Cisco Enterprise Agreement 8455-ENT, True Forward 2Y
This Cisco Enterprise Agreement provides a 5-year subscription for essential platform licensing, ensuring continuous access to critical software features and support for your business network.
- Extended Coverage: Secure 5 years of access to Cisco's enterprise-grade platform features and ongoing software updates.
- True Forward Assurance: Benefit from 2 years of True Forward, providing flexibility and cost predictability for your software needs.
- Operational Continuity: Maintain uninterrupted access to vital software functionalities, crucial for daily business operations.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensure your organization remains compliant with licensing requirements and software standards.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco 8455-ENT Enterprise Agreement is a platform software license subscription designed to provide businesses with extended access to Cisco's advanced networking and security capabilities over a 5-year term. This agreement includes a 2-year True Forward component, offering enhanced flexibility and predictable budgeting for essential software features and ongoing support.
This licensing solution is ideal for SMB, mid-market, and enterprise organizations that rely on Cisco infrastructure for their core operations. It fits within environments requiring robust network management, security, and performance, ensuring that IT teams have the necessary tools and entitlements to maintain and evolve their technology stack without unexpected costs or service interruptions.
- 5-Year Enterprise Agreement: Provides long-term access to Cisco software and services.
- 2-Year True Forward: Offers flexibility in software entitlement and capacity planning.
- Platform Licensing: Unlocks advanced features and capabilities for Cisco platforms.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable, recurring costs for easier financial management.
- Compliance and Support: Ensures licensing adherence and access to Cisco's technical assistance.
This Cisco Enterprise Agreement is the right choice for businesses seeking predictable costs and continuous access to essential Cisco platform capabilities.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Security Features
Enable teams to deploy and manage advanced security functionalities, protecting sensitive business data and network integrity. Streamline threat detection and response with integrated security protocols.
on-premises network infrastructure, multi-site deployments, regulated data environments, business continuity planning
Ensure Software Compliance and Audit Readiness
Automate the tracking of software entitlements and ensure adherence to Cisco licensing policies, preventing costly compliance gaps. Maintain audit readiness with clear documentation of software usage and coverage.
growing organizations, IT asset management, risk mitigation strategies, budget predictability
Maintain Operational Continuity and Performance
Guarantee uninterrupted access to essential platform features and ongoing software updates, crucial for maintaining high availability. Streamline IT operations by ensuring your network performs optimally with current software.
mission-critical operations, business process automation, IT service delivery, performance optimization
Key Features
5-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term access to essential Cisco software and features, ensuring stability and predictability for your IT investments.
2-Year True Forward
Offers flexibility to adjust software entitlements based on evolving business needs, optimizing resource utilization and cost.
Platform Licensing
Unlocks advanced capabilities and functionalities within your Cisco infrastructure, enhancing performance and security.
Subscription Billing
Enables predictable operational expenses, simplifying IT budget management and forecasting.
Access to Updates and Support
Ensures your systems remain current with the latest software releases and provides access to technical assistance for issue resolution.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance to protect sensitive data and meet regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and SOX, which Cisco's advanced platform features help address.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data privacy (HIPAA) and ensure high availability for critical patient care systems, making reliable and secure Cisco infrastructure essential.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on stable, high-performance networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, demanding consistent uptime and security provided by enterprise-grade Cisco solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client information, necessitating strong security measures and reliable network performance to maintain client trust and operational efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco Enterprise Agreement?
A Cisco Enterprise Agreement is a licensing program that provides a simplified and flexible way for organizations to acquire and manage Cisco software and services over a multi-year term.
What does 'True Forward' mean in this context?
True Forward provides flexibility in software entitlement. It allows you to adjust your software usage up or down within a defined period, typically ensuring you only pay for what you use beyond a baseline, offering cost predictability.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is intended for businesses that use Cisco technology for their own IT operations and require continuous access to software features and support. It is designed for SMB, mid-market, and enterprise clients.
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.