Cisco Systems' $1.2 billion purchase of Meraki was pricey, but necessary if the company was going to make a wireless networking play and tap into the small- to mid-sized company market.

Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Meraki Go, the Cisco brand that’s aimed at small businesses wanting Wi-Fi solutions that are easy to install and secure ...

One size does not fit all. For this reason, I believe Cisco is well-positioned to capture a substantial piece of SD-WAN market share—its Viptela and Meraki platforms address a wide range of ...