BT International expands Global Fabric with a choice of integrated security service edge solutions

BT International has expanded its Global Fabric network-as-a-service platform to include integrated security service edge solutions from leading vendors Cisco, Fortinet, Netskope and Zscaler. The move addresses the growing demand among multinational customers for high-performance, low-latency connectivity as AI agents and cloud applications scale. Traditional network and security architectures are struggling to meet these evolving requirements, prompting the need for optimised, cloud-centric solutions.

The expansion leverages Global Fabric’s cloud-centric architecture to provide direct, high-performance routes between customers’ traffic and the security vendors’ ecosystems at strategic cloud locations worldwide. This approach reduces reliance on multiple third-party internet networks, improving application responsiveness and user experience. The integration is designed to deliver consistent security, optimised performance and proactive network management within a single controlled environment.

BT International’s new capability extends the platform’s ecosystem of networking, cloud and security services, supporting enterprises in deploying AI agents, cloud applications and autonomous digital workflows. The company highlights its experience in delivering managed security services at scale, defending against thousands of cyber threats daily. The move aligns with the increasing convergence of networking and security for resilient, cloud-delivered operations.

The announcement follows BT Group’s broader restructuring plans, including the contribution of its International unit into a new joint venture expected to complete in the second half of 2027. BT Group remains the UK’s leading provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications, with Openreach operating independently as a wholesale infrastructure provider.