Lack of Guest Network Access
Prior to the project, all visitors were required to connect to the corporate network. This posed security risks, complicated network management, and did not meet modern expectations for seamless internet access.
CASE STUDY
Page Group deploy Meraki wireless guest network across 41 EU sites
Client
Overview
PageGroup, comprising Michael Page, Page Personnel, and Page Executive, is a global leader in specialist recruitment with 40 years of experience. Operating from 140 offices worldwide with over 6,000 employees, the company connects talent with opportunity across multiple markets and sectors.
As business operations expanded across Europe, PageGroup sought to enhance visitor experience by providing fast, secure internet access while reducing internal IT complexity. The organisation needed a centrally managed solution to unify its offices under a single, easy-to-manage guest Wi-Fi network.
As business operations expanded across Europe, PageGroup sought to enhance visitor experience by providing fast, secure internet access while reducing internal IT complexity. The organisation needed a centrally managed solution to unify its offices under a single, easy-to-manage guest Wi-Fi network.
Challenge
Inconsistent Network Experience Across Sites
With multiple offices operating on disparate networks, guest connectivity varied significantly. PageGroup needed a consistent solution that could deliver fast and reliable internet access for visitors across all European sites.
Scaling and Managing Across Multiple Locations
As the company continued to expand, IT required a solution that could scale efficiently. Any new offices needed to be integrated quickly, without increasing administrative overhead or compromising security standards.
Solution
Centralised Guest Wi-Fi Network
Unified, Cloud-Managed Access
VCG deployed Meraki’s Cloud Wireless solution across 18 European sites initially, consolidating all disparate guest networks into a single cloud-managed platform. Users benefit from simplified, fast access, with seamless connectivity between sites without repeated login processes.
Enhanced Management and Analytics
The Meraki dashboard provides a ‘single pane of glass’ for IT to monitor all sites centrally. Visibility into users, devices, and applications allows PageGroup to apply access policies, optimise performance, and maintain security across the estate.
Pilot Expansion and Standardisation
Following the initial deployment, PageGroup expanded the guest Wi-Fi network to 41 locations across 11 countries. VCG provided a repeatable, standard deployment process, ensuring future offices could be integrated with minimal effort.
Scalable, Future-Proof Platform
The cloud-based architecture ensures new offices can be connected with a click of a button. The platform’s scalability allows PageGroup to accommodate growth without additional network complexity, ensuring both user satisfaction and operational efficiency.
“Everything is secure by design now. Security is everybody’s responsibility”
Outcomes
and Benefits
Seamless Access, Simplified Control
Improved Visitor Experience
Fast, reliable Wi-Fi across all sites delivers a consistent and seamless internet experience for visitors, enhancing PageGroup’s professional environment.
Centralised Network Management
IT teams can monitor and manage all guest networks from a single cloud dashboard, reducing administrative overhead and increasing operational efficiency.
Seamless Access, Simplified Control
Improved Visitor Experience
Fast, reliable Wi-Fi across all sites delivers a consistent and seamless internet experience for visitors, enhancing PageGroup’s professional environment.
Centralised Network Management
IT teams can monitor and manage all guest networks from a single cloud dashboard, reducing administrative overhead and increasing operational efficiency.
Insight that Drives Action
Visibility and Analytics
The Meraki platform provides detailed insight into network usage, devices, and applications. Policies can be applied centrally to optimise both user experience and security.
Scalable European Deployment
The solution provides a standardised, repeatable model for future office expansions, allowing new locations to be integrated quickly and securely without disrupting existing operations.
Insight that Drives Action
Visibility and Analytics
The Meraki platform provides detailed insight into network usage, devices, and applications. Policies can be applied centrally to optimise both user experience and security.
Scalable European Deployment
The solution provides a standardised, repeatable model for future office expansions, allowing new locations to be integrated quickly and securely without disrupting existing operations.
Conclusion
VCG transformed PageGroup’s guest Wi-Fi experience across Europe, delivering a secure, centrally managed, and scalable network. Visitors enjoy fast, seamless connectivity, and IT teams benefit from simplified management and analytics, ensuring the platform supports both current needs and future growth.
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