Cisco NCI Ultimate Software License and L3 Production Support
Gain access to advanced Cisco network control features and essential L3 production support with the NCI Ultimate software license and service subscription.
- Software Access: Unlock the full suite of Cisco NCI Ultimate features for enhanced network visibility and control.
- L3 Production Support: Receive expert technical assistance for critical production issues, ensuring rapid resolution.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable, recurring costs for software licensing and ongoing support services.
- Per Core Licensing: Scalable licensing model based on the number of processor cores utilized by the platform.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides the Cisco Network Control and Intelligence (NCI) Ultimate software license, granting access to advanced network management and visibility capabilities. It is bundled with Level 3 production support services, ensuring that your critical network operations are backed by expert technical assistance for immediate issue resolution.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market businesses utilize this license and support to maintain optimal network performance, ensure compliance, and proactively address potential issues. It integrates with existing Cisco infrastructure, providing a centralized platform for managing complex network environments without the overhead of enterprise-scale solutions.
- Advanced Network Control: Enables sophisticated traffic management, policy enforcement, and security features.
- Enhanced Visibility: Provides deep insights into network traffic patterns, application performance, and user behavior.
- L3 Production Support: Direct access to Cisco's highest tier of technical support for urgent production incidents.
- Software Compliance: Ensures your organization is properly licensed for Cisco NCI Ultimate software.
- Predictable Costing: Subscription-based model offers clear budgeting for software and support.
This Cisco NCI Ultimate license and support package is ideal for businesses seeking enterprise-grade network control and reliable technical assistance without the associated enterprise costs.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Visibility and Control
Enable teams to gain deep insights into network traffic, application performance, and user behavior. Streamline policy enforcement and security management across the entire network infrastructure.
on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, distributed branch offices, virtualized network functions
Ensure Software Licensing Compliance
Automate the tracking and management of Cisco NCI Ultimate software licenses to prevent compliance gaps and potential audit risks. Maintain accurate records of software entitlements for all deployed cores.
growing IT environments, regulated industries, multi-site organizations, IT asset management
Maintain Critical Production Network Uptime
Access expert Level 3 production support for immediate resolution of critical network incidents. Protect against costly downtime with guaranteed response times for urgent issues.
business-critical operations, high-availability networks, IT operations centers, 24/7 service delivery
Key Features
Cisco NCI Ultimate Software License
Unlocks advanced features for network control, visibility, and security, enhancing overall network management.
Level 3 Production Support
Provides expert technical assistance for critical production issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring rapid resolution.
Subscription Billing Model
Offers predictable, recurring costs for software and support, simplifying budgeting and financial planning.
Per Core Licensing
Allows for scalable licensing based on actual core usage, ensuring cost-effectiveness as your infrastructure evolves.
Enhanced Network Visibility
Delivers deep insights into network traffic, application performance, and user behavior for better decision-making.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network security and compliance with strict regulatory standards like PCI DSS and SOX, which advanced network control and visibility features help address.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and must comply with HIPAA, necessitating secure, reliable, and highly visible network operations to protect data integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on real-time data and operational technology (OT) networks that require high availability and performance, making advanced network monitoring and control essential.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses depend on stable networks for point-of-sale systems, customer Wi-Fi, and inventory management, where network uptime and performance are critical for customer experience and operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NCI Ultimate?
Cisco NCI Ultimate is a software suite that provides advanced capabilities for network control, visibility, and intelligence. It helps organizations manage their network infrastructure more effectively and securely.
What does Level 3 Production Support cover?
Level 3 Production Support provides access to Cisco's highest tier of technical experts for resolving complex and critical issues impacting your production network. This ensures rapid troubleshooting and minimizes operational disruption.
How is this license billed?
This license is provided on a subscription basis, meaning you pay a recurring fee for the software and support services. This model offers predictable costs and ensures you always have access to the latest features and support.
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.