Forrester Consulting: Meru Networks Wireless LAN Solutions Delivers 35% Risk-Adjusted ROI

Meru Networks, a provider of 802.11n enterprise networking solutions, announced the results of a commissioned Total Economic Impact (TEI) study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Meru Networks.

According to Forrester, the study reveals the financial and business benefits achieved by deploying Meru Networks 802.11n virtual-cell wireless LAN (WLAN) solutions as the primary connectivity in the enterprise. Based on a current Meru customer deployment of the company's virtual cell technology, Forrester concluded a risk-adjusted return on investment (ROI) of 35 percent over a three year period, a pay-back period of 12 months and a cost savings of $1,085,424.

Forrester's data was gathered directly from an existing Meru customer, a healthcare network, operating multiple hospitals, clinics and teaching facilities and providing wireless access to more than 750 physicians and other healthcare professionals, totaling 6,000 employees.

"The study clearly indicates significant business value and economic results delivered by Meru Network development," said Ram Appalaraju, Senior VP of Marketing, Meru Networks. "For WLANs to continue to push into mainstream, organizations need to be assured WLAN service levels and a return on investment that underscores a productive wireless environment for business critical environments."

Meru said it commissioned Forrester to conduct this study because of its expertise in the deployment and management of Wireless LAN technology. Forrester's TEI is a customized methodology which helps to demonstrate a company's fundamental value proposition.

More Information:

http://www.merunetworks.com/Forrester_TEI

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