The Mako System
The Mako System is a PCI-certified, cloud-managed, carrier-independent SD-WAN networking solution that makes it easy to connect and manage thousands of global sites in a high-performance business network that is secure, reliable, scalable and cost-effective. Designed to address the specific challenges of distributed enterprises and distributed retail enterprises, this dynamic solution from Mako Networks can be customized with a broad range of products and services to accommodate the requirements of any business or corporation.
The Mako System
The Mako System is a PCI-certified, cloud-managed, carrier-independent SD-WAN networking solution that makes it easy to connect and manage thousands of global sites in a high-performance business network that is secure, reliable, scalable and cost-effective. Designed to address the specific challenges of distributed enterprises and distributed retail enterprises, this dynamic solution from Mako Networks can be customized with a broad range of products and services to accommodate the requirements of any business or corporation.
HOW THE MAKO SYSTEM WORKS
The Mako System consists of two main parts: the Mako Central Management System (CMS) cloud-based network management application and a range of managed network devices designed to be installed at distributed locations or virtualized in the Cloud. The Mako devices cannot be configured locally and are only managed using the Mako CMS, a key feature of the system that protects these devices from both accidental and malicious local misconfiguration. All private traffic is protected by Mako VPN Cloud SD-WAN tunnels. No traffic traverses the Mako CMS and no single path is required, meaning your network can be designed with full redundancy and no single point of failure. Automated software and firmware updates ensure the entire system remains up to date and secure.
A BETTER SOLUTION BY DESIGN
The Mako System evolved as we came to understand the shortcomings of the solutions that were previously available to distributed retail enterprises. Implementing and demonstrating PCI DSS compliance was difficult at a single retail site, let alone a chain of multiple regional or even global sites. Acquiring an acceptable level of data privacy meant expensive MPLS installations and maintenance. Deploying more sites meant introducing more potential points of failure for security and reliability. Scaling up or down was disorganized, with different employees, third-party vendors, broadband carriers and environmental conditions involved at each site. By listening to early customers, including major petroleum brands, Mako Networks has developed a solution to address these issues that can benefit distributed enterprises in any industry. We are still listening today to continuously improve the Mako System, ensuring it remains a comprehensive all-in-one solution.
THE MAKO CENTRAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The Mako CMS is the cloud application through which all network devices are configured, deployed and managed. It is a “single pane of glass” user interface, available to authorized users at any time on any device with a web browser and an Internet connection. Configuration changes are applied in near real-time, with alerts generated for key events, such as WAN failover. Templating reduces deployment time and simplifies maintenance. A powerful suite of reports and diagnostics provides insight into the health and performance of every device, the circuits that connect them and the overall network.
MAKO DEVICES
Mako devices are network devices that can only be managed via the cloud-based Mako CMS network management application. Available in a range of types, functions and form factors, current Mako devices include security gateways, VPN concentrators, access points and managed switches. The use cases for each product line and model vary; however, all Mako devices are designed with ease of management and high security as top priorities, all are fully managed in the Mako CMS and the entire Mako System is PCI DSS certified.
MAKO SYSTEM FEATURES
Key features of the Mako System include PCI DSS certification to meet the most stringent data security standards and SD-WAN technology, which enables Mako VPN Clouds for private communication over the public Internet and Fast Failover for High Availability (HA). A typical Mako HA configuration for business continuity would be terrestrial broadband automatically failing over to cellular broadband and back again without any data loss. Another feature that benefits from HA is our Mako Voice VoIP solution, which can be configured for Seamless Voice performance so voice calls stay connected during broadband failover events.
MAKO PARTNERS
The Mako System is available world-wide thanks to our many Mako Resellers and Mako Agents, who understand the value of our platform and are helping us to spread the word. Mako VPN Cloud technology can connect Mako customers to Mako VPN Cloud Partner services with a few clicks in the Mako CMS, making it easy to become a preferred third-party vendor for Mako customers. The Mako System is also an appealing development platform for Mako Technology Partners, whose product and service offerings extend and augment the standard functionality in innovative new ways.