Cisco Crosswork Network Controller Lite License with Support
Cisco Crosswork Network Controller Lite licenses provide essential network automation and visibility capabilities, including a full year of essential support for your business network.
- Access to: Core network automation and visibility features to streamline operations and reduce manual tasks.
- Coverage for: Software updates and technical assistance, ensuring your network management tools remain current and functional.
- Protection against: Operational inefficiencies and potential downtime caused by outdated or unsupported network management software.
- Entitlement to: Continued access to Cisco's support resources for troubleshooting and guidance on utilizing the controller's features.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides Cisco Crosswork Network Controller Lite licenses, which are subscription-based and include essential support. The Lite version unlocks foundational capabilities for network automation, visibility, and management, designed to simplify complex network operations for businesses.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this platform to gain better control over their network infrastructure. It integrates with existing Cisco environments, providing a centralized point for monitoring and managing network devices and services.
- Network Automation: Automate routine network tasks to improve efficiency and reduce human error.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain a clearer understanding of network performance and health through centralized dashboards.
- Simplified Management: Consolidate network management functions into a single, intuitive platform.
- Subscription Licensing: Flexible subscription model ensures access to the latest features and ongoing support.
- Included Support: Benefit from Cisco's technical assistance and software updates for continuous operation.
This Cisco Crosswork Network Controller Lite license with support is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to enhance their network operations without the overhead of enterprise-grade solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Efficiency
Enable teams to automate routine network configuration and management tasks, reducing manual effort and the risk of human error. Streamline the deployment and modification of network services across your infrastructure.
organizations with growing network complexity, businesses seeking to reduce operational overhead, teams managing Cisco-enabled networks, companies prioritizing IT efficiency
Enhance Network Visibility and Monitoring
Streamline network monitoring by providing a centralized view of network health and performance across diverse devices. Automate the collection and analysis of network telemetry data to proactively identify and resolve issues.
businesses with distributed network infrastructure, organizations requiring real-time network insights, teams managing multi-vendor Cisco environments, companies focused on uptime
Simplify Network Service Management
Enable IT professionals to simplify the provisioning and management of network services, ensuring consistent policy application. Automate compliance checks and reporting to meet internal and external regulatory requirements.
companies with evolving service demands, organizations needing to enforce network policies, businesses managing multiple network segments, teams focused on compliance
Key Features
Subscription Licensing
Provides access to the latest software features and ongoing support through a flexible, predictable billing model.
Core Automation Capabilities
Automates routine network tasks, reducing manual effort and minimizing the risk of configuration errors.
Centralized Network Visibility
Offers a unified view of network health and performance, enabling proactive issue detection and faster resolution.
Included Technical Support
Ensures access to Cisco's expert assistance for troubleshooting and guidance, maintaining operational continuity.
Lite Feature Set
Delivers essential network management functionalities tailored for SMB and mid-market needs without unnecessary complexity.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure networks with strict compliance mandates, benefiting from the automation and visibility provided by Crosswork to ensure uptime and adherence to regulations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations depend on continuous network availability for critical patient care systems and must comply with HIPAA, making network automation and visibility essential for operational integrity and data security.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often have complex, distributed networks supporting operational technology (OT) and IT, where network automation and visibility are crucial for maintaining production uptime and operational efficiency.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle sensitive client data and require robust, secure, and consistently available network services to support their operations and client interactions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Crosswork Network Controller Lite?
Cisco Crosswork Network Controller Lite is a software platform designed to provide essential network automation and visibility for Cisco networks. The Lite version offers core functionalities suitable for smaller to mid-sized IT environments.
What does 'Support Included' mean for this license?
It means that the subscription includes access to Cisco's technical support resources and software updates for the duration of the license term. This ensures you can get help when needed and keep your software current.
Who is the target audience for this license?
This license is intended for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies that use Cisco networking equipment and need to improve their network management efficiency and visibility.
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.