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Design Within Reach
50 site wired / wireless network at high-end furnishing & design retailer
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Essex Property Trust
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180 site wired / wireless network covering $6 billion REIT
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Palo Alto Unified School District
600 AP wireless LAN covering top-ranked California district
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Monterey Jazz Festival
- Longest running jazz festival in the world features the legendary acts over 3 days
- Festival's first-ever WiFi-enabled event used Meraki for staff and guest networks
- Robust, outdoor network outdoor transferred over 10GB of data to 35,000+ attendees
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Montefiore Medical Center
- Cloud-based platform enables multi-site management over three medical divisions
- 150 Meraki APs provide full wireless coverage across all patient and guest areas
- Over 8,500 distinct users access the network and transfer over 1.6 TB each month
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Applebee’s
- Multiple franchisees deploy Meraki APs in 200+ Applebee’s nationwide
- Meraki’s built-in firewall secures cardholder data, ensuring PCI compliance
- Eliminated separate Internet connection for guest WiFi, resulting in cost-savings
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ZGF Architects
- Eighth largest architecture firm deploys Meraki wireless to branches nationwide
- Fast installation; remote offices configured over the web with no on-site IT
- Reliable, seamless connectivity improves office efficiency
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Palo Alto Unified School District
- Distinguished California school district serves 11,000+ students and staff
- Deployed over 600 Meraki APs, covering 18 schools, sites, and offices
- Layer 7 traffic shaping enables support of high-density classroom environments
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Essex Property Trust
- Cloud managed WiFi streamlines property management company's multi-site network
- Meraki MX Security Appliances enable secure site-to-site VPN
- Network sees more than 2 TB of traffic transferred weekly
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Design Within Reach
- Meraki WiFi supports HQ, 47 stores, and warehouse for premier furniture retailer
- Built-in stateful firewall and WPA2-Enterprise authentication ensure PCI compliance
- Studio proprietors easily deploy plug and play access points without on-site IT
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Forever New
- Australian retailer with 260+ stores in 11 countries supports iPad PoS initiative
- Cisco Meraki APs in stores make network management easy across sites worldwide
- Cisco Meraki switches offer unprecedented visibility into corporate network
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Davidson County Community College
- Cloud-managed WiFi and switching support 14,000+ students and BYOD for all campuses
- Plug-and-play APs with mesh enable spontaneous creation of new learning spaces
- One-click security configuration facilitates network segmentation
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EPIC Management
- Healthcare management and consulting services firm deploys self-healing mesh network
- Cloud-based management empowers one remote help desk to solve client issues
- 802.1X authentication and virtual guest isolation protect sensitive information
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Safety Kleen
- Leading provider of cleaning equipment, coolant, and re-refined oil products
- Cloud-managed distributed network deployment spans 10 states and Canada
- WiFi supports corporate devices and new BYOD initiative
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Oswestry School
- Historic, independent boarding school for 450 pupils served by 79 APs & 19 switches
- Controller-less solution inclusive of tech support provides significant cost saving
- Meraki’s web-based dashboard allows the network to be managed by one IT Technician
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Museum of Contemporary Art in Antwerp
- Meraki APs provide seamless museum-wide coverage, supporting staff and visitors
- Cloud based dashboard simplifies maintenance for part-time IT Manager
- Deployment completed in two days with multiple SSIDs and layer 7 application firewal
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Phoenix College
- Meraki APs provide seamless WiFi for 12,000+ students across 3 campuses
- Multiple SSIDs securely separate network access for different classes of users
- IT staff has complete visibility of users and devices via web-based dashboard
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Sweet Briar College
- High performance Meraki APs provide coverage for 3,000 acre women's college
- “Insanely fast” network installation with PoE and no per-AP configuration
- Dashboard provides visibility into network performance and connected devices
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Universidad de las Américas Puebla
- Meraki access points provide seamless and reliable coverage a massive campus
- Complaints about the performance of the University’s WiFi fall to zero
- Meraki enables the University to prevent unauthorized guests onto the network
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Vernon College
- Multi-campus community college with 3,200 students and 275 employees
- Open WiFi network for students and guests; secure, higher bandwidth access for staff
- Dashboard enables centralized management of switches and APs across 3 campuses
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Westmont College
- Liberal arts college blankets 111 acre campus with wireless for over 1,100 students
- 1,500 clients access Meraki network each day, transferring over 180GB of data
- Limited IT staff troubleshoots connectivity over the web, without special training
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Capital FM Arena
- Premier UK concert venue deploys secure WiFi for guests, staff, and performers
- Entire network managed simply and intuitively through the Meraki dashboard
- Nearly instant configuration of AP settings, even without on-site IT support
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Clune Construction
- Unified wireless network enables seamless mobility for multi-site construction firm
- Plug and play APs with mesh routing facilitate fast deployment at remote job sites
- Reliable WiFi supports heavy file transfer on mobile devices
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Sterling Autobody
- Centralized network management for nationwide collision repair with 60+ locations
- Segregated SSIDs ensure security on corporate, guest and individual machine networks
- Integrated MDM provides visibility and quick troubleshooting for shop devices
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Columbia Steel
- Steel manufacturing plant deploys a robust enterprise-class network across 20 acres
- Reliable wireless covers facility despite signal-reflecting steel throughout plant
- Meraki solution is rugged enough to withstand interference, environmental challenges
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Wild Rose Public Schools
- School district makes the switch to Meraki, deploying cloud-managed APs and switches
- Meraki dashboard crucial for IT staff to manage 20 geographically distributed sites
- 100% district coverage, for the same price as 50% coverage with traditional solution
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Vector Media
- Nationwide advertising company completes WiFi deployment in under an hour
- WAN optimization saves on bandwidth costs, improves file transfer speed by 200-300%
- Smart link bonding enables usage of multiple WAN connections, maximizing uptime
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Renton School District
- High performance 3-stream wireless APs support 16,000 students across 28 sites
- Meraki dashboard simplifies management districtwide for single network admin
- Renton saved over $1M compared to cost of traditional controller architecture
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Rainbow School District
- 157 Meraki APs deployed across nine high schools and central office
- Reliable, high-performance wireless meets demand of students’ mobile devices
- Meraki Traffic Shaper enables prioritization of learning activities on the network
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Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
- Law firm with 600+ employees and seven offices across the Midwest
- iPads and other mobile devices in the workplace created need for seamless WiFi
- Stateful firewall, rogue AP monitoring, and content filtering secure the network
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Destino Pacha Ibiza Resort
- Iconic nightclub franchise opens 163 room luxury resort on Ibiza
- Cisco Meraki provides reliable WiFi to 3,000 daily hotel guests and visitors
- Multiple SSIDs support night time concerts and light shows
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Bremerton School District
- School district in Washington serves over 5,500 students
- Deployment of iPod Touches for classroom learning requires robust wireless connectivity
- Cloud-based management sped deployment, lowered cost
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Davidoff Malito & Hutcher LLP
- Law firm deploys deploys reliable Meraki network for 100 employees in mere hours
- Remote office configured smoothly over the web with no on-site IT
- Secure employee network easily isolated from Internet-only guest network
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University of Virginia
- University research center provides wireless for 29 residential buildings
- Single internet connection powers large mesh wireless network in rugged environment
- Self-healing outdoor APs withstand storms, re-route traffic during connectivity loss
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Jakintza Ikastola
- Part of the Ikastola group of schools in Northern Spain for pupils between 5-16 yrs
- Cisco Meraki cloud managed APs provide WiFi coverage across the entire school
- WiFi configured with WPA-PSK encryption by non-ICT teachers using the dashboard
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Remington College
- Thousands of users over 20 campuses nationwide, managed over the web centrally
- Hassle-free deployment of wireless access points – one day for each college campus
- Superior control and reporting functionality ease IT burden
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Cutter & Buck
- Seattle-based premier apparel company with 450 employees
- Wireless robotic sewing machines at distribution warehouse require reliable network
- Splash page and hosted RADIUS server simplifies guest access, easing helpdesk burden
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Benton Community Schools
- School district deploys Meraki WiFi to support 1:1 laptop initiative
- Meraki APs increase network capacity and improve reliability for new devices
- Meraki platform provides centralized management over networks across district sites
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MAXI Autohöfe
- 11 premier service stations distributed across Germany
- Meraki dashboard simplifies management of network supporting 4200 clients weekly
- Facebook login for guest WiFi increases brand recognition through check-ins
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Zürs Ski Resort
- 45 indoor and outdoor Meraki APs create an extensive resort-wide network
- Meraki’s automatic meshing keeps cables to a minimum, simplifying outdoor deployment
- Meraki dashboard provides simplified management, including monitoring and alerts
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Tri-Creek School Corporation
- High-performance cloud managed WiFi provides reliable district-wide connectivity
- 170 APs deployed in just minutes each, from unboxing to final configuration
- Layer 7 application visibility provide insight into users, devices, and applications
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American Baptist Homes of the West
- Zero touch site-to-site VPN connects HQ, 10 senior living communities, and 4 offices
- Replacing MPLS with Meraki MXs increases network visibility, decreases complexity
- Meraki offers single-pane view for wireless and wired networks
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Burton College
- 11,000+ students across 3 campuses served by 100 APs and 3 security appliances
- College branded splash pages used for staff/student and guest login
- Entire network managed without dedicated staff
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Hotel Agora
- Meraki cloud-managed security appliance and Meraki APs provide complete solution
- Smart load balancing between two DSL connections maximizes network uptime
- Layer 7 Application Traffic Shaping ensures compliance with HADOPI laws
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Cirencester College
- Beacon status sixth-form college rolls out full WiFi coverage across 14-acre campus
- 100+ Meraki wireless APs installed in 2 weeks
- 1,800 students plus staff enjoy fast, reliable WiFi connectivity for the first time
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Mimeo
- Innovative on-demand printing company operates over 200,000 sq ft of print capacity
- iPod Touches used in operations to scan every single product that is produced
- IT administrator manages over 500 iPods, Macs, and PCs from the Meraki dashboard
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Loyola School
- Independent New York City college prep high school with 200 students and 45 faculty
- In-house IT team easily installed wireless network, deployed APs across 3 buildings
- Meraki solution was one-third the cost of the nearest vendor
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Ecole Lemania
- Swiss, multi-lingual college provides education for students from around the world
- Meraki APs, switches, and security appliance provide reliable and robust networking
- Custom policies provide fine-grained control over end user devices
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Priefert Manufacturing
- Ranch equipment manufacturing plant covers 700,000 sq foot campus with wireless
- Meraki wireless coverage across 4 large warehouses streamlines transition to ERP
- Mobile tablets and scanners on forklifts easily managed by Meraki dashboard
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Foster Pepper
- Cloud-based network management eased burden on IT staff at multi-site law firm
- Built-in firewall provides secure employee and guest access
- Expanded coverage with plug and play ease; deployment took just six hours
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Florida Coastal School of Law
- Rapidly growing high-tech law school needs scalable wireless solution
- 70 APs deployed in one day with no downtime for users
- Cloud-managed wireless offers built-in redundancy without requiring on-site support
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Clifton College
- Wireless coverage for almost 1,500 pupils across historic, thick stoned college wall
- Over 1,000 devices seen on the wireless networks in first 3 months
- Intuitive Meraki dashboard enables zero dedicated staff to manage wireless network
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Lloydminster Public Schools
- Reliable, hassle-free wireless coverage for 4,000 students and 269 teachers
- One IT person at one-quarter time manages wireless infrastructure across ten sites
- Meraki’s cloud-managed wireless supports VLAN tagging and secure guest access
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Century Care Management
- Multi-site nursing management company deploys HIPAA-compliant wireless network
- Meraki dashboard makes centralized management easy, saves money and time
- Visiting doctors and guests have secure wireless access, separate from the LAN
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Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP
- Construction law firm provides seamless roaming across office wireless network
- Isolated guest network relieves security concerns
- Cloud-based dashboard provides over-the-web management of remote offices
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EUC Lillebælt
- Multi-discipline school in Denmark provides specialized skills courses for students
- Meraki APs offer robust wireless for daytime students, boarding students, and guests
- Active Directory with captive portal required for student authentication
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Wellington College
- Meraki APs provide coverage across 400-acre campus, supporting 1,500+ clients daily
- Meraki platform is more affordable and easier to manage than traditional solutions
- Integrated Layer 7 application visibility provides insight and control over network
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Peet's Coffee & Tea
- Artisan coffee roaster and specialty tea retailer with over 190 locations
- Deployed Meraki APs for guest WiFi, secure VPN network using MX Security Appliances
- Centralized management via Meraki dashboard dramatically reduces IT support load
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Westfield Malls
- Worldwide shopping center portfolio with 111 holdings worldwide and 23,000 retailers
- WiFi and security appliance network covers corporate HQ and dozens of malls
- Guest WiFi supports tens of thousands of clients per month, hundreds of GB of data.
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Albany State University
- Seamless WiFi across high-density campus with Cisco Meraki wireless APs
- Expansion of 802.11ac in campus buildings with the deployment of over 100 MR32s
- Round-the-clock intrusion prevention in residential housing units with Air Marshal
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Hafen Hamburg & Empire Riverside Hotel
- Two of Hamburg’s most sought-after luxury hotels with contrasting themes
- Deployed Cisco Meraki cloud managed wireless APs, switches & Systems Manager MDM
- Built-in Facebook WiFi provides guests WiFi access as well as free brand awareness
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City of Rancho Cordova, CA
- Rancho Cordova, CA deploys full-stack Cisco Meraki solution across the city
- Enhanced network security via group policies that segment users to different SSIDs
- Easy-to-configure site-to-site VPN provides failover for wireless point to point
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Eden Hotels + Resorts
- Italian travel company providing services to more than 500,000 visitors annually
- Installed indoor and outdoor APs, switches, and a UTM security appliance
- Guest login via Facebook WiFi promotes the company and frees up employee time
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Penn Mutual
- Three network admins oversee wireless, switching, and security across 42 locations
- Secure solution segments wireless access for corporate users vs. guests
- Auto-provisioning site-to-site VPN enables 40% savings in connectivity costs
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PGA Tour Superstores
- Retailer with 20 locations nationwide supports BYOD while remaining PCI compliant
- Intuitive cloud management offers ideal visibility and control for limited IT staff
- Built-in analytics reveal how vendors, guests, and employees use the network
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Sullivan & McLaughlin
- Electrical contractor deploys cloud-managed WiFi for job sites, trailers, and HQ
- Zero-touch outdoor APs set up in minutes for temporary networks at harsh job sites
- Corporate LAN with RADIUS 802.1X AD and separate guest access at HQ
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Oakland Unified School District
- K-12 school district in northern California with 120 locations and 37,000 students
- Deployed 300+ Meraki 802.11ac APs to reliably support Common Core online testing
- Layer 7 visibility and control permits the ability continually optimize the network
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Motel 6 and Studio 6
- Leading hospitality brand operates more than 1,100 hotels across North America
- Deployed 10,000 access points, the largest cloud-managed network on record
- Entire deployment took just 5 months, now serves up to 35,000 guests per week
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Francesco Smalto
- Historic bespoke tailor headquartered in Paris with 10 branch locations
- Deployed Meraki Security Appliances with built-in WiFi to reduce installed devices
- Stores connect using secure site-to-site VPN for transferring business-critical info
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UW Credit Union
- UW Credit Union deploys Cisco Meraki access points and security appliances
- Site-to-site VPN securely connects all 22 branch locations
- Traffic shaping used to control bandwidth consumption for different audiences
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Tommy Bahama
- Tommy Bahama retailer deploys Cisco Meraki in over 100 stores and 10 restaurants
- One engineer centrally manages all wireless APs, switches, and security appliances
- Store iPads for PoS are managed and tracked with Systems Manager
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Avenues: The World School
- Pre-K through 12 NYC school deploys Meraki to support technology-forward curriculum
- WPA2-encrypted network for school-owned devices & guest network for personal ones
- Integrated content filtering for CIPA compliance & Layer-7 traffic shaping
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Region 9 Education Service Center
- Region 9 ESC deploys Meraki Security Appliances to 25 school districts
- Content filtering and bandwidth shaping keep school networks student-friendly
- Remote troubleshooting made easy through the cloud-based dashboard
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Rowan County, NC
- Rowan County, NC deploys Cisco Meraki access points, switches, & security appliances
- Group policies in a single SSID prioritize levels of access to county-owned devices
- Cloud dashboard allows centralized management & visibility into all network hardware
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California Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Cisco Meraki access points and security appliances deployed at 115 sites state-wide
- Separate network access for corporate users and guests via secure authentication
- Remote branches connect to core security appliance via site-to-site VPN
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Douglas County Libraries
- Public SSID provides seamless guest network availability across all library branches
- Layer 7 visibility provides data-rich information on users & overall network traffic
- Security appliances provide enhanced security and content filtering at various sites
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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Canada
- High-end chocolate retailer deploys Cisco Meraki APs and security appliances
- Provides a secure, PCI-compliant solution to support mobile POS system
- Distinct SSIDs for POS software and staff BYOD network
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Ben Bridge Jeweler
- Family-owned jeweler with over 75 locations deploys Cisco Meraki access points
- Access points provide reliable wireless connection to all stores on a single SSID
- Wireless supporting iPads to virtually showcase jewelry
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Saxon Energy Services
- Oilfield and drilling services company operating in 13 countries around the world
- IT trusts Cisco Meraki MX security appliances to connect all sites to HQ
- Rig personnel can work faster and communicate with friends and family back home
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Lee's Summit R-7 School District
- Top Midwest school district quickly deploys over 1,900 Cisco Meraki devices
- Reliable, high-density wireless supports Chromebooks and Google Apps for Education
- Administrators set content filtering policies for different user groups on MX
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Pennoni Associates Inc.
- Civil engineering consulting firm with 28 offices in the Northeastern United States
- Employees immediately noticed network improvement after Cisco Meraki deployment
- Site-to-site VPN quickly created between offices in two mouse clicks
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Wörthersee Tourismus
- Austrian tourism destination provides free WiFi to thousands of visitors
- Meraki IP67-rated outdoor APs installed around the Lake are suited for extreme temps
- Walled garden provides local information to visitors with email login option
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Cash Converters
- Free phone calls between sites with managed switch ports, VOIP, and MPLS
- Secure and reliable Internet access to support online point of sale system 24/7
- Remote troubleshooting capabilities allow small IT team to support entire network
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Naturalis Biodiversity Center
- Leading Dutch academic research & cultural heritage institution deploys Cisco Meraki
- Seamless 802.1X RADIUS integration with eduroam
- Naturalis Biodiversity Center branded splash page designed using the dashboard
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St Edmund Hall
- One of the oldest colleges of the prestigious University of Oxford
- Cisco Meraki APs provide college-wide WiFi seamlessly integrated with LDAP & eduroam
- Management of APs remotely made even simpler with the Cisco Meraki mobile App
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Fondazione Milano
- Independent schools in Milan deploy Cisco Meraki WiFi & switches across 6 locations
- Seamless RADIUS integration enables simple, secure authentication for staff & pupils
- Plug-and-play deployment enables each school to be live within a day
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Westwind School Division
- 15 Canadian K-12 schools use the Meraki solution to take advantage of fiber network
- Cisco Meraki switches support Cisco VoIP phones and time-based port scheduling
- CMX location analytics and easy troubleshooting made possible with cloud dashboard
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Archipelago International Hotels, Resorts & Residences
- Leading Indonesian hotel chain deploys thousands of Cisco Meraki devices
- Cloud architecture dramatically reduces troubleshooting and management labour time
- Detailed reporting features provide concrete data to ISP to improve SLA
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Gemeente Weert
- Municipality in the Netherlands with 45000 inhabitants blankets city in WiFi
- Indoor/outdoor APs provide built-in features like splash pages & L7 traffic shaping
- Created completely segmented SSIDs for recreational, security, and business uses
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Kindred Healthcare
- Largest post-acute care provider in the US deploys HIPAA-compliant Cisco Meraki
- WAN optimization reduces inter-site application bandwidth consumption
- Site-to-site VPN connects remote branch locations securely
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Dorada Palace Hotel
- 4-star hotel located on the Mediterranean coast of Spain deploys Cisco Meraki WiFi
- Facebook WiFi login significantly increases hotel's Facebook page 'Likes'
- Regular return on investment from premium in-room WiFi service
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Syracuse University, London
- Syracuse's London campus provides WiFi to allow study-abroad students to call home
- 35 dual-radio APs provide reliable wireless coverage for students and staff
- MX Security Appliances create site-to-site VPN tunnel to main Syracuse campus
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City of Palma de Mallorca
- One of Europe’s most popular vacation spots with tens of thousands visitors annually
- Deployed Meraki APs over 5 km of beaches in 3 months along with custom tourism apps
- Segmented SSIDs, splash pages, and Facebook login for customized authentication
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Wales & West Housing
- Housing association in Wales managing more than 9,000 homes with 17,000+ residents
- Cisco Meraki APs deployed across multiple locations without any IT staff onsite
- Staff devices automatically join corporate network & seamlessly roam between sites
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Werner-von-Siemens-Gymnasium Magdeburg
- Technology-focused school for grades 5-12 in Magdeburg, Germany
- Built-in security features on Meraki APs ensure online safety required for education
- Reliable network allows completion of coursework using digital resources
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Ladbrokes
- World leader in the betting & gaming industry with over 2,700 outlets across Europe
- Over 2,700 Cisco Meraki plug-and-play APs deployed around the UK/I in short order
- Built-in location analytics provides Ladbrokes real-time footfall data across UK&I
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CorePower Yoga
- Largest national yoga organization with over 120 studios across the US
- Meraki MX Security Appliances and MR Access Points deployed at each location
- Reliable network supports mobile POS, student sign-in, guest WiFi, and more
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Stanford University
- Prestigious institution delivers seamless coverage, even in crowded lecture halls
- Meraki platform enables centralized management, reducing workload for lean IT staff
- Wireless network supports thousands of unique clients, transferring 1.3 TB monthly
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C&S Companies
- Multi-site engineering company deploys secure guest WiFi to support BYOD initiatives
- Cloud management across sites nationwide provides centralized control with low TCO
- Built in traffic shaping and content filtering maximize bandwidth usage
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City College of San Francisco
- Multi-campus city college deploys cost-efficient WiFi to support 90,000+ students
- Cloud management provides heightened visibility and control, saves IT staff's time
- Thousands of clients transfer over 100 GB daily
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Maplin Electronics
- UK’s leading specialist electronics retailer deploys Cisco Meraki cloud managed APs
- Installation of 400 APs across 200+ stores completed in 6 weeks
- Cloud managed WiFi enables store teams more time on the shop floor
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United Colors of Benetton UK
- Global fashion brand deploys Meraki APs at London headquarters and flagship stores
- Centralized dashboard provides easy multi-site management and comprehensive reports
- Integrated AP firewall enables secure employee access alongside public guest network
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Talbert House
- HIPAA-compliant network solution for nonprofit with 36 branches and 850 employees
- Remote management capabilities of cloud-based platform greatly reduce on site visits
- Layer 7 client fingerprinting and traffic analytics help shape access policies
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Chicago Architecture Foundation
- Complete Meraki network provides a reliable, easy-to-manage solution
- Centrally-managed WiFi network provides great coverage and seamless roaming
- Smart link bonding between two ISPs increases capacity, uptime, and performance
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