Case Study: C.W. Driver achieves a standardized, cost‑efficient cloud‑managed WAN across offices and job sites with Cisco Meraki

Upgrading WAN technology across numerous office and remote sites with ease

C.W. Driver, a century‑old California contractor, was struggling with an outdated WAN, inconsistent wireless across seven regional offices and up to 40 remote project sites, and rising MPLS and equipment costs while supporting 500+ employees. To modernize and centralize operations they selected Cisco Meraki (Security & SD‑WAN and Wireless LAN) for cloud‑managed networking and guest Wi‑Fi.

Cisco Meraki deployed MX80/MX400/MX64 appliances, a cloud dashboard, automatic site‑to‑site VPNs and a “Network‑in‑a‑Box” kit so job sites become plug‑and‑play. The Meraki solution let IT remotely standardize networks, enforce bandwidth policies, eliminate expensive MPLS circuits and separate security vendors, cancel consultant fees, and reduce onsite visits — achieving measurable cost savings within the year while delivering a consistent network experience across offices and 40+ sites.

C.W. Driver

Blaine Crawford

Director of Information Technology