You asked, and it’s finally here – we heard your requests to see all your networks across Meraki and Catalyst Center in one place.   The Meraki and Catalyst Center Global Overview is a new interface in the Meraki dashboard, unifying Meraki cloud and Catalyst Center on-prem networks. Simplify hybrid network management, resolve incidents faster, and streamline operations through a holistic view in your dashboard.   Check out our Global Overview demo to see it in action.   Who’s it for? Global Overview is designed for large enterprises with hybrid deployments across Meraki and Catalyst Center, who need to unify operations across tens of thousands of devices at global scale.     What’s new? Unified network management: Access Meraki and Catalyst Center orgs in one place. Optimize global health: Monitor network, sites, and device health, and view aggregated critical alerts from poor performing networks. Navigate seamlessly: Sign in once (SSO) to the Meraki dashboard and cross-launch into Catalyst Center for deeper troubleshooting.     Getting started If you already have a Meraki dashboard account and Catalyst Center instance, you can access Global Overview today from the Meraki dashboard.   Visit our demo for a step-by-step walkthrough on how to integrate Catalyst Center into the Meraki dashboard.   In the Meraki dashboard go to Global Overview > Monitor > Overview. In Organizations, on the right side, click the blue button Add organization, and select Add Catalyst Center as an organization. Enter your Catalyst Center info and click Add Organization. You’ll be prompted to sign in to Catalyst Center to activate the Meraki application.   Read our documentation for more details on Global Overview.   Note: No additional licensing is required to use Global Overview.   Availability Global Overview is available in public beta as of November 19, 2025.   Stay tuned as we continue to innovate and bring more functionality to Global Overview in the Meraki dashboard to simplify network management. ... View more

  We just wrapped Cisco Live San Diego 2025 last week – and unveiled a ton of exciting updates across our AI-powered networking innovations.   Whether you’re all in on Meraki, or managing a hybrid of Meraki in the cloud and Catalyst on-prem – check out what’s new below.   📣 Key Launches   1. AgenticOps: A new AI-driven approach to IT operations supercharging our platform, with you still in control. Cisco AI Assistant: a conversational AI interface that helps optimize network management, automate routine tasks, and enable proactive troubleshooting. Cisco AI Canvas: Cisco's first Generative UI for cross-domain IT-a shared, intelligent workspace that brings real-time telemetry, AI insights, and team collaboration into one view.   2. AI-Ready Campus: Next-gen Smart Switches and next-gen wireless portfolio, purpose-built for AI workloads. Switching: C9350 Series Smart Switches, C9610 Series Smart Switches Wireless: Cisco Wireless CW9179F Wi-Fi 7 stadium AP, Cisco Campus Gateway   3. AI-Ready Unified Branch: New full-stack Unified Branch solution – next-gen routers with security fused in. Routing: Cisco 8000 Series Secure Routers   4. Unified Network Management: Meraki, Catalyst, and next-gen networking devices – all managed from the Meraki dashboard. Support for next-gen switching, wireless, routing – with unified licensing and unified management across cloud, on-prem, or hybrid environments Powerful large campus switching capabilities Advanced routing: Routed ports, BGP High availability: StackWise Virtual, ISSU, RPVST+, VRRP E Enhanced macro and micro segmentation: Fabric, VRF Lite Advanced controls: Cloud CLI Catalyst Center innovations: Catalyst Center Global Manager, Azure Virtual Appliance, Energy Management API and Marketplace: Unlock new outcomes across 350+ apps in the Cisco Networking App Marketplace (previously Meraki Marketplace)   5. Multilayered Assurance: Unmatched visibility into enterprise environments across owned and unowned networks. Meraki org-wide and client-side assurance insights Built-in ThousandEyes assurance across every digital experience   Read more details in our Cisco Community Cisco Live San Diego 2025 recap and let us know what you’re most excited about!   ... View more

We’re excited to unveil a fresh new look for the Meraki dashboard and mobile app - starting today!   As part of our journey towards a unified Cisco networking experience across Meraki and Catalyst Center, we’re bringing a more consistent and modernized UI to your daily workflows.   Login to the Meraki dashboard now to explore the new designs.   What’s new?   Meraki dashboard  Header: Sleek midnight blue header with gradient accents Navigation: Blue navigation accent colors Product pages: Overview tabs with blue accent colors Login page: Refreshed with modernized designs   All the dashboard pages still have the same intuitive experience and functionality you know and love – just with a more cohesive design to enhance your day-to-day operations.   Meraki Org Summary page   Meraki dashboard login page   Meraki mobile app Updated UI: Modernized design, including a midnight blue header with gradient accents, blue accent colors in the left and bottom navigation, and page overview tabs with blue accents. Mobile app icons: Refreshed to a midnight blue color on iOS and Android. Improved visual consistency with the Meraki dashboard.   Get the same sleek, intuitive experience as the dashboard – while on-the-go. The Meraki mobile app lets you monitor your networks from anywhere, receive instant triaging alerts, quickly scan and install new devices, and more.   Header and bottom navigation     Left navigation      Page overview tabs   What’s coming ahead   This visual refresh is just the beginning as we build more streamlined and consistent experiences across Meraki and Catalyst Center.   So whether you’re managing cloud, on-prem, or hybrid environments, you can manage your networks more easily, faster, and with less effort.   Availability   The new Meraki dashboard UI and login page will be rolled out to all users globally on June 11, 2025.   To explore the new look, simply login to the Meraki dashboard – no action needed.   Updates to the Meraki mobile app will start a gradual rollout to users on June 11, 2025. Download or login to the Meraki mobile app for iOS and Android.   Stay tuned as we continually innovate and modernize Meraki and Catalyst Center to simplify network operations for you. ... View more

We’re excited to announce that Meraki for Government now supports the Cisco Enterprise Agreement (EA) – making it easier for U.S. federal customers to simplify and grow network management.   What’s new? Federal agencies can use the Cisco EA to acquire Meraki Networking subscription licenses for products in our Meraki for Government platform, now FedRAMP® Moderate and GovRAMP authorized. This includes wireless, switching, security & SD-WAN, and cellular gateways.   Key EA program benefits Streamlined procurement with a single 3-7 year agreement and consistent renewal date for all licenses Predictable billing with True Forward Automatic value adjustments for unused licenses with Value Shift   Eligibility A new FedRAMP Meraki Networking suite is available in our EA program, offering subscription licenses for supported product families. Note: A minimum licensing commitment of $50,000 USD is required.   Built for simplicity, compliance, and scale, this new FedRAMP Meraki Networking suite simplifies how you manage your networks.   Getting started Existing Meraki customer? Contact your Sales rep to get started with the FedRAMP Meraki Networking suite in our EA program. New to Meraki for Government? Contact our team for a demo of the platform. ... View more

We are excited to announce that the Cisco Meraki dashboard has achieved key certifications worldwide, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and C5.   This is a significant milestone underscoring our ongoing commitment to meeting stringent security standards and supporting local and regional requirements.   What’s new?   All certifications below are now part of our secure, reliable, and scalable Cisco Meraki cloud networking dashboard.   1. SOC 2 Type 2 (global): SOC 2 is an internationally recognized cybersecurity certification, developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), ensuring third party service providers securely store and process client data.   This certification affirms Meraki as a trusted global provider that meets stringent security requirements in new markets and industries.   2. ISO 27001 (global): ISO 27001 is an internationally recognized information security standard. Meraki now meets rigorous requirements for protecting customer data and managing risk.   3. C5 (Germany): The Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalogue, established by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), ensures that cloud service providers adhere to rigorous security protocols, which are essential for safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining client trust.   By meeting this certification, Meraki demonstrates its dedication to high security standards for organizations operating in Germany and across the region, and reinforces our commitment to our customers’ specific security needs.   Getting started New to Meraki? Contact our team for a free dashboard demo. Existing Meraki customer? Contact your Sales rep for any questions and expanding your deployment. Visit our documentation and our Trust Center to learn more about security, privacy, and compliance across the Cisco Meraki platform.   Availability The Cisco Meraki dashboard is currently certified across SOC 2, ISO 27001, C5.   Stay tuned as we remain committed to innovating and expanding our security and compliance efforts to support your needs globally. ... View more

  As part of our ongoing commitment to security and continued efforts to scale our Cisco Meraki cloud solutions for federal, state, and local government agencies, we are excited to announce that Cisco Meraki for Government is now FedRAMP Moderate and StateRAMP Moderate authorized.   What’s new? With FedRAMP Moderate and StateRAMP authorization, our Cisco Meraki for government platform meets rigorous security and compliance standards required by federal, state, and local agencies. Products supported: in addition to MR/CW wireless, MS/C9300 switching, and MX security & SD-WAN, we now support MG cellular gateways, select MX Advanced Security features (geography based firewall rules, IDS/IPS, content filtering, and more), and new switches (MS130/R). New dashboard page: the new FIPS 140 summary page allows you to see your network’s compliance status at a glance, flexibly adjust configuration settings, and have seamless security audits.   Visit our documentation to learn more and see a complete list of our supported offerings.   Getting started New to Meraki for Government? Contact our team for a demo of the platform.  Existing Meraki customer? Contact your Sales rep if you’d like to migrate to the Meraki for Government platform.   Availability Cisco Meraki for Government is FedRAMP Moderate authorized as of February 18, 2025 and StateRAMP Moderate authorized as of July 25, 2024.   Stay tuned as we remain committed to innovating and adding more products and enhancements to our Meraki for Government solution. ... View more

As part of our ongoing commitment to the cloud and helping customers meet their local data storage needs, we are excited to announce that Cisco Meraki India Region cloud is now released in GA (General Availability).   All accounts and organizations created in the India region are stored locally within the country and are separated from other regions by design. All while providing the same intuitive experience, simplicity, and reliability as other Meraki regions.   Visit our documentation for the latest info on the Meraki India Region.   What’s released? Release stability: Meraki India Region in GA marks a stable release following our Early Access introduction in June 2024. Products supported: Meraki MR & CW wireless access points, MS & Catalyst-M switches, MX security & SD-WAN, Z-series teleworker gateways, MG cellular gateways, and MT sensors. India dashboard: The dashboard can only be accessed through a separate .in URL (https://dashboard.meraki.in). Mobile app: Meraki India Region organizations can now also be accessed from the Meraki mobile app (Android & iOS). This makes it easy to monitor your networks, get alerts, and triage issues on-the-go.   Getting started   For the Meraki India dashboard: Go to the India dashboard: https://dashboard.meraki.in Ensure "India” region (default) is selected in the account creation page region drop-down. Note: Created accounts can only be accessed through the India dashboard.     For the Meraki mobile app: Download the mobile app from the Google Play Store (Android) or App Store (iOS) From the app sign in page, tap the globe icon in the bottom right Select “Meraki India” region Tap “Confirm” to confirm the region   More questions? Contact your Cisco Account Manager or reach out to our Sales team for more information.   ... View more

We heard your need for more granular access control and are excited to introduce RBAC Foundations!   As a highly requested feature, RBAC Foundations (Early Access) is the first version of RBAC that makes it easier for you to control which admins have access to specific network resources and take bulk admin actions to significantly boost productivity.   Visit our documentation to learn more about RBAC in the dashboard Administrators page.   What’s new in RBAC Foundations       Increase productivity: manage admins in one place and enjoy faster page loading from a significant Administrators page performance boost. Better network controls: assign more granular permissions with new and improved advanced role management E.g. SSID manager, Switch Port manager, and Client Monitor. Save time: perform bulk actions such as managing access across multiple networks or for multiple admins in a single flow. Efficient data navigation and retrieval through search and filtering. 1:1 SAML admin alignment for external authentication of users and SSO. Optimize workflows: enable seamless and more focused task completion with tailored interfaces and intuitive tooltips that adapt to user permissions.   Getting started Log in to your Meraki dashboard From the left-hand navigation > Network-wide > Configure > Administration OR navigate to Organization > Administrators Then, toggle the “Try new version” button in the top right of the page   Availability   RBAC Foundations will be available in Early Access in an updated version of the dashboard Administrators page globally beginning December 17, 2024.   Stay tuned as we continually innovate and add more functionality to enhance role and admin management.   P.S. share your feedback with @Katia and the team! Let us know what’s useful and any features you’d like to see below or from the “Give your feedback” button in the bottom right of any dashboard page.  ... View more