Item: Cisco Meraki MX
Rating: 10
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

It is an integrated Security and SDWAN Solution that interconnects all localities under an MPLS Network and VPN through the Internet in case of contingency, guaranteeing high availability and quality of services. It is a solution based on a centralized administration in the cloud, which allows us to have access to the configuration and monitoring modules from anywhere in the world. The equipment is robust and high-performance and its implementation and support through the dashboard are really simple and very friendly.

Key Insights

Do you think Cisco Meraki MX delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Cisco Meraki MX's feature set?

Yes

Did Cisco Meraki MX live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Cisco Meraki MX go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco Meraki MX again?

Yes

Return on Investment

The impact has been positive since the equipment and licensing are very flexible and the price with which the return on investment of the clients is very good.
The solution contemplates additional security capabilities that allow strengthening the security perimeter and the end user Stations.

Integrations with other Cisco products

The Switching MS and Wifi MR platform are part of the infrastructure that has been used to cover communication aspects. Additionally, the solution includes AMP endpoint security for the protection of the organization's workstations and Umbrella for the protection: Block malware, phishing, and command & control callbacks over any port or protocol—before threats reach you. Gain the visibility needed to protect internet access across all devices on your network, all office locations, and roaming users

Scalability

Cisco Meraki MX is an integrated security and SDWAN solution that interconnects all locations under an MPLS and VPN network through the Internet in case of contingency, guaranteeing high availability and quality of services. It is centralized in the cloud, which allows us to have access to the configuration and monitoring modules from anywhere in the world.

Alternatives Considered

In the market, there are several manufacturers, but the great differentiators of the Meraki MX solution are its robustness, the support, the support of Cisco worldwide, and a management dashboard in the cloud. Simple, with a large number of tools for administration, monitoring, troubleshooting through which the communications staff can carry out all their activities from anywhere in the world.

Other Software Used

Cisco Umbrella, Cisco DNA Center, SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset

Likelihood to Recommend

Among the recommended implementation scenarios we have that of many locations where security, sdwan and contingency management are required through LTE data services. And within the least recommended we have a scenario where the client handles more than Two WAN Interfaces (Public IPL / Private MPLS), since the equipment can currently only handle Two WAN Interfaces + The Failover SIM Card LTE

Cisco Meraki MX revolutionizing the SDWAN infrastructure

Modules Used

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Meraki MX