Cisco Crosswork Change Automation Play Group Subscription
Cisco Crosswork Change Automation Play Group Subscription provides automated network change management, enabling faster, more reliable updates for your IT infrastructure.
- Automated Change Execution: Streamline complex network updates and configuration changes.
- Reduced Human Error: Minimize risks associated with manual configuration and potential downtime.
- Enhanced Compliance: Ensure changes adhere to policy and regulatory requirements.
- Increased Operational Efficiency: Free up IT staff from repetitive tasks to focus on strategic initiatives.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This subscription provides access to Cisco Crosswork Change Automation, a platform designed to automate network configuration changes and ensure compliance. It enables organizations to manage network updates more efficiently and with greater accuracy.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market businesses utilize this platform to simplify the deployment of new services, apply security patches, and maintain network stability without the overhead of enterprise-level IT teams.
- Automated Workflows: Define and execute network changes through pre-built or custom playbooks.
- Policy Enforcement: Ensure all changes comply with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Visibility and Auditability: Maintain a clear record of all network changes for compliance and troubleshooting.
- Integration Capabilities: Connect with existing IT management tools for a unified operational view.
- Reduced Downtime Risk: Minimize service interruptions through controlled and validated change processes.
This subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to professionalize their network change management processes and reduce operational risks.
What This Enables
Automate Network Configuration Updates
Enable teams to deploy new configurations and updates across their network infrastructure with automated playbooks. Streamline the process of applying patches, security settings, and feature enhancements to network devices.
organizations with distributed network infrastructure, businesses managing multi-vendor network environments, teams requiring consistent configuration deployment
Ensure Network Policy Compliance
Automate the enforcement of network policies and regulatory requirements during change operations. Protect against configuration drift and maintain an auditable trail of all network modifications.
businesses operating in regulated industries, organizations with strict security mandates, teams needing to demonstrate compliance
Reduce Change-Related Downtime
Minimize the risk of service interruptions caused by human error during network changes. Automate validation steps and rollback procedures to ensure network stability.
companies with high availability requirements, businesses dependent on continuous network operations, IT departments seeking to improve service reliability
Key Features
Automated Playbook Execution
Execute complex network changes consistently and reliably through pre-defined or custom workflows.
Policy Compliance Engine
Ensure all network changes adhere to organizational standards and regulatory mandates, reducing compliance risks.
Change Validation and Audit
Verify successful change implementation and maintain a detailed audit log for troubleshooting and compliance.
Network Visibility
Gain a clear understanding of network configurations and change history across your infrastructure.
Integration with Cisco DNA Center
Enhance network automation capabilities by integrating with Cisco's broader network management platform.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent change control and auditability to meet regulatory compliance standards like SOX and PCI DSS, which this platform directly supports.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain high availability and data security, making automated and compliant network changes critical for HIPAA adherence and uninterrupted patient care.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable network operations for production lines; automated change management reduces the risk of downtime and ensures operational continuity.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses need reliable network performance for point-of-sale systems and customer-facing services; automation ensures these systems remain operational and secure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Crosswork Change Automation?
It is a software platform from Cisco that automates network configuration changes. This subscription provides access to its capabilities, allowing for more efficient and reliable network updates.
Who is this subscription intended for?
This subscription is designed for businesses, particularly SMB and mid-market companies, that use IT for their own operations and need to manage their network infrastructure efficiently.
How does this help with compliance?
The platform helps ensure that all network changes are executed according to predefined policies and regulatory requirements, providing an auditable record of all modifications.
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.