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Cisco Meraki. Digital Solutions for K-12 Education Jason Clarke CCIE#6948 Cisco Meraki Consulting Systems Engineer. Simplifying powerful technology to free passionate people to focus on their mission. WORK SIMPLE. Simplifying IT with Cloud Management. A complete cloud-managed IT solution
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Cisco Meraki Digital Solutions for K-12 Education Jason Clarke CCIE#6948 Cisco Meraki Consulting Systems Engineer
Simplifying powerful technology to free passionate people to focus on their mission WORK SIMPLE
Simplifying IT with Cloud Management A complete cloud-managed IT solution Wireless, switching, security, SD-WAN, endpoint management, insight, and security cameras Integrated hardware, software, and cloud services Leader in cloud-managed IT Among Cisco’s fastest growing portfolios 400k+ Unique customers 26M+ Daily API calls 5M+ Meraki devices online
Key Drivers for Schools Security & Compliance Provide a safe and secure learning environment Protect data and comply with security regulations Network Scaling Need to support standardized online testing Support increased clients without network slow-down Digital Learning BYOD and 1:1 learning initiatives Content delivered digitally at school and at home Analytical Decisions Use technology to measure student learning in real time Track behavior and progress for personalized learning
Key Challenges for IT Teams Managing More Devices: Whether school-owned or student-owned, it’s crucial to control what content students and teachers can access from devices - even when they are not on campus. Keeping Schools Secure: With technology becoming a core part of education strategies, school security is increasingly important to ensure that students and faculty are safe and secure. Doing More with Finite Resources: With limited IT budgets to support digital learning initiatives, existing budgets need to go further, while existing costs need to decrease through network optimizations.
Meraki for K-12 IT Teams High-Density: High performingwireless without the high maintenance; designed to deliver in classrooms of all sizes for improved student learning Safety and Security: Keep students, teachers, and staff safe with endpoint, network, and physical security solutions Built-in tools: Easy to use, out-of-the-box analytics and tools deliver best-in-class IT and enable remote network management and troubleshooting Endpoint Management: Manage thousands of iOS, Android, Mac, and PC devices from a single dashboard, making 1:1 programs a reality
The Cloud Increases IT Efficiency MANAGEABILITY SCALABILITY COST SAVINGS Turnkey installation and management with integrated, always up-to-date features through the Meraki dashboard Scales from one building to an entire campus, to multiple campuses min just a couple of clicks Reduces operational costs with less time spent on day-to-day network maintenance or managing separate systems
The Meraki Cloud: Always Secure Full Stack Cloud solution for devices, network and physical Up-to-date Security audits & daily penetration testing Automation Firmware and security updates are automatic Cloud-Managed No traffic passes through Meraki cloud Compliance Can fully support a CIPA-compliant network
Meraki for Primary Education Trusted in Thousands of Primary & Secondary Schools