In effect, these new services from Meraki Networks and Aerohive Networks will let enterprises "rent" secure wired and wireless networking services, administered via an online management interface, without having to invest capital dollars in hardware and software.

COX ON WIRELESS:

The services from both vendors are designed to be simple to deploy, set up and use. For both companies, a prime target is the small and medium business market, and highly distributed companies with branch offices.

That's the same wireline market targeted by , with its highly successful Integrated Services (ISR) . 

MERAKI'S MOVE