Inside MeterUp 2025: New Hardware, Keynotes and the Future of Enterprise Networking

This November, our team had the opportunity to attend MeterUp 2025, Meter’s first ever Partner Summit dedicated to the future of enterprise networking and their partnerships. Held in San Francisco, the conference brought together hundreds of IT leaders, engineers, operators, and technology partners to explore how networks are evolving and what businesses need in order to stay ahead.

As a partner working closely with Meter, it was an exciting chance for our team to see upcoming innovations firsthand, connect with industry peers, and gather insights that we can bring back to our clients across healthcare, education, retail, corporate spaces and multi-site environments. 

Our team is here to support you with how Meter’s newest innovations can support your goals and strengthen your organization’s infrastructure. 

A Look Inside the Event

MeterUp was designed to give attendees a complete picture of where enterprise networking is headed, from hardware and software to operations and long-term infrastructure strategy. The day included keynote presentations, product showcases, breakout discussions, and the unveiling of major updates coming to Meter’s platform. 

The atmosphere was energetic and forward-looking, with a strong focus on simplifying network deployment, improving performance, and removing operational burden that so many IT teams experience on a daily basis. 

Keynote Speakers and Sessions: 

CEO of LTT Partners, Lance Sheidenberger (left) and CEO of Meter, Anil Varanasi (right)

The event featured a wide range of speakers, each bringing a unique perspective to the future of connectivity and digital infrastructure. Some notable leaders and their insights included:

• Bob Metcalfe: Inventor of the Ethernet, who shared reflections on Ethernet’s 50-year evolutions and how foundational networking will continue to shape the modern world. 

• Satya Nadella: CEO of Microsoft (appearing virtually), who spoke about the role of intelligence, cloud ecosystems and AI-driven systems in enabling the next frontier of enterprise connectivity. 

• Sanjit Biswas: CEO and Co-Founder of Samsara, who discussed how to build technology platforms that scale simply and reliably over long periods.

• Kate Johnson: CEO of Lumen Technologies, who explored the importance of unified, end-to-end connectivity and how modern network architectures enable businesses to operate more effectively across distributed environments. 

• Anil Varanasi: CEO and Co-Founder of Meter, who shared Meter’s vision for simplifying enterprise networking and unveiled some major announcements shaping their roadmap.

Each speaker session reinforced a consistent theme: the next era of networking will prioritize simplicity, automation, and performance. Enterprises will benefit significantly from networks that are easier to deploy, upgrade, and operate. 

Major Announcements from MeterUp

Our team was able to see several exciting updates revealed during the event. Some of the biggest announcements included:

Nine New Hardware Platforms

Meter introduced a fully redesigned lineup of hardware across points, switches, firewalls, and gateways. This new generation focuses on higher performance, improved reliability, and easier deployment for organizations of all sizes. These key improvements include:

• Significantly higher throughput.

• Faster deployment workflows.

• More consistent and scalable hardware architecture.

• A single, unified design approach across the entire portfolio.

Meter also confirmed that existing customers will be upgraded to the new hardware generation as it becomes available, creating a smooth transition without added complexity. 

Read here for a more in-depth breakdown of each platform and what they mean for real-world deployments. 

Major Updates to Meter’s Command Platform 

The software powering Meter’s networks receive substantial enhancements aimed at bringing more automation to the network lifecycle. These updates support faster deployments, smarter troubleshooting, and more efficient operation across multi-site environments.

Expansion of Strategic Partnerships

Meter highlighted several partnerships designed to bring WAN and LAN connectivity closer together, reduce fragmentation, and give enterprises a more unified view of their entire network. 

Why This Matters for LTT Partners Clients 

For our team, MeterUp was a valuable opportunity to better understand how these advancements align with the needs of the organization we support. Here’s what stood out most:

• Simplified network architecture: Fewer vendors and fewer integration points mean easier planning, installation, and ongoing support.

• Faster deployment timelines: Ideal for organizations opening new sites, scaling operations, or modernizing outdated infrastructure. 

• Better performance and reliability: With next-generation hardware and smarter software, networks can better support growing bandwidth, IoT expansion, hybrid work patterns, and mission-critical systems. 

• Future-proof investments: The move toward unified hardware and intelligent operations positions customers to adapt more easily to new demands and emerging technologies. 

• Stronger service alignment: As Meter’s capabilities expand, the partnership between Meter and LTT Partners becomes even more impactful for customers looking for end-to-end support. 

Our Team’s Experience

During the event, our team was able to 

• Get hands-on time with the new hardware lineup.

• Speak directly with the engineers and product leaders behind the redesign.

• Attend breakout sessions focused on real-world deployments, network operations and customer success stories.

• Connect with other IT and operations professionals facing similar challenges. 

• Gather insights to integrate upcoming client assessments, infrastructure plans, and network refresh strategies.

We left with a clear understanding of where Meter is headed, and how their roadmap aligns with the needs of the industries we serve every day. 

Looking Ahead

The innovations shared at MeterUp 2025 highlighted how quickly the networking landscape is shifting. As networks become more intelligent, automated and unified, organizations will require partners who understand both the technology and operation realities behind large-scale deployments. 

At LTT Partners, we are excited to bring these insights to our clients and help guide them through their next phase of network modernization. Whether you are planning a refresh, expanding locations or exploring more efficient ways to manage your connectivity, our team is here to support every step of the journey. 

Connect with us to learn more about the new advancements announced at MeterUp and how they may impact your organization.