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Protection 1 Upgrades Its Telecommunications System with Cisco Meraki Technology [Professional Services Close - Up](Professional Services Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Protection 1 reported the recent commencement of a self- performed project to upgrade its telecommunications system to the latest Cisco Meraki technology, using its internal resources to design, implement and commission the system. According to a release from the Company, it operates a Network Operations Center (NOC) out of its Integrated Systems Group, which is staffed with certified engineers capable of designing and provisioning broadband networks for its customers. These team members are Cisco Certified, Meraki Certified, and Sonicwall Certified experts who recently helped the NOC to earn Cisco Cloud and Managed Services Express Partner Certification. "When we found the need to upgrade our telecommunications systems to the latest in cloud-based solutions, we turned to our own internal expertise to get the job done," said Donald Young, Chief Information and Operating Officer for Protection 1. "We deliver these services to our customers, so it only made sense that we take advantage of the talent that lies within our own four walls for this project." Upgrading to the latest in cloud-based technology using internal resources was made possible by the engineers on staff at Protection 1. This group of individuals designs, installs and commissions complex IT-sensitive networks for companies that either do not have the internal resources to accomplish the task or for those who want a dedicated security-only network. Upon completion of the upgrade, Protection 1 will realize a considerable annual telecommunications cost savings of approximately 50 percent, increase available bandwidth by 1,000 percent and will have implemented a 4G fail-over back-up. Return on its investment is expected to be achieved in six months or less. "The Cisco Meraki technology is one of our leading solutions for our customers," stated Christopher BenVau, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Solutions for Protection 1. "We are fortunate to be able to utilize our internal talent to implement the same cost-saving solution that we offer customers. And when we use the same technology we sell, we reinforce our position as a solution provider." Protection 1 is a business and home security company in the U.S. More information and complete details: www.Protection1.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. |