Tackling long-standing IT challenges

Today we announced the availability of Managed Network Edge, a turnkey, cloud-based solution powered by Cisco Meraki. Managed Network Edge simplifies network management and security by providing an end-to-end platform that can expand to support routing, security, switching, SD-WAN capabilities and more.

As a nationwide partner, we can help organizations — no matter where they’re located in the U.S. — implement this fully managed service with the right scalable connectivity solutions — and without having to worry about their underlying infrastructure. This allows them to address common IT challenges that have dogged companies for years, including network security, network complexity and supporting undefined future needs.

Most organizations have not yet tackled these long-standing challenges for a myriad of reasons that include budget constraints and a lack of skilled IT resources. But as the need to support virtual and touchless customer and employee interactions rises, addressing these challenges becomes an inescapable and more urgent priority. Here’s how Managed Network Edge can help:

Network security

Effectively safeguarding the data stored in cloud-based applications and protecting networks from hackers typically requires round-the-clock security protocols that IT teams with small staffs may not have the dedicated resources to handle. Furthermore, when it comes to mergers and acquisitions, IT teams find it inherently complex to manage disparate security devices and services.

Managed Network Edge strengthens security postures by providing end-to-end protection that includes automated updates, which make it easy to keep pace with changing requirements and emerging security risks. An advanced firewall and unified threat management (UTM) are integrated with the Managed Network Edge platform, eliminating the need for multiple security appliances. Everything is managed by an experienced Spectrum Business security team, so your IT staff can focus on other priorities.

Network complexity

Network infrastructure is complex and difficult to manage for many organizations that have inherited a patchwork of legacy equipment from years of growth, mergers and acquisitions. As a result, they don’t have the agility needed to quickly adapt their networks in response to change.

Managed Network Edge enables you to simplify and modernize your network by delivering a fully integrated solution that includes your choice of connectivity. Better yet, Spectrum Business can fully manage Managed Network Edge for you — or co-manage it with you — while providing you with complete portal-based visibility into network performance from a single dashboard.

Supporting future needs

The year 2020 taught us that anticipating future network needs can feel marred by uncertainty. If organizations under- or over-purchase equipment, they can be left either ill-equipped to address unexpected demands, or stuck with expensive, unusable hardware.

With Managed Network Edge, expanding networks and adding new services is quick and effortless — and handled by experienced Spectrum Business engineers. Organizations can deploy the right network and services to meet current needs, with a predictable monthly fee. Then, they can expand bandwidth or add new services such as UTM, SD-WAN, WiFi and more. All equipment and licenses are included with the solution so there’s no need to be concerned with capital expenditures and upgrades.

Having a modern network that can overcome long-standing IT challenges is quickly becoming a must-have in a world where the unexpected is becoming expected, and businesses need to quickly change how they operate to thrive. Learn more about how Managed Network Edge can help you be ready for whatever comes next.