Cisco CNC ESS Advanced Upgrade Subscription
This Cisco CNC ESS Advanced Upgrade subscription provides essential access to enhanced features and ongoing support for your network management platform.
- Access to: Advanced features and functionalities for improved network visibility and control.
- Coverage for: Continued software updates and technical support from Cisco.
- Protection against: Outdated software and potential security vulnerabilities.
- Entitlement to: Latest platform enhancements and operational efficiencies.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco CNC ESS Advanced Upgrade subscription is a software license that unlocks enhanced capabilities and ensures continued operation of your Cisco network management platform. It provides access to advanced features, ongoing software updates, and essential technical support, crucial for maintaining a secure and efficient network environment.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations, this subscription integrates directly with your existing Cisco network infrastructure. It ensures your team has the tools and support needed to manage complex network environments without the overhead of enterprise-level resources.
- Enhanced Feature Access: Unlock advanced functionalities for deeper network insights and control.
- Continuous Updates: Receive regular software updates to stay current with the latest security patches and performance improvements.
- Sustained Support: Benefit from ongoing technical assistance from Cisco to resolve issues quickly.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements through up-to-date software.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure your network management platform remains operational and effective.
This Cisco subscription is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to maximize their network management capabilities and ensure ongoing operational stability.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Monitoring and Control
Enable teams to gain deeper insights into network performance and security with advanced monitoring tools. Streamline troubleshooting and proactively identify potential issues before they impact operations.
on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, distributed office networks, managed service environments
Ensure Software Compliance and Security Posture
Automate the process of staying compliant with software licensing requirements and security best practices. Protect against vulnerabilities by ensuring your network management platform is always up-to-date with the latest patches.
regulated industries, businesses with strict security policies, organizations with remote workforces, IT infrastructure supporting critical business functions
Maintain Operational Continuity and Performance
Streamline network operations by ensuring access to continuous software updates and reliable technical support. Minimize unplanned downtime and maintain optimal network performance for business-critical applications.
businesses with high availability requirements, organizations managing complex network topologies, IT departments focused on efficiency, companies with limited IT staffing
Key Features
Advanced Feature Set
Unlock enhanced network visibility, control, and management capabilities beyond the standard offering.
Subscription-Based Licensing
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to the latest software versions and features.
Third-Party Type B Integration Support
Ensures compatibility and ongoing support for critical third-party applications integrated with the Cisco CNC ESS platform.
Ongoing Software Updates
Keeps your network management system secure and performing optimally with regular patches and feature enhancements.
Term-Based Support
Guarantees access to technical assistance from Cisco for the duration of the subscription term.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network security and compliance, making advanced network management features and continuous updates essential for protecting sensitive data and meeting regulatory demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle critical patient data and require high network availability. This subscription ensures their network management systems are secure, compliant with HIPAA, and perform reliably.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable and secure networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence. This upgrade ensures their network management platform can handle complex industrial network needs and maintain uptime.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information and require secure, reliable IT operations. This subscription helps maintain network integrity and compliance with data privacy regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco CNC ESS?
Cisco Cloud Native Control (CNC) Essentials (ESS) is a platform for managing and controlling network services. This subscription provides an upgrade to advanced features and ongoing support for the platform.
What does 'Upgrade RTM for 3rd Party TypeB' mean?
This indicates the subscription is an upgrade that includes support for specific third-party integrations classified as 'Type B', ensuring they function correctly with your Cisco platform.
What is the billing model for this license?
This license is on a subscription billing model, meaning you pay periodically (e.g., annually) for the use of the software and its associated support and updates.
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.