Cisco ELA 2 Cloud Add-On Subscription
This Cisco ELA 2 Cloud add-on subscription provides named user licensing for 3 years, ensuring your organization maintains access to critical software capabilities.
- Named User Access: Entitlement for specific users to access Cisco cloud software features.
- 3-Year Term: Predictable licensing and budgeting with a fixed three-year subscription period.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports a large user base, from 50,000 to nearly unlimited users, accommodating significant growth.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains adherence to Cisco licensing agreements, avoiding audit risks and penalties.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) add-on subscription provides named user licensing for Cisco cloud software. It is designed to grant specific users access to a defined set of Cisco cloud platform features and functionalities for a three-year term.
Ideal for mid-market to enterprise organizations with substantial user bases, this subscription ensures that your IT staff and end-users have the necessary software entitlements to operate efficiently and securely within your business environment.
- Named User Licensing: Assigns software access to individual users, optimizing license allocation.
- Cloud Platform Access: Unlocks specific features and capabilities within Cisco's cloud software ecosystem.
- Subscription Billing: Offers predictable operational expenses with a recurring subscription model.
- Extended Term: Provides three years of continuous access and support for critical software.
- Large-Scale Support: Caters to organizations with a significant number of users, ensuring broad coverage.
This Cisco ELA subscription is the right choice for mid-market and enterprise teams needing predictable access to essential cloud software features for a large user base.
What This Enables
Enable Named User Access to Cisco Cloud Features
Enable teams to securely access and utilize specific Cisco cloud platform functionalities based on individual user assignments. Streamline license management by tying entitlements directly to personnel.
cloud-based software deployment, large user base, subscription software model, IT managed services
Maintain Software Compliance at Scale
Automate compliance checks and avoid costly audits by ensuring all named users are properly licensed for Cisco cloud software. Protect your organization from potential penalties and legal issues related to licensing.
enterprise resource planning, regulatory compliance requirements, multi-site operations, IT governance
Predictable IT Budgeting for Software
Streamline IT budgeting with a fixed three-year subscription term for essential Cisco cloud software. Reduce unexpected costs associated with software audits or the need for emergency license purchases.
operational expense model, long-term IT strategy, financial planning, managed IT infrastructure
Key Features
Named User Licensing
Optimizes license allocation and reduces costs by assigning software access only to individuals who require it.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides budget predictability and ensures continuous access to critical software features for an extended period.
Large User Capacity (50,000+)
Accommodates significant organizational size and growth, ensuring all users have the necessary software entitlements.
Cisco Cloud Platform Access
Unlocks specific functionalities and capabilities within Cisco's cloud software ecosystem, enhancing productivity and operations.
Subscription Billing Model
Converts capital expenditure to operational expenditure, offering financial flexibility and predictable IT costs.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance features often found in Cisco's enterprise software, and large user bases necessitate efficient, scalable licensing.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, making compliant and auditable software licensing from vendors like Cisco essential for their operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often operate complex, distributed networks and require reliable access to collaboration and operational software to maintain production efficiency and uptime.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large numbers of students and staff, requiring scalable and cost-effective licensing solutions for collaboration and administrative software.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) add-on?
An ELA add-on is a subscription that extends or enhances an existing Cisco Enterprise License Agreement, providing specific software entitlements for a defined period and user scope.
What does 'Named User' licensing mean?
Named User licensing means that each software license is assigned to a specific individual within your organization. This ensures that only authorized users can access the software.
Why is a 3-year term important for this license?
A 3-year term offers predictable costs and ensures continuous access to essential Cisco cloud software features, avoiding potential disruptions and allowing for long-term IT planning.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Enterprise — PSA/SOW required
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.