Meru XPress Cloud: A Powerful, Intuitive, Affordable Wi-Fi Solution for Small-to-Medium Enterprises
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Controller-Less Access Points, Cloud-Based Management and a Subscription-Based
Service Option Minimize Capital Expenditures and Provide Maximum Flexibility for
SMEs
SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwired - Feb 10, 2015) - Meru Networks® (NASDAQ: MERU), a
leader in intelligent Wi-Fi networking, today announced the availability of Meru
XPress Cloud, a controller-less 802.11ac Wi-Fi solution featuring cloud-based
management that is purpose-built for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and
distributed enterprises. The XPress Cloud portfolio includes the new Meru XP8i
access point, with management software hosted by Meru and delivered through
industry-leading, highly-secure data center providers worldwide. With Meru
XPress Cloud, only network management traffic traverses the cloud; all corporate
data remains behind the firewall.
"The Meru XPress Cloud Wi-Fi network was incredibly easy to set up compared to
the Aruba system we replaced," said Jeremy Carr, CIO of InQuest Technologies,
Inc. "Our wireless LAN has been running great since we made the switch. Access
to the XPress Cloud management platform has made it easier than ever to monitor
the wireless devices on our network and the performance of each access point."
Tailor-made for SMEs
SMEs globally account for approximately 95 percent of private sector firms and
employ over two-thirds of workers(1), many of whom bring or are issued multiple
mobile devices for use in the office. Supporting the increasingly high density
of mobile devices in the workplace is a critical business function, not
achievable by the consumer-grade Wi-Fi solutions in use by many smaller
organizations today.
"Smaller businesses require the same high levels of performance and security
that enterprises do, though IT support levels are typically much lower," said
Zeus Kerravala, principal analyst at ZK Research. "Meru XPress Cloud is designed
to give SMEs enterprise-grade capabilities, with ease-of-use and intuitive
management specifically designed to meet their needs."
Ease of deployment
XPress Cloud is designed to be easily deployed by general office staff with
little or no IT experience. Only a PoE-capable Ethernet switch or an optional
external power supply, along with a basic Internet connection, are required to
have an enterprise-grade wireless network up and running in minutes. The high-
performance, two-radio, 2X2, 802.11ac Meru XP8i offers zero-touch provisioning,
with automated channel and power selection capabilities enabling instant self-
configuration. Meru XPress Cloud also features an integrated captive portal for
secure on-boarding of employee and guest devices.
Channel-enabled acquisition and deployment options
XPress Cloud is available through authorized Meru channel partners and features
management portal customization, enabling partner-branded offerings. Meru gives
customers two options for the acquisition of XPress Cloud, with XP8i access
points available for purchase upfront, or available on a Wi-Fi-as-a-Service
(WaaS), subscription basis. Monthly management and monitoring license fees
apply.
Supporting channel partners:
* "We participated in the early field trial of Meru XPress Cloud and found it
to be an excellent product for small-to-medium enterprises," said David
Black, president and CEO of Insource Technology, a Meru platinum partner.
"The product is extremely easy to deploy and has strong cloud-based
management capabilities. The performance of the new XP8i is truly
exceptional."
* "Our clients are seeking more ways to move and manage their IT
infrastructure to the cloud," said Eric M. Shorr, founder and president of
Secure Future Tech Solutions, a Meru authorized partner. "Meru's XPress
Cloud offering allows us to meet those needs with a wireless solution that
is easily managed and scalable as our clients evolve."
* "We are excited to offer a high-quality, high-performance, cloud-managed
wireless solution to customers who would otherwise be unable to afford one
based on the large, upfront capital expenditure," said Chris Green, director
of technology at Bema Information Technologies, a Meru authorized partner.
"Wi-Fi-as-a-Service will open the doors to displacing consumer grade
equipment that does not meet business requirements."
"We've worked closely with small-to-medium enterprises around the world to
understand what they need to meet their unique business demands," said Don
Trimble, vice president of SME Cloud Sales at Meru. "These findings, combined
with our experience in the design of enterprise-grade WLAN solutions, led to
Meru XPress Cloud -- a high-performance offering that brings affordability, ease
of deployment and scalability to the SME and distributed enterprise markets."
Pricing and availability
XPress Cloud is available now and is priced at U.S. list $695 for the XP8i
access point and U.S. list $135 per access point, annually, for the cloud
management license. WaaS subscription pricing includes the XP8i access point and
management license and varies based on the term selected. All prices include
24x7 support, advance replacement and software updates.
For more information on Meru XPress Cloud, please join "Using the Cloud to make
it Rain Wi-Fi," a Meru-hosted webinar, on February 24. Register here:
http://w.on24.com/r.htm?e=914476&s=1&k=296158A0DD5E24540
B57ADE72C619A5D&partnerref=meru6
(1)OECD Trade Policy Papers No. 165 - Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in
Global Markets: A Differential Approach for Services? http://www.oecd-
ilibrary.org/docserver/download/5jz17jtfkmzt.pdf
About Meru Networks
Meru Networks (NASDAQ: MERU) is a leader in intelligent 802.11ac Wi-Fi solutions
delivering uninterrupted user experience for education, healthcare, hospitality
and enterprise. The Meru open-standards-based architecture is designed to enable
unified management of wired and wireless networks. Its end-to-end application
QoS enables enforceable service-level agreements. Meru provides top performance
and high capacity in high-density environments. Visit www.merunetworks.com or
call (408) 215-5300 for more information.
©2015 Meru Networks. Meru and Meru Networks are registered trademarks and the
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