Using a single API key, Highlight will discover all four Cisco Meraki device types across an organisation and have them up and polling within five minutes.
Meraki Cellular Gateways use SIM cards to connect a cellular signal into a wired network, delivering high-speed, always-on cellular connectivity for business-critical operations. Meraki collects the cellular data, which Highlight presents it in a visual way that is easy to understand and manage, together with the option to fine tune alerts.
When used in conjunction with other Meraki devices, Highlight combines the data into a single view alongside other ethernet and broadband connections based on Cisco or another provider.
Highlight overcomes some of the main challenges with cellular networks, such as radio connections being susceptible to signal strength issues, interference or damage to the antenna, as well as cellular towers being shut down for maintenance and repair. With the Highlight graphical display of signal strength, network technology and tower ID, providers with large cellular estates can reassure customers that they have a working and viable cellular service.
When combined with Highlight’s Cellular Clarity service, users can compare the signal strength of a connection to custom-set thresholds, view signal strength on a chart and report on historic signal strength scores.
Martin Saunders, product and marketing director of Highlight, said, “Over the past two years, Highlight’s strategic direction has been to focus on integrating with the Cisco Meraki networking technologies. We are delighted to offer this unique level of support for Maraki networks as the only service assurance platform able to capture information from all Meraki’s four network appliance categories.
“Cellular networks are valuable tools for organisations needing a form of connectivity when broadband is not available, for fast start situations, for temporary locations, or as a backup network. It is rare for providers to deliver a full managed services for cellular networks due to a lack of suitable monitoring solutions or their tools generate too many false positive alerts. With Highlight, offering a full managed service for cellular connections presents a huge opportunity.”