Cisco Cloud Connect Service Package - Medium VNF
The Cisco Cloud Connect Service Package provides essential network connectivity and management capabilities for medium-sized virtual network functions, ensuring reliable performance for your business operations.
- License Term: Subscription-based access for 3 years, ensuring continuous service.
- Capacity: Supports medium virtual network functions with 51-1000 MBPS bandwidth.
- Preference Tier: Includes preferred service levels for enhanced support and access.
- Vendor: Provided by Cisco, a leader in networking solutions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Cloud Connect Service Package is a platform licensing subscription designed for medium virtual network functions (VNFs). It provides a 3-year entitlement to preferred service levels, supporting bandwidth from 51 to 1000 MBPS. This license enables critical network services and ensures compliance with vendor support requirements.
Business owners and IT managers in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this subscription to manage and enhance their network infrastructure. It integrates with existing Cisco platforms, offering a predictable cost model for essential network services and ongoing operational support.
- Subscription Licensing: Provides access to Cisco's cloud connectivity services on a recurring basis.
- Medium VNF Support: Tailored for virtual network functions requiring 51-1000 MBPS throughput.
- 3-Year Term: Locks in service and support for a defined period, simplifying budgeting.
- Preferred Service: Entitles users to enhanced support and priority access.
- Cisco Ecosystem: Integrates with Cisco's broader networking and security portfolio.
This Cisco subscription is ideal for businesses needing reliable, managed network services without the overhead of enterprise-grade hardware procurement.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Cloud Connectivity
Enable teams to establish and maintain secure, high-performance connections to cloud services and remote sites. Streamline network management for distributed workforces and cloud-based applications.
businesses with cloud-hosted applications, organizations with remote employees, companies utilizing SaaS platforms, distributed office networks
Optimize Network Performance
Streamline network traffic flow and optimize bandwidth utilization for critical business applications. Automate performance monitoring to identify and resolve bottlenecks proactively.
companies with performance-sensitive workloads, businesses requiring consistent application access, organizations managing fluctuating network demands
Maintain Licensing Compliance
Automate the tracking and renewal of essential network software licenses, preventing service interruptions and compliance gaps. Ensure all network components are properly licensed and supported by the vendor.
businesses with audited IT environments, organizations prioritizing vendor support, companies managing complex software portfolios
Key Features
Subscription-based licensing
Provides predictable operational expenses and continuous access to Cisco's cloud connectivity services.
Medium VNF support (51-1000 MBPS)
Ensures adequate bandwidth and performance for essential virtual network functions in mid-sized deployments.
3-year service term
Offers long-term planning certainty and locks in service levels for an extended period.
Preferred service tier
Grants access to enhanced support and priority handling for critical network issues.
Cisco platform integration
Seamlessly fits into existing Cisco network environments, simplifying deployment and management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network connectivity to manage sensitive data and ensure continuous trading operations, making robust VNF support critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers depend on secure and consistent network access for patient data management and telehealth services, necessitating dependable VNF performance and vendor support.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses use VNFs for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer Wi-Fi, requiring stable connectivity to maintain operations and customer experience.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize VNFs for operational technology (OT) networks, supply chain management, and IoT applications, where consistent and secure network performance is vital for production efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Virtual Network Function (VNF)?
A Virtual Network Function (VNF) is an implementation of network functions that traditionally run on dedicated hardware, such as routers or firewalls, but are instead implemented in software and run on standard IT infrastructure. This package is designed for VNFs of medium size, supporting specific bandwidth ranges.
What does 'Preferred' service mean in this package?
The 'Preferred' service tier typically indicates a higher level of support compared to standard offerings. This can include faster response times, priority access to technical assistance, and potentially extended support hours, ensuring your critical network functions receive timely attention.
Is this a hardware or software license?
This is a platform software license or subscription. It grants you the right to use Cisco's cloud connectivity services and associated software features for your virtual network functions over a specified term, rather than providing physical hardware.
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.