Cumulus Global Changes the Managed Network Model for SMBs

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New Partnership Lowers Small Businesses Costs for Enterprise-Grade Local Area Networks

Westborough, MA, January 22, 2026 – Cumulus Global proudly announces its new strategic partnership with Meter to bring affordable enterprise-grade local area network (LAN) solutions to small and midsize businesses and local governments. Partnering with Meter, Cumulus Global brings a new model for Internet, wired, WiFi, and cellular networks. A single, simple monthly fee replaces multiple vendors and separate costs for design, installation, hardware, software, support, and upgrades.

“We are excited to bring this solution to our clients and other small and midsize enterprises,” stated Cumulus Global CEO Allen Falcon. “With Meter, we can offer best-in-class networking infrastructure with a solution focused on performance and security rather than on how many devices the client needs installed.”

Connect with a Cloud AdvisorMeter offers a unique approach to networking that prioritizes performance and reliability over minimizing hardware and recurring costs. Clients pay a single, predictable monthly fee that covers analysis and design, networking equipment, service plans, and ongoing management and support. Pricing is based on the size of the space, measured in square feet, instead of on a per-device basis. This approach ensures clients receive the network they need and can adjust it as requirements change, all for a predictable cost.

“Meter is a premium networking solution that includes local area, WiFi, and in-building cellular networking,” noted Falcon. “Organizations with multiple locations, lean or outsourced IT teams, and cost-conscious growth plans are ideal candidates for Meter’s technology, solutions, and pricing model.”

Beyond delivering a technologically advanced network, Meter’s service and pricing model allows businesses to manage networking costs as either an operating expense or a capital expenditure.

Businesses, local governments, and K-12 schools looking to improve their networking infrastructure can contact Cumulus Global to book a free, no obligation meeting with a Cloud Advisor.

About Cumulus Global

Nationally recognized as a leader, Cumulus Global delivers productive, secure, and affordable managed cloud services to small and midsize businesses, governments, and K-12 schools. Translating business objectives into technology needs and priorities, we design, deploy, manage, and support services that help our clients thrive and grow.

Leadership Thoughts: Noteworthy Blog Posts – Jan ’26

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Leadership Thoughts

As small business owners and leaders, you carry the responsibility for the direction and success of your business.  And while Cumulus Global provides Managed Cloud Services and Cloud Forward IT service and support that help you thrive and grow, we understand your responsibilities are broader than just IT.  Here is a curated list of blog posts from trusted experts and thought leaders that we hope will inform and inspire.

Vision

AI Strategy

  • A 5-Step Strategy for Responsible AI
    • AI is changing how our businesses operate and compete. As we rely more on AI, having strong governance is essential to ensure our AI tools are used securely, ethically, and responsibly. Our use of AI should align with your company’s values and regulatory standards.
    • Allen Falcon, Cumulus Global Blog

Business and IT Strategy

  • How Financial Benchmarking Can Save Your Business
    • Many businesses with $2M-$50M in annual sales overlook a critical indicator of business health – financial benchmarking. Much like a pilot’s artificial horizon, benchmarking signals when a correction is needed, and sometimes making that adjustment is a matter of survival.
    • James Wheeler, kept.pro
  • Start the New Year with an Effective IT Budget

    • If you do not have an IT budget, there is no such thing as an “in-budget” IT purchase. Every unplanned expense adds costs and introduces uncertainty, putting profit at risk. With a budget in place, you get clarity on current spending and can plan ahead instead of scrambling. Step into the new year with more control by following this simple process that gives you a complete view of your IT.
    • Allen Falcon, Cumulus Global Blog

Leadership

Legal

Marketing

Productivity

  • Boost Your Biz with Smarter PDFs now!
    • The PDF format is preferred because it displays consistently on any device, and it’s reliable for storing important information. But not all PDF software is the same. Use the wrong one and you can have a problem with some of the functionality you’ve come to expect.
    • Mike Grossman, Mike Grossman Consulting, LLC

Cybersecurity

Help us keep the ideas flowing. As a thought leader, if you have any blog posts that you want to share, please let us know.