Company
Who they are
Huisman is a global provider of heavy construction equipment for leading companies in the energy, civil and marine industries. Headquartered in the Netherlands and operating worldwide, Huisman designs and manufactures innovative solutions including cranes, drilling equipment and pipelay systems. Its customers rely on the company for precision engineering and reliable delivery in highly demanding environments.
As the heavy construction and energy sectors become increasingly digital, global operations require secure access to cloud applications, real‑time collaboration and reliable connectivity across multiple sites. Companies like Huisman must balance operational efficiency with strong cybersecurity - especially as they expand internationally. Protecting sensitive engineering data, ensuring compliance, and supporting innovation all demand robust and modern network infrastructure.
The obstacle
Huisman needed to modernise its corporate network to support global collaboration and secure access to cloud applications. Traditional MPLS networks were expensive and lacked agility, while rising cyber threats required stronger protection. The challenge was to deliver reliable connectivity across international sites while safeguarding sensitive data and enabling seamless, secure access for employees.
The solution
Colt delivered a secure, flexible networking environment that combines high‑performance connectivity with advanced cloud‑native security. Colt’s managed SD WAN provided dual MPLS and dual IP access at each site, ensuring resilience and performance. Integrated with Colt’s Secure Network Gateway, powered by Zscaler, the solution delivered:
- Secure access to cloud applications from any location
- Resilient connectivity across global sites to support collaboration and data exchange
- Simplified network management, reducing IT complexity
- Enhanced cybersecurity, protecting sensitive engineering data from evolving threats
With this solution, Huisman modernised its infrastructure, enabling teams worldwide to work securely and efficiently while reducing both cost and complexity.
Why Colt?
Huisman selected us for our unique ability to integrate SD WAN with Secure Network Gateway through our partnership with Zscaler. Delivering connectivity and security as a single managed solution was a key differentiator. This approach provides Huisman with a simplified, scalable infrastructure that supports global operations while reducing risk.
The outcome
By deploying Colt’s SD WAN and Secure Network Gateway, Huisman built a modern and resilient network that supports global operations and future growth. Employees now benefit from secure, seamless access to cloud applications, enabling effective collaboration across international sites.
The company reduced its reliance on costly traditional MPLS networks, gaining greater flexibility and scalability. The result is a secure, high‑performance environment that protects sensitive engineering data, supports innovation and ensures operational efficiency. Huisman can now focus on delivering world‑class engineering solutions, confident in a network infrastructure that is robust, secure and future‑ready.
What they say
“Colt’s integration of SD WAN with Secure Network Gateway gives us the flexibility and security we need to support our global operations. It simplifies our infrastructure while ensuring our teams can collaborate securely worldwide.” – Marvin Wigmore, IT Project manager at Huisman
