Cisco Meraki: Bringing the Comfort of the Office to Your Home

The entire world is experiencing firsthand the changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic in nearly every aspect of life. In this era, where digital transformation is happening rapidly and almost all work is conducted through screens, our working methods have also undergone changes. Many employees who were accustomed to completing their full working hours within the office have now started to experience working from home.

Initially, the idea of working in the comfort of home was appealing to many employees and companies. However, due to insufficient infrastructure, they soon discovered that in some aspects, the office was actually more comfortable.

Issues such as connection problems, inability to manage network traffic, limited remote support in case of problems, and concerns about security have led businesses and employees to question this comfort. While predictions indicate that working productively in the comfort of home will increase, many companies looking to make this vision a reality have turned to Cisco’s SD WAN solution, Meraki, which is already on the rise in digital transformation.

What are the benefits of Cisco’s SD WAN solution, Meraki, which enables the management of multiple branches from a single center, for remote work? Let’s take a closer look:

Ease of Remote Control with Cisco Meraki

In office-centered work styles, it is also possible to use remote work systems to some extent. To do so, a VPN connection is established with the center. At the beginning of the pandemic, VPN was the first choice for remote workers.

However, a VPN connection does not allow your company’s IT administrator to gain detailed information about any issues on your computer or system. In such cases, employees often have to find solutions independently, despite their limited technical knowledge.

However, it is possible to measure the performance of WAN lines that establish the tunnel between the center and remote locations and view them on Cisco Meraki. According to the monitored data, necessary QoS settings can be made, enhancing user performance.

Another feature that increases user productivity is the ability to set application-based policies and prioritize critical data traffic for the company.

The Z3/Z3 C Meraki Remote Work Teleworker solution, which Cisco Meraki has developed as an economical solution for companies that have switched to remote work routines recently, takes remote work to a much more comfortable level. Once you set up your device via Wi-Fi or a wired connection, you can start working just like you would from your desk at the office.

If you encounter any issues that disrupt your work, you can easily get support from your IT administrator.

Cisco Meraki Improves Connection Quality and Boosts Productivity

One of the most common issues encountered during the transition to remote work was the inability to connect to the internet.

Having multiple people in the same household using the internet or having an inadequate internet provider could disrupt your work regardless of what you were doing.

Connection drops during meetings or communication breakdowns became evident to colleagues as concrete examples of these issues.

Cisco Meraki improves the quality of your connections by monitoring which site traffic is allowed and which is blocked, and even directing your line. By providing a seamless working experience, it also increases productivity.

No Security Gaps with Cisco Meraki

When it comes to security, Cisco is undoubtedly one of the first manufacturers that come to mind. Naturally, it has not overlooked security in the devices developed for remote work.

Devices that work in integration with the security of your central network also enable employees to carry out all work processes securely, thanks to their built-in security features.

Thus, your video conferences, file sharing, and any data entered into the system are protected end-to-end, ensuring maximum security.

The MX Meraki Remote Work Teleworker solution, which includes features like URL Filtering and Anti-Malware Protection to protect against malicious software, is regarded as the device that provides the highest and most efficient security for remote work.

Bring Your Office Phone Home with Cisco Meraki

While VPN connections provided some relief for remote work, it was not a sufficient or secure solution for employees whose work primarily involves phone calls.

For call centers or those making frequent office calls, the Cisco Z3/Z3 C Meraki Remote Work Teleworker solution makes it possible to connect your office phone and turn your workstation into a fully functional office desk, allowing you to continue your work without interruption.

As working from home begins to shift from being an advantage to becoming a disadvantage and hindering workflow, the MX/Z3/Z3 C Meraki Remote Work Teleworker solutions emerge as a comprehensive solution package that addresses all needs.

After experiencing remote work, many companies have already announced that they will permanently continue with this work model.

With the Cisco Meraki solution, businesses have seen that it is possible to maintain office-level productivity while working from home. Therefore, there is no longer any reason for companies not to continue with this remote work model.

If you want to carry out your digital transformation with the right and expert team and learn more about the Cisco Meraki solution, contact us today!