Cisco KINETIC FOG CONNECTED MACHINES BUNDLE Platform Licensing
The Cisco KINETIC FOG CONNECTED MACHINES BUNDLE subscription provides essential platform licensing to enable advanced connectivity and data management for your operational technology.
- Subscription Term: Access to the latest software features and updates for the duration of your subscription.
- Feature Access: Unlocks advanced data collection, processing, and analytics capabilities for connected industrial assets.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your connected machine data handling meets evolving industry and regulatory requirements.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees continued access to critical software functionalities for uninterrupted business operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software subscription license for Cisco's Kinetic for Fog Connected Machines. It provides the necessary entitlements to deploy and manage software functionalities that enable data aggregation, processing, and analysis from industrial edge devices and machines.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for operational technology (OT) environments. It integrates with existing IT infrastructure to provide visibility and control over connected machinery, supporting data driven decision making and process optimization.
- Platform Licensing: Grants access to the core Cisco Kinetic for Fog software platform.
- Connected Machines Enablement: Facilitates the connection and management of industrial machines and edge devices.
- Data Aggregation & Processing: Supports the collection and initial processing of data at the edge.
- Subscription Model: Provides ongoing access to software updates, features, and support.
- Scalable Capacity: Designed to support a growing number of connected assets and data streams.
This Cisco Kinetic subscription is ideal for businesses seeking to modernize their industrial operations with intelligent data management without the overhead of traditional enterprise solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Edge Data Collection and Processing
Enable teams to connect and collect data from a diverse range of industrial machines and edge devices. Streamline the initial processing of this data at the edge to reduce latency and bandwidth requirements.
organizations with distributed industrial assets, businesses implementing IoT strategies, teams managing operational technology, companies seeking real-time data insights
Enhance Operational Visibility
Streamline the aggregation of machine data into a centralized platform for enhanced operational visibility. Automate the monitoring of machine performance and identify potential issues before they cause downtime.
manufacturers with complex production lines, logistics companies optimizing asset utilization, businesses requiring remote monitoring capabilities, teams focused on predictive maintenance
Ensure Data Compliance and Security
Automate compliance with data handling regulations by managing data collection and processing at the edge. Protect sensitive operational data through secure connectivity and access controls inherent in the platform.
companies in regulated industries, businesses with strict data governance policies, organizations deploying connected devices in the field, teams managing cybersecurity for OT
Key Features
Cisco Kinetic for Fog Software Platform
Provides the core software engine for connecting, managing, and analyzing data from industrial machines and edge devices.
Subscription-based Licensing
Ensures continuous access to the latest software features, updates, and support, promoting operational continuity and compliance.
Edge Data Processing Capabilities
Allows for initial data filtering, aggregation, and analysis at the source, reducing bandwidth needs and enabling faster local insights.
Connectivity Management
Facilitates secure and reliable connections to a wide array of industrial assets and sensors.
Scalable Architecture
Designed to grow with your business, supporting an increasing number of connected machines and data volumes.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Essential for connecting and analyzing data from production machinery, enabling process optimization, predictive maintenance, and quality control in factory environments.
Energy & Utilities
Supports the monitoring and management of distributed assets like turbines, pumps, and grid infrastructure, crucial for operational efficiency and remote oversight.
Transportation & Logistics
Enables tracking and data collection from fleet vehicles, warehouse equipment, and supply chain nodes to optimize operations and asset utilization.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Facilitates the secure connection and data management of medical devices and laboratory equipment, supporting operational efficiency and compliance in clinical settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Kinetic for Fog Connected Machines?
Cisco Kinetic for Fog Connected Machines is a software platform designed to connect, manage, and analyze data from industrial machines and edge devices. This bundle provides the necessary platform licensing for its use.
What does the subscription license enable?
The subscription license grants you access to the Cisco Kinetic for Fog software, including its features for data collection, edge processing, and connectivity management, for the duration of the subscription term. It also typically includes access to software updates and support.
Who is the target user for this product?
This product is intended for businesses, specifically IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies, who are responsible for managing operational technology (OT) and industrial IoT 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.