Case Study: GNC achieves a modern, secure, and cost-effective network infrastructure with Windstream Enterprise

Strengthening GNC’s foundation with a modern network infrastructure

GNC, the global health and wellness retailer with 2,300+ stores, was hampered by legacy T1/TDM networks, zero visibility, end-of-life wireless access points, aging switches, no co-management and inadequate device security—burdening its lean IT team. GNC engaged Windstream Enterprise to modernize its infrastructure, leveraging SD-WAN, Cellular Broadband, Secure WiFi, Cloud‑Managed Switches, Managed Network Security and the WE Connect Portal.

Windstream Enterprise implemented SD‑WAN over broadband and cellular, upgraded WAPs to Secure WiFi, moved switches to cloud-managed platforms, and deployed Managed Network Security and the WE Connect Portal for complete visibility and co-management. The upgrades delivered more reliable, lower‑cost connectivity versus TDM, automated trouble‑ticketing, secure wireless tablet use for outside events, measurable cost savings and freed GNC’s IT team to focus on innovation and growth.

GNC

Jason Connor

Senior IT Manager