Cisco BW UC-CONNECT FOR MICROSOFT
This Cisco platform software license subscription provides essential connectivity and collaboration features for Microsoft environments, ensuring your business operations run smoothly.
- Platform Access: Unlock advanced unified communications capabilities integrated with Microsoft applications.
- Subscription Term: Benefit from continuous access to features and updates through a recurring subscription model.
- Microsoft Integration: Enhance collaboration and communication workflows by connecting Cisco UC with Microsoft Teams and other services.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain licensing compliance and avoid service disruptions with up-to-date software entitlements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco BW UC-CONNECT FOR MICROSOFT is a platform software license delivered via subscription. It enables businesses to integrate Cisco's unified communications (UC) solutions with Microsoft's collaboration platforms, such as Microsoft Teams. This license ensures access to the necessary features for seamless communication and collaboration workflows.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who utilize Microsoft 365 for their daily operations. It fits into an existing IT infrastructure by enhancing the capabilities of current Cisco UC deployments and Microsoft services, providing a unified communication experience without requiring a complete overhaul.
- Unified Communications Integration: Connect Cisco's robust UC features with Microsoft's familiar collaboration tools.
- Enhanced Collaboration: Improve team productivity through seamless voice, video, and messaging experiences.
- Subscription Licensing: Gain predictable costs and continuous access to the latest software features and updates.
- Microsoft Teams Compatibility: Ensure smooth operation and integration with Microsoft Teams for calling and meetings.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamline communication management and reduce complexity for IT teams.
This Cisco subscription license is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to unify their communication and collaboration tools with Microsoft platforms.
What This Enables
Enable seamless voice and meeting integration
Enable teams to conduct voice calls and join meetings directly through integrated Cisco and Microsoft platforms. Streamline communication workflows by consolidating calling and meeting functionalities into a single, familiar interface.
organizations using Microsoft Teams, businesses with existing Cisco UC infrastructure, teams requiring unified communication tools, companies prioritizing collaboration efficiency
Streamline cross-platform communication management
Streamline the management of communication channels by unifying Cisco UC and Microsoft collaboration tools. Automate feature access and ensure consistent user experience across different communication modalities.
businesses managing hybrid IT environments, IT departments seeking simplified administration, companies with distributed workforces, organizations standardizing on Microsoft 365
Automate feature access for enhanced productivity
Automate access to advanced unified communications features that enhance user productivity and collaboration. Ensure all users have the necessary tools for effective communication, reducing reliance on separate applications.
companies focused on employee productivity, IT teams supporting remote workers, organizations deploying modern collaboration strategies, businesses seeking to maximize software investments
Key Features
Microsoft Teams Integration
Connect Cisco UC functionalities directly within the Microsoft Teams interface for a unified user experience.
Subscription-based licensing
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to the latest features and updates, ensuring your system remains current.
Unified Communications Capabilities
Enhances collaboration and communication efficiency by integrating voice, video, and messaging services.
Platform Software License
Unlocks specific software features and capabilities required for seamless integration and operation.
Compliance and Support
Ensures your organization remains compliant with licensing agreements and has access to necessary support for continued operation.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require secure, reliable, and compliant communication systems to handle sensitive client data and adhere to strict regulatory standards for data integrity and communication logging.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need robust and integrated communication tools to ensure patient care coordination, HIPAA compliance, and secure data exchange among medical staff and facilities.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies depend on secure, confidential, and efficient communication channels for client interactions and internal collaboration, often with strict data privacy requirements.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers require reliable communication for operational efficiency, supply chain coordination, and connecting dispersed teams or facilities, often integrating with existing enterprise systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco BW UC-CONNECT FOR MICROSOFT?
It is a platform software license subscription from Cisco that enables the integration of Cisco's unified communications (UC) solutions with Microsoft's collaboration platforms, such as Microsoft Teams. This license ensures you have the necessary entitlements to connect these systems.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is designed for businesses, particularly SMB and mid-market companies, that use both Cisco UC systems and Microsoft 365. It is managed by IT Managers or IT Professionals within these organizations.
What are the benefits of this integration?
The primary benefits include enhanced collaboration, streamlined communication workflows, improved user productivity, and simplified IT management by unifying different communication tools into a cohesive system.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.