Cisco NCI-C STR SWLIC & MISSIONCRITICAL SWSUPSER
This Cisco NCI-C software license and mission-critical subscription provides essential support and feature access for one CPU core, ensuring your platform operates reliably.
- Continuous Operation: Guarantees uninterrupted access to critical platform functionalities and software updates.
- Feature Entitlement: Unlocks advanced features and capabilities designed to enhance network performance and management.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain regulatory compliance by ensuring your software is up-to-date and supported.
- Proactive Support: Provides access to Cisco's mission-critical support for rapid issue resolution and minimized downtime.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a Cisco NCI-C platform software license and mission-critical subscription for a single CPU core. It provides the necessary entitlements for software operation, ongoing updates, and critical support services, ensuring your Cisco infrastructure remains functional and secure.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to maintain compliance, access the latest software features, and secure essential support for their Cisco NCI-C deployments. It integrates directly into their existing network infrastructure, supporting core business operations.
- Platform Software License: Grants the right to use the Cisco NCI-C platform software.
- Mission Critical Support: Includes 24x7x4 hour hardware and software support for critical issues.
- Software Subscription: Provides access to software updates, patches, and new feature releases.
- CPU Core Licensing: Specific licensing model tied to the processing capacity of your hardware.
- Compliance and Stability: Ensures your environment meets vendor support requirements and maintains operational stability.
This Cisco NCI-C license and subscription is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market businesses needing reliable platform operation and essential support.
What This Enables
Enable Continuous Platform Operation
Enable teams to maintain uninterrupted access to critical Cisco NCI-C platform functionalities. Ensure business continuity by having access to the latest software updates and patches.
On-premises data centers, core network infrastructure, business-critical applications, IT operations management
Access Latest Software Features
Streamline operations by unlocking advanced features and performance enhancements available through Cisco's software updates. Improve IT efficiency and capabilities with current software entitlements.
Network modernization projects, performance optimization initiatives, IT resource management, technology refresh cycles
Maintain Software Compliance
Automate compliance with Cisco's licensing requirements and support policies. Avoid risks associated with using unsupported software versions or configurations.
IT asset management, regulatory adherence, risk mitigation strategies, vendor relationship management
Key Features
Cisco NCI-C Platform Software License
Grants the legal right to operate the Cisco NCI-C platform software on your designated hardware.
Mission Critical Software Subscription
Provides access to software updates, patches, and critical support services for continuous operation.
1 CPU Core Coverage
Specific licensing metric ensuring you are compliant for the processing power utilized by your NCI-C deployment.
Access to Software Updates
Ensures your platform benefits from the latest security patches, bug fixes, and feature enhancements.
Vendor Support Entitlement
Guarantees access to Cisco's technical assistance for critical issues, reducing resolution time.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and ensure continuous trading operations, making vendor-supported platforms essential for compliance and uptime.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers depend on uninterrupted network connectivity for patient care systems and data management, necessitating robust support and up-to-date software to meet strict regulatory and operational demands.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations rely on stable network platforms for automation, control systems, and supply chain management, where downtime can lead to significant production losses and safety risks.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often have stringent compliance requirements and need secure, reliable IT infrastructure to deliver essential public services, making vendor-supported solutions critical for operational integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NCI-C?
Cisco NCI-C refers to Cisco's Network Convergence and Integration Center, a platform often used for network management and integration services. This license and subscription pertains to the software running on that platform.
What does 'Mission Critical' support entail?
Mission Critical support typically signifies a high level of service, often including 24x7 availability and rapid response times for critical issues, ensuring minimal disruption to your operations.
How is this license billed?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis, typically annually or multi-annually, providing continuous access and support.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.