Cisco Industrial IoT Software Subscription 5-Year
This 5-year Cisco Industrial IoT software subscription provides essential platform licensing for managing and securing your operational technology environments.
- Platform Licensing: Unlocks core software capabilities for Industrial IoT device management and security.
- 5-Year Term: Ensures continuous access to features and support for a defined operational period.
- Ratable Component: Provides a flexible subscription model for predictable budgeting.
- Industrial IoT Focus: Tailored for operational technology environments requiring specific security and management features.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco platform software license provides a 5-year subscription for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) deployments. It enables essential management and security functionalities required for operational technology environments, ensuring compliance and continuous operation.
Designed for businesses that utilize IT for their own operations, this subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals overseeing industrial networks. It integrates into existing infrastructure, offering a predictable cost model for critical IIoT software capabilities.
- Enables IIoT Management: Provides the software foundation for controlling and monitoring industrial devices.
- Enhances Security Posture: Supports security features critical for protecting operational technology from cyber threats.
- Ensures Compliance: Helps meet regulatory and industry-specific requirements for IIoT deployments.
- Predictable Subscription: Offers a ratable, 5-year billing model for easier financial planning.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees access to necessary software features and potential updates for the subscription term.
This Cisco subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing dedicated software for their industrial IoT initiatives.
What This Enables
Enable Industrial IoT Device Management
Enable teams to deploy and manage a diverse range of industrial devices within a unified platform. Streamline device onboarding, configuration, and monitoring to improve operational efficiency.
organizations with connected industrial equipment, businesses managing remote assets, teams requiring centralized device control, environments with diverse OT hardware
Enhance Operational Technology Security
Automate security policy enforcement across industrial endpoints to protect against cyber threats. Protect sensitive operational data and ensure the integrity of critical industrial processes.
companies with strict security mandates, businesses operating in regulated industries, environments with high-value operational assets, networks requiring continuous threat monitoring
Ensure Regulatory Compliance for IIoT
Support compliance with industry-specific regulations and standards governing Industrial IoT deployments. Maintain audit trails and reporting capabilities for regulatory adherence.
manufacturers with compliance requirements, businesses in critical infrastructure sectors, organizations subject to data privacy laws, companies needing auditable IIoT operations
Key Features
Industrial IoT Platform Licensing
Provides the foundational software access required to manage and secure industrial devices within your operational technology network.
5-Year Subscription Term
Guarantees access to software features and support for a predictable duration, aligning with long-term operational planning and budgeting.
Ratable Billing Model
Offers a consistent and predictable subscription cost, simplifying financial forecasting and management for essential IIoT software.
Focus on Operational Technology
Delivers capabilities specifically designed for the unique security and management needs of industrial environments, ensuring better integration and performance.
Compliance Support
Helps organizations meet regulatory requirements and industry standards related to the deployment and security of Industrial IoT devices.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
This license is critical for manufacturers seeking to implement smart factory initiatives, automate processes, and enhance supply chain visibility through connected industrial devices.
Energy & Utilities
Essential for managing and securing distributed energy assets, grid monitoring systems, and operational technology infrastructure in power generation and distribution.
Transportation & Logistics
Supports the tracking, management, and security of assets and operations within warehouses, fleet management, and supply chain logistics networks.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Enables the secure management of connected medical devices and operational systems within hospitals and laboratories, ensuring patient data integrity and operational uptime.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a ratable subscription?
A ratable subscription means the cost is spread evenly over the subscription term, allowing for predictable budgeting. This model ensures you have continuous access to the software's features and updates throughout the 5-year period.
What kind of devices does this license apply to?
This license is intended for Industrial IoT (IIoT) devices used in operational technology environments. This typically includes sensors, controllers, gateways, and other hardware involved in industrial processes and automation.
Does this license include hardware?
No, this is a software license and subscription. It provides the rights to use Cisco's IIoT platform software for the specified term. Hardware must be purchased separately.
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.