth proved to be inadequate due to the rapid transition to cloud apps. Furthermore, the company was struggling to secure its transition to cloud apps and an increasingly mobile workforce. The situation was further complicated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which necessitated remote work. The company's existing remote access VPN was proving to be inflexible and limited in bandwidth, causing difficulties for users in China.
The Solution
In response to these challenges, TT Electronics began a conversation with Zscaler in 2018 about securing the company’s transition to cloud apps and supporting its mobile workforce. After researching different solutions, TT Electronics opted to do a proof-of-concept trial with Zscaler in early 2020. When the pandemic hit, the company decided to enable users in China as part of the trial. To get ahead of more shelter-in-place orders, the company implemented Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) for more than 3,000 workers worldwide in just three weeks. The solution was device and location agnostic, allowing all workers to install and use it. TT Electronics also extended its agreement with Zscaler to include Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), which allowed the company to restrict certain applications based on specific policies.
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