Cisco Expressway Infrastructure License
The Cisco Expressway Infrastructure license provides a foundational platform for secure collaboration and communication services, enabling advanced features for your business network.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to core Expressway features.
- Billing Model: Annual subscription ensures continuous access and updates.
- Platform Applicability: Designed for Cisco's Expressway Series hardware.
- Key Value: Maintains compliance and unlocks essential collaboration capabilities.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This subscription license unlocks the core infrastructure capabilities of Cisco's Expressway platform. It provides the essential software foundation for enabling secure remote access, business-to-business video communication, and mobile collaboration features for your organization.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to integrate secure collaboration tools into their existing network infrastructure. It serves as the gateway for connecting users and partners securely, whether they are in the office, remote, or on mobile devices.
- Secure Remote Access: Enables employees to connect to internal resources and collaboration tools from outside the corporate network.
- Business-to-Business Collaboration: Facilitates secure video and content sharing with external partners and clients.
- Mobile Workforce Support: Extends collaboration capabilities to mobile devices, ensuring productivity anywhere.
- Unified Communications Integration: Connects with Cisco's Unified Communications suite for a cohesive communication experience.
- Scalable Infrastructure: Provides a flexible platform that can grow with your organization's collaboration needs.
This license is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to enhance secure collaboration and communication without the overhead of enterprise-grade solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Remote Workforce Access
Enable teams to securely access internal applications and collaboration tools from any location. Streamline the process of providing remote employees with the connectivity they need to remain productive.
remote work policies, distributed teams, BYOD environments, hybrid work models
Facilitate Secure Business-to-Business Video Calls
Streamline secure video conferencing and content sharing with external partners and clients. Automate the setup and management of B2B communication channels, ensuring professional interactions.
client meetings, partner collaborations, vendor discussions, external project teams
Support Mobile Collaboration Needs
Automate the extension of collaboration services to mobile devices, ensuring users can connect and communicate effectively on the go. Enable teams to maintain productivity regardless of their location or device.
mobile workforce, field service teams, sales representatives, on-the-go executives
Key Features
Secure traversal for collaboration services
Ensures that internal collaboration tools and data remain protected when accessed from outside the corporate network.
Business-to-business (B2B) communication
Allows for secure and high-quality video and content sharing with external organizations, fostering better partnerships.
Mobile client support
Extends collaboration capabilities to smartphones and tablets, supporting a flexible and mobile workforce.
Integration with Cisco Unified Communications Manager
Provides a unified and consistent communication experience by connecting with existing Cisco collaboration platforms.
Subscription licensing model
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and support, simplifying budget management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require secure communication channels for sensitive client data and regulatory compliance, making secure remote access and B2B collaboration essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need to protect patient privacy (HIPAA) and enable secure collaboration among medical staff and with external partners, often requiring robust remote access solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information and require secure methods for client meetings and remote access for their legal teams.
Manufacturing & Industrial
These organizations often have distributed workforces, including field technicians and remote engineers, who need secure access to internal systems and collaboration tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Expressway Infrastructure?
Cisco Expressway is a platform that provides secure remote access and business-to-business collaboration capabilities. The Infrastructure license is the foundational software entitlement for this platform.
What does a subscription license entail?
A subscription license provides access to the software for a defined term, typically including software updates, upgrades, and technical support. Billing is usually on an annual basis.
What kind of hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed for use with Cisco's Expressway Series hardware appliances or virtualized deployments.
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.