Cisco ESC for M2M-GW Value Plus 1M Session Subscription
This Cisco Essential Software Configuration (ESC) subscription provides 1 million sessions of Value Plus licensing for your M2M-Gateway over a 3-year term, ensuring continuous operation and feature access for your business infrastructure.
- License Term: Active for 3 years, providing predictable budgeting and uninterrupted service.
- Session Capacity: Supports up to 1 million sessions, ideal for businesses with significant machine-to-machine communication needs.
- Value Plus Features: Unlocks advanced configuration and management capabilities for your M2M-Gateway.
- Compliance and Security: Helps maintain regulatory compliance and secure network operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Essential Software Configuration (ESC) subscription provides Value Plus licensing for your M2M-Gateway, enabling up to 1 million sessions over a 3-year active term. It is designed to ensure your machine-to-machine communication infrastructure remains compliant, secure, and fully operational with access to advanced features.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this subscription to manage and secure their critical M2M communication endpoints. It integrates directly with Cisco hardware, providing essential software capabilities that support the day-to-day operations of their business networks.
- Platform Licensing: Subscription-based access to Cisco's Essential Software Configuration.
- M2M-Gateway Focus: Tailored for managing machine-to-machine communication gateways.
- Capacity: Supports up to 1 million active sessions.
- Term: 3-year active subscription for sustained service.
- Value Plus Tier: Includes enhanced features and capabilities beyond basic licensing.
This Cisco ESC subscription is the right choice for businesses needing reliable, feature-rich management for their M2M communication infrastructure without the overhead of traditional licensing models.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced M2M Gateway Management
Enable teams to configure, monitor, and manage their M2M-Gateways with advanced Value Plus features. Streamline the deployment and maintenance of your machine-to-machine communication network for improved reliability.
Organizations with IoT deployments, Businesses managing remote device networks, Teams requiring secure device communication, Companies with distributed operational technology.
Ensure Software Compliance and Up-to-Date Features
Automate the process of maintaining up-to-date software licenses, preventing service interruptions and compliance issues. Provide IT professionals access to the latest features and security patches for their M2M-Gateway.
Businesses with strict operational uptime requirements, Companies operating in regulated environments, Organizations seeking to reduce manual license management, Teams focused on proactive IT maintenance.
Scale M2M Session Capacity
Streamline the scaling of your M2M communication infrastructure by securing capacity for up to 1 million sessions. Support business growth and increased device connectivity without immediate hardware upgrades.
Growing businesses with expanding IoT footprints, Manufacturers integrating smart factory solutions, Logistics companies deploying real-time tracking, Retailers implementing connected store technologies.
Key Features
Cisco Essential Software Configuration (ESC)
Provides essential software capabilities for managing Cisco network devices, ensuring proper configuration and operation.
M2M-Gateway Specific Licensing
Tailored software features and support designed for the unique demands of machine-to-machine communication gateways.
Value Plus Tier
Unlocks enhanced features, advanced management capabilities, and greater control over your M2M-Gateway environment.
1 Million Session Capacity
Supports a significant volume of machine-to-machine communications, allowing for scalability and growth.
3-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and ensures continuous access to software and support for an extended period, simplifying budget management.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments heavily rely on M2M communication for automation, monitoring, and control of machinery, making secure and reliable gateway management crucial for operational efficiency and uptime.
Transportation & Logistics
Real-time tracking of assets, fleet management, and supply chain visibility depend on robust M2M communication gateways to transmit data from vehicles and cargo.
Energy & Utilities
Smart grids, remote monitoring of infrastructure, and automated meter reading require secure and scalable M2M communication for efficient utility operations and regulatory compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Remote patient monitoring devices, medical equipment management, and lab automation rely on M2M gateways for secure data transmission and operational continuity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ESC?
Cisco Essential Software Configuration (ESC) is a platform software that provides essential configuration and management capabilities for Cisco devices. It helps ensure devices are properly set up, monitored, and maintained.
What does 'M2M-GW' refer to?
M2M-GW stands for Machine-to-Machine Gateway. This license is specifically designed for Cisco gateways that facilitate communication between machines or devices, often used in IoT and industrial automation scenarios.
What is the benefit of a 'Value Plus' license tier?
The Value Plus tier typically offers more advanced features, greater management capabilities, and potentially higher performance or capacity limits compared to basic or standard license tiers. It provides enhanced functionality for critical applications.
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.