Cisco Enterprise Agreement 5 Year - True Forward 3 Year
This Cisco Enterprise Agreement provides 5 years of access to essential software features and support, ensuring your network infrastructure remains compliant and operational.
- Extended Coverage: Enjoy 5 years of entitlement to Cisco software features and updates, safeguarding your investment.
- Proactive Support: Benefit from 3 years of True Forward support, offering timely assistance for critical issues.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to regulatory standards and vendor requirements with official licensing.
- Feature Access: Unlock the full capabilities of your Cisco platform, enhancing performance and security.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Enterprise Agreement is a platform software license that grants your organization a 5-year term for specific Cisco software capabilities and entitlements. It includes 3 years of True Forward support, ensuring you have access to necessary updates, patches, and technical assistance to maintain optimal performance and security.
Designed for businesses that rely on Cisco infrastructure, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies. It integrates into your existing network environment, providing a clear path for software compliance and feature utilization without the complexity of managing individual licenses.
- Platform Licensing: Secure a 5-year entitlement for core Cisco software functionalities.
- True Forward Support: Receive 3 years of dedicated technical support and software updates.
- Compliance Management: Ensure your software usage aligns with Cisco's licensing policies.
- Feature Enablement: Access advanced features to optimize network performance and security.
- Predictable Costs: Manage your IT budget with a subscription-based licensing model.
This Cisco Enterprise Agreement offers a streamlined approach to software licensing, providing essential features and support for your business network.
What This Enables
Enable Continuous Access to Software Features
Enable teams to maintain access to the latest Cisco software features and functionalities throughout the 5-year agreement term. This ensures your network can adapt to evolving business needs and security landscapes.
organizations with ongoing Cisco hardware deployments, businesses requiring feature parity, teams managing network upgrades, companies focused on security posture
Streamline Software License Management
Streamline the process of managing software licenses by consolidating entitlements under a single enterprise agreement. This simplifies procurement, tracking, and compliance for your IT department.
businesses with multiple Cisco devices, IT departments seeking simplified vendor management, companies aiming for predictable IT spending, organizations with centralized IT control
Ensure Network Compliance and Security
Automate compliance with Cisco's licensing policies and ensure your network is protected by up-to-date software. This reduces the risk of audits and security breaches stemming from outdated or non-compliant software versions.
regulated industries requiring software validation, businesses prioritizing cybersecurity, companies with strict IT governance, organizations managing sensitive data
Key Features
5-Year Enterprise Agreement Term
Provides long-term access to Cisco software features and capabilities, ensuring your network infrastructure remains current and capable for an extended period.
3-Year True Forward Support
Offers dedicated technical assistance and software updates for three years, minimizing downtime and ensuring prompt resolution of any network issues.
Platform Software Licensing
Secures the necessary licenses for your Cisco platform, ensuring compliance and unlocking the full potential of your network investments.
Access to Software Updates and Patches
Keeps your Cisco software up-to-date with the latest security patches and feature enhancements, improving performance and reducing vulnerabilities.
Simplified License Management
Consolidates software entitlements under a single agreement, reducing administrative overhead and simplifying tracking and compliance efforts.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security, compliance with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, and high availability for their Cisco network infrastructure.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA and other data privacy regulations, necessitating secure and reliable network operations supported by compliant software licensing.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on stable and secure network operations for production lines and logistics, requiring consistent access to software features and support to prevent costly downtime.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle sensitive client data and require secure, compliant, and highly available network services 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 flexible and scalable way for businesses to acquire and manage Cisco software and services. It typically offers a longer-term commitment with predictable costs and access to a broad set of capabilities.
What does 'True Forward' support mean?
True Forward support, in the context of Cisco licensing, generally refers to a support model that ensures you have access to the latest software versions and technical assistance for the duration of the support term, often including rights to future features.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is designed for businesses, particularly SMB and mid-market companies, that utilize Cisco networking equipment and software. It is for organizations that need to ensure compliance, maintain access to features, and secure ongoing support for their IT infrastructure.
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.