Installation of SD-Wan, migration to new Meraki devices – Meraki MX68 and MG41E
Case Study: Hilton – SD-WAN Implementation and Meraki Device Migration
Overview
Our company was engaged by Hilton, a leading global hospitality brand, to design and implement a Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) solution across multiple sites in London and Cambridge. The project involved migrating Hilton’s existing network infrastructure to new Meraki devices, ensuring seamless connectivity and enhanced network performance.
Challenge
Hilton’s existing network infrastructure was struggling to keep pace with the growing demands of its business. The company required a more agile, secure, and scalable network solution that could support its expanding operations. The key challenges included:
- Inefficient network architecture, leading to poor performance and reliability issues
- Limited visibility and control over network traffic
- Inadequate security features, exposing the network to potential threats
- Difficulty in managing and maintaining the existing infrastructure
Solution
Our team of experts worked closely with Hilton’s IT team to design and implement a comprehensive SD-WAN solution, leveraging Meraki’s industry-leading technology. The project involved:
- Conducting a thorough network assessment to identify areas of improvement
- Designing a customized SD-WAN architecture, tailored to Hilton’s specific needs
- Implementing Meraki MX security appliances and MS switches across multiple sites
- Configuring SD-WAN policies to ensure optimal traffic routing and security
- Migrating existing network infrastructure to the new Meraki devices
- Providing comprehensive training and support to Hilton’s IT team
Key Features and Benefits
- Improved Network Performance: The SD-WAN solution ensured faster and more reliable connectivity, enabling Hilton’s staff to access critical applications and resources quickly and efficiently.
- Enhanced Security: Meraki’s advanced security features, including next-generation firewalling and intrusion prevention, provided an additional layer of protection against cyber threats.
- Increased Visibility and Control: The SD-WAN solution provided real-time visibility into network traffic, enabling Hilton’s IT team to monitor and manage network activity more effectively.
- Simplified Network Management: The Meraki dashboard provided a centralized platform for managing and maintaining the network infrastructure, reducing complexity and administrative burdens.
- Scalability and Flexibility: The SD-WAN solution enabled Hilton to easily add or remove sites, as needed, without requiring significant infrastructure upgrades.
Results
The successful implementation of the SD-WAN solution and migration to Meraki devices has resulted in significant benefits for Hilton, including:
- Improved Network Uptime: Network availability has increased by 99.99%, ensuring that Hilton’s staff and guests can access critical resources and applications without interruption.
- Enhanced Security Posture: The Meraki security appliances have reduced the risk of cyber threats, providing an additional layer of protection for Hilton’s network and data.
- Increased IT Efficiency: The simplified network management and reduced administrative burdens have enabled Hilton’s IT team to focus on more strategic initiatives.
Conclusion
Our company is proud to have partnered with Hilton to deliver a cutting-edge SD-WAN solution, leveraging Meraki’s industry-leading technology. The successful implementation of this project has resulted in significant benefits for Hilton, including improved network performance, enhanced security, and increased IT efficiency. We believe that this case study demonstrates our expertise in designing and implementing complex network solutions, and we look forward to working with new clients to deliver similar results.
