Your Office is Back…But is Your Network Ready?

Picture this typical scenario in the office.

8.55am. Your staff are rushing in to attend a group team meeting in the office that involves multiple stakeholders. Some teams are already online, dialling into the meeting from different locations and regions. Laptops, tablet devices and mobile phones are scattered all over the table. Smart phones are beeping on wrists to alert the meeting’s commencement. Due to the meeting room space constraints, some teams in the office can only attend from their own desk.

Does this sound all too familiar?

Top Challenges Business Owners Face with Return-to-Office (RTO)

In a post-pandemic era (still remember those days of working from home?), many companies have either fully returned to the office or continue to maintain a hybrid work model. While it looks like things have settled down, challenges in the office environment still abound. Here are some of the top challenges business owners are facing today in the workplace:

Increase in Multiple Devices in the Office

Smart devices are ubiquitous work devices. One single device can no longer meet our needs. We carry multiple devices – phones, tablets, smart watches – on us every day. Hence, users are constantly competing for bandwidth in busy offices or workspaces. The impact of a crowded bandwidth can mean endless buffering, interference and increased latency.

Impact of Increased Video Usage for Collaboration

The rise in video communication for meetings has added significant complexity and burden to Wi-Fi networks in the workplace. High-quality video requires substantial bandwidth and low latency, straining networking infrastructure. As more devices connect to video calls, networks can become congested, leading to performance issues and reduced productivity.

Addressing these challenges is essential for ensuring a seamless and efficient work environment that supports both productivity and collaboration. It is time for a change.

Why Choose Cisco for your Wireless Needs?

In today’s business environment, seamless and reliable connectivity is crucial. Cisco Meraki’s wireless solutions offer the perfect blend of performance, simplicity, and innovation to address the challenges faced by businesses today.

Simplified Network Management

Are you tired of dealing with complex network setups and unreliable connectivity that slows down your business? Imagine managing your entire network from one simple, cloud-based dashboard. Combining robust, enterprise grade performance with an easy-to-use, cloud-managed platform, Cisco Meraki takes the headache out of network management.

Enhanced Productivity and Scalability

Enjoy real-time analytics, proactive security, and effortless scalability on a single intuitive dashboard, designed especially for businesses with limited IT resources. Whether you’re in a busy retail space or a growing office, Cisco Meraki’s cloud management minimizes disruptions and boosts productivity, allowing your business to focus on what truly matters.

AI-Driven Innovations

Embrace smarter networking with Cisco Meraki’s AI-driven features – AIOps, AI Assurance, and AI Radio Resource Management (RRM). AIOps uses machine learning to automatically detect and troubleshoot issues, while AI Assurance continuously monitors your network’s health, ensuring smooth, uninterrupted performance even during peak times. AI RRM dynamically optimizes wireless settings for the best coverage, giving every device in your office the speed it deserves. This means less time firefighting technical glitches and more time focusing on growth and customer satisfaction.

Conclusion

Whatever business challenges or transformation you are going through, unlock the power of seamless connectivity and enhanced productivity with Cisco’s wireless solutions. Take advantage of our special promotion to upgrade to Cisco Wi-Fi 7 and 6/6E hardware today.

For additional resources, here’s how you can learn more:

Cisco websites: Cisco Wireless Page , Cisco Meraki Wireless Page , and The Road to Wi-Fi 6/6E ebook

Technology reports: Miercom’s Cisco Wireless Competitive Assessment Report and Cisco Global Networking Trends Report