Cisco Meraki's India Cloud for Data Localization - What to Expect

Understanding Meraki India Cloud 

Recently, a significant announcement came in from Cisco — the launch of Meraki India Cloud for enhanced cloud management experience. This is in response to the growing demand for privacy and data localization. Meraki India Cloud is hosted by a cloud service provider authorized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. It aims to support Indian companies by embracing cloud-first strategies while satisfying local data storage and privacy regulations. This is a powerful step towards empowering businesses in the digital-first India phase. 
 

A 2024 Data Privacy Benchmark Study by Cisco revealed that 97% of Indian organizations believe data to be safer when stored locally, and 94% trust global IT companies to deliver effective data protection than local providers. It can be stated that Cisco has hit the spot with this announcement catering to the common concern of data storage. 

 

For sectors prioritizing local data storage, such as healthcare, government, professional services, financial institutions, education, and public sector entities, the Meraki India Cloud offers benefits that support their cloud transformation efforts. Additionally, it provides resilient and secure cloud infrastructure that fosters innovation. It streamlines network operations and creates a scalable and manageable network for a connected India. 
 

“As businesses continue to embrace a cloud-first environment, they are seeking a comprehensive networking platform that offers agility, flexibility, and secure access to drive operational efficiencies and succeed in an interconnected world. With the launch of the Meraki India Region, we aim to do just that”, said Daisy Chittilapilly, President of Cisco India & SAARC at the launch.  

 

Supported Products 

Presently, Meraki India Region supports these products: 

• Cisco Meraki Z-Series Teleworking Gateways with Enterprise and Secure Teleworker1 licenses 
• Cisco Meraki MS Switches with Enterprise and Advanced licenses 
• Cisco Meraki MX Security Appliances with Enterprise and Advanced Security1 licenses 
• Cisco Meraki MR Wireless Access Points with Enterprise and Advanced Licenses 
• Cisco Meraki MT Sensor Solutions 
• Cisco Meraki MG Cellular Gateways 
   

Conclusion  

This step showcases Cisco’s commitment towards India. It also highlights their mission to revolutionize the digital landscape, enabling a connected and inclusive future for all. It offers customers additional preferences to access secure and resilient cloud infrastructure for generating innovative solutions. It addresses dynamic customer needs, creates scalable networks, unifies secure IT experiences, and simplifies network operations. Let's experience such ground-breaking digital solutions together.