Cisco Borderless Networks Consumer Standard Package
The Cisco Borderless Networks Consumer Standard Package provides essential platform licensing for network access and management, ensuring your business operations remain compliant and secure.
- Feature Access: Unlock core network management and security capabilities for your business infrastructure.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements through licensed software features.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure your network devices function optimally with the necessary software entitlements.
- Scalable Foundation: Provides a foundational software license for expanding network capabilities as your business grows.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software subscription license for Cisco Borderless Networks. It provides the necessary entitlements to operate and manage specific Cisco network devices, unlocking essential features for network access, security, and policy enforcement.
This license is designed for businesses that utilize Cisco networking hardware and require licensed software to ensure full functionality, compliance, and ongoing support. It fits into environments where IT managers or business owners need reliable network performance without the overhead of enterprise-level complexity.
- Platform Licensing: Enables the core software functions for Cisco Borderless Networks.
- Subscription Billing: Provides predictable costs with a recurring subscription model.
- Feature Entitlement: Grants access to specific software features and capabilities.
- Compliance Management: Supports adherence to network security and operational standards.
- Device Operation: Ensures the proper functioning of licensed Cisco network hardware.
This standard package is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking licensed Cisco network capabilities without the complexity of enterprise-grade solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Core Network Management Features
Enable teams to manage and monitor network traffic and user access using the standard features provided by the Cisco Borderless Networks platform. Streamline policy enforcement and ensure consistent network behavior across your business operations.
on-premises network infrastructure, wired and wireless access points, branch office deployments
Ensure Software Compliance and Licensing
Streamline the process of maintaining software license compliance for your Cisco network devices. Automate the tracking of entitlements to avoid potential disruptions or audit issues related to unlicensed software.
businesses with existing Cisco hardware, IT departments managing network assets, organizations requiring audit-ready documentation
Support Business Continuity with Licensed Operation
Automate the continuous operation of your network devices by ensuring they are running on fully licensed software. Protect against potential service interruptions that could arise from using outdated or unlicensed software versions.
critical business operations, networks supporting essential services, environments with strict uptime requirements
Key Features
Platform Software Subscription
Provides ongoing access to essential network management and security features through a predictable subscription model.
Standard Feature Set
Unlocks core capabilities required for typical business network operations, including access control and traffic management.
License Compliance
Ensures your Cisco network hardware is properly licensed, mitigating risks of operational disruption and audit findings.
Device Operational Entitlement
Guarantees that your Cisco network devices can function as intended with the necessary software entitlements.
Scalable Licensing Model
Offers a foundation for network growth, allowing businesses to expand their capabilities as needed.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network security and compliance to protect sensitive data and meet regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain secure and compliant networks to protect patient data (HIPAA) and ensure the availability of critical systems.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle confidential client information, necessitating secure network access and data protection measures.
Retail & Hospitality
These sectors often manage distributed networks across multiple locations, requiring centralized management and secure access for point-of-sale systems and guest networks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco Borderless Networks Consumer Standard Package?
This is a subscription license for Cisco Borderless Networks software. It provides the necessary entitlements for specific Cisco network devices to operate with their standard features, ensuring compliance and functionality for your business network.
What kind of businesses use this license?
This license is suitable for SMB and mid-market companies that use Cisco networking hardware for their own operations. It is designed for IT managers or business owners who need licensed software for network management and security.
How is this license billed?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis, typically monthly or annually, providing predictable operational expenses.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.