Centralized Management Of APs Dramatically Reduces IT Support Load At Peet's Coffee & Tea

Meraki Introduces Industry’s First Cloud Managed Switches, Expands Cloud Managed Security Appliance Family With Datacenter-class Models And Wan Optimization

Meraki, the recognized leader in Cloud Networking, today announced the introduction of the all-new MS series cloud managed switches. Meraki also announced a dramatically expanded MX series cloud managed security appliances family, adding WAN optimization and introducing five new models.

Together with Meraki’s award-winning cloud managed wireless LAN, these products enable enterprises to deploy 100% cloud managed networks, adding visibility and control while eliminating the cost and complexity of traditional solutions.

Peet’s Coffee and Tea Selects Meraki MX Cloud Managed Security Appliances for Nationwide Deployment across 193 Locations

Meraki today announced that Peet’s Coffee & Tea, one of the world’s largest specialty coffee chains, has selected the MX series security appliances, along with Meraki’s award winning wireless LAN, for its 193 retail locations. “The MX provides incredible visibility and control across our highly-distributed network,” said Steve Shead, IT Director at Peet’s. “The MX has improved our manageability, reliability,  and performance.”

“As iPads and web applications increase the demands placed on networks, organizations are increasingly turning to cloud managed solutions to streamline their infrastructure,” said Kiren Sekar, V.P. of Marketing at Meraki. “We are thrilled that Peet’s selected Meraki for their next generation network, and we look forward to delivering an excellent experience to their IT staff, employees, and customers.”