{"id":8348,"date":"2025-10-01T09:19:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T08:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/?p=8348"},"modified":"2025-10-01T09:23:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T08:23:39","slug":"zen-internet-launches-meraki-to-deliver-one-of-the-uks-most-complete-sd-wan-portfolios","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/comparebroadbandpackages.co.uk\/guides\/news\/zen-internet-launches-meraki-deliver-uks-complete-sd-wan-portfolios\/","title":{"rendered":"Zen Internet launches Meraki to deliver one of the UK\u2019s most complete SD-WAN portfolios"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Zen Internet has expanded its enterprise networking<\/a> portfolio with the launch of Cisco Meraki services, a move that positions the Rochdale-based provider as one of the most complete SD-WAN players in the UK market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building on its strong heritage in MPLS, Zen’s new Meraki offering, spanning LAN, WiFi and SD-WAN, allows businesses of all sizes to benefit from simpler, cloud-managed networking combined with enterprise-grade security. Crucially, by pairing SD-WAN with lower-cost alternative network<\/a> (alt-net) connectivity<\/a>, Zen promises to help organisations cut costs at a time when IT budgets are under pressure, while still safeguarding against rising cyber threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company argues this combination makes its SD-WAN portfolio one of the most flexible in the UK. Larger enterprises can opt for fully integrated, full-stack solutions, while mid-market firms and SMEs can adopt a more “lighter-touch” approach by upgrading just WiFi or LAN today, while keeping the option open to move towards SD-WAN in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jon Nowell, Managing Director of Zen Business, said: “Security and cost are the two big challenges facing UK businesses right now. By combining the simplicity of Meraki with the security and intelligence of SD-WAN, alongside the cost benefits of our alt-net connectivity footprint, we’re giving customers a genuine choice. They can modernise their networks without the complexity or expense that has traditionally come with enterprise-grade solutions.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Importantly, the Meraki launch doesn’t replace Cisco’s Catalyst SD-WAN but complements it, giving Zen the ability to support the full spectrum of business needs, from simple, cloud-managed networking through to the most advanced enterprise deployments”,<\/em> added Nowell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Businesses across the UK are reimagining how they connect people, places and applications securely to drive better outcomes for all,”<\/em> says Aine Rogers, Cisco’s UK&I SMB Managing Director. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Cloud-managed solutions like Cisco Meraki enable organisations to boost productivity, improve security posture and reduce IT complexity – all while controlling costs. Through our partnership with Zen, we’re helping businesses achieve faster growth, seamless operations and secure digital transformation – whether modernising a single office or scaling their entire network.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The launch reflects a wider shift in the UK connectivity market. As more alt-nets expand their fibre footprint, organisations are increasingly looking for ways to harness lower-cost connectivity without compromising on performance. SD-WAN technology allows businesses to securely blend connections from different providers, ensuring resilience and speed while keeping costs down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cisco’s Catalyst SD-WAN already caters to enterprises with complex, global operations, but the Meraki launch opens the door to a broader base of customers, particularly mid-sized businesses who may previously have been priced out of advanced networking solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Rising cybercrime, coupled with economic uncertainty, is forcing UK firms to seek “more for less” from their IT investments”,<\/em> said Nowell. “At the same time, the shift to hybrid work has increased demand for reliable, secure connectivity<\/em> across multiple sites.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Businesses are no longer asking if they should adopt SD-WAN, but when,” he adds.  “With Meraki now part of our portfolio, Zen can support that journey whether it’s a simple WiFi refresh today or a full-scale SD-WAN deployment tomorrow.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the addition of Meraki, Zen has moved beyond its roots as an ISP to position itself as a full-service networking provider. For UK businesses grappling with rising costs, security risks and the realities of hybrid work, it’s a pitch that may resonate strongly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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