Case Study

Enterprise Network Transformation Across 25+ Offices

Standardising connectivity, strengthening secure access and simplifying network management across a distributed enterprise.

Client Overview

A large, distributed enterprise network

The organisation was managing a large and distributed network across 25+ offices, supporting growing user and device connectivity across multiple locations. As the network expanded, the organisation required a more standardised infrastructure with improved visibility, wireless performance, secure access and centralised management.

Industry

25+ offices

Core Business

5,000+ Users

Environment

Enterprise wired and wireless infrastructure across distributed locations

The Challenge

A growing network needed greater visibility, consistency and control

Increasing user and device connectivity across 25+ offices created the need for a standardised network environment that could provide reliable connectivity, stronger access controls and simpler centralised operations.

Key Issues Identified

Distributed network environment across 25+ offices
Growing number of users and connected devices
Need for standardised network infrastructure
Need for improved network visibility
Requirement for improved wireless performance
Need for secure user and device access
Requirement for centralised network management

Our Solution

A standardised, secure and centrally managed network

Cloudone designed and implemented an integrated Cisco networking solution covering enterprise switching, wireless connectivity, Network Access Control and centralised cloud management. The solution brought together switching, wireless, secure access, monitoring and cloud-based management to create a more consistent network environment across the organisation.

Key Technologies

Cisco Catalyst Switches
Cisco Meraki Access Points
Meraki Cloud Management
Cisco ISE
Network Monitoring

Implementation

From distributed infrastructure to centralised network management

A structured, phased approach ensured minimal disruption and measurable outcomes.

Network Assessment

Understand the existing distributed environment and connectivity requirements.

Network Standardisation

Establish a consistent enterprise networking architecture across locations.

Switching & Wireless Deployment

Deploy Cisco Catalyst switches and Cisco Meraki Access Points across the network.

Secure Access

Implement Cisco ISE for authentication, endpoint profiling, role-based access and Network Access Control.

Centralised Management

Enable Meraki Cloud Management for centralised visibility and network management.

Monitoring & Performance

Monitor device health, interfaces, bandwidth, availability and performance.

The Results

A stronger, more connected and manageable network

The solution established a standardised, secure and centrally managed network environment across 25+ offices, giving the IT team centralised visibility and simplified network operations.

25+

Offices standardised on one network architecture

5,000+

Users on reliable wired & wireless connectivity

300+

Cisco Catalyst switches under centralised cloud management

500+

Cisco Meraki APs delivering Wi-Fi 6E connectivity

Cisco ISE

802.1X authentication and Network Access Control

Cloud

Centralised management & visibility

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