1. Cisco Meraki Digital Solutions for K-12 Education
Jason Clarke CCIE#6948
Cisco Meraki Consulting Systems Engineer

2. Simplifying powerful technology to free passionate people to focus on their mission
WORK SIMPLE

3. 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

4. Why Meraki for K-12

5. Key Drivers for Schools
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
Security & Compliance
Provide a safe and secure learning environment
Protect data and comply with security regulations

6. 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.

7. Meraki for K-12 IT Teams
High-Density: High performing wireless 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

8. 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

9. The Meraki Cloud: Always Secure
Cloud-Managed
No traffic passes through Meraki cloud
Compliance
Can fully support a CIPA-compliant network
Automation
Firmware and security updates are automatic
Up-to-date
Security audits & daily penetration testing
Full Stack
Cloud solution for devices, network and physical

10. Meraki for Primary Education
Trusted in Thousands of Primary & Secondary Schools
Meraki for Primary Education

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