Cloud‑managed networking lets you control and monitor your network from a single online dashboard, improving visibility, security and performance.
Cloud Managed Networking Solutions
Keep your business connected with reliable, professionally managed Wi‑Fi. Chess delivers cloud managed networking built for modern work, combining enterprise‑grade technology with ongoing support, all managed by our expert team.
Why Organisations Move to Cloud Managed Networking
As businesses grow, networks are expected to deliver far more than basic connectivity. Performance, visibility, security and reliability all become critical - whether you’re supporting a small team, a busy office or multiple locations.
Across organisations of all sizes, we commonly see challenges emerge as demands increase:
- Wi‑Fi performance that drops during busy periods
- Voice and video calls affected by congestion or configuration issues
- Inconsistent coverage across offices, floors or sites
- Limited visibility into what’s happening across the network
- Increased time spent managing updates, security and troubleshooting
- Networks that struggle to scale as users, devices or locations are added
These challenges aren’t always a sign that something is broken, but they’re often a signal that the network needs a more modern, managed approach.
Cloud managed networking delivers measurable results, with organisations achieving an 89% return on investment in just over a year.
Cisco Meraki Economic Impact Study (2025)
Cloud Managed Networking from Chess
Chess provides fully managed cloud networking services designed around your business needs. We work with two proven platforms - Cisco Meraki and TP‑Link Omada - both delivered and managed by our experts as part of a single, Chess‑owned service.
Whichever solution is right for you, you benefit from the same professional design, deployment, monitoring and ongoing support.
Supporting Services
Included with Every Solution
Cloud Management & Monitoring
Centralised visibility, proactive alerts and remote optimisation by Chess engineers.
Scalable WiFi & Networking
Easily add users, devices or sites as your business evolves.
Unified Support
One team responsible for your network end‑to‑end, removing complexity.
Which Solution Is Right for Your Business?
Both Cisco Meraki and TP‑Link Omada are professionally managed by Chess. The right choice depends on scale, complexity and operational requirements.
| Area | Cisco Meraki | TP-Link Omada |
|---|---|---|
| Typical use | Enterprise & multi-site | Growing organisations |
| Management | Fully managed by Chess | Fully managed by Chess |
| Visibility & control | Advanced analytics & insights | Clear, intuitive controls |
| Scalability | Large, complex estates | Simple, flexible scaling |
| Commercial model | Subscription-based service | Predictable monthly service |
Not sure which is right for you? Book a friendly review with our experts.
Making IT Work For You
Chess is one of the UK’s leading independent and trusted technology service providers, employing more than 240 skilled people across the UK, supporting over 18,000 organisations.
We believe IT should work for you, reduce costs, deliver efficiency, keep you secure, enhance your work-life balance, improving performance. At Chess, we’re passionate about our unique culture and our continuous investment in our people to be industry experts.
We’re extremely proud that our people voted us No.1 in ‘The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work for’ list 2018, and we continue to celebrate more than 17 years in the top 100.
Frequently asked questions
Security, Peace of Mind & Reliability Built In
- Enterprise‑grade encryption and secure remote access
- Proactive monitoring and automated updates
- Trusted hardware vendors with proven reliability
- Fully managed support from Chess for peace of mind
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