Cisco NCM ULT SW LIC FOR EDGE SITES & PROD SW SUPP SERVICE PER VM
This Cisco ultimate software license and support subscription provides essential protection and feature access for your edge site network devices, ensuring continuous operation and compliance.
- Coverage for: Uninterrupted access to critical network management software features and ongoing vendor support.
- Protection against: Licensing lapses and outdated software that could lead to security vulnerabilities or operational disruptions.
- Entitlement to: Latest software updates, patches, and technical assistance from Cisco for your edge site infrastructure.
- Value: Maintain network stability, enhance security posture, and ensure regulatory compliance with a predictable subscription.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides an ultimate software license and product support service for Cisco network management solutions specifically designed for edge sites. It ensures that your edge infrastructure is running the latest software versions with continuous access to vendor support, covering essential features and operational continuity.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to manage and maintain their distributed network edge. It fits within their existing Cisco network environment, providing a necessary layer of software functionality and support for critical edge operations.
- Software Licensing: Grants access to the ultimate tier of Cisco Network Control and Management software features.
- Product Support Service: Includes ongoing software support, updates, patches, and technical assistance from Cisco.
- Edge Site Focus: Tailored for network devices and operations at the network edge, supporting distributed locations.
- Subscription Billing: Operates on a recurring subscription model for predictable budgeting and continuous service.
- VM-Based Licensing: License is applied per virtual machine, offering flexibility in deployment.
This Cisco subscription is the ideal choice for businesses needing reliable network management and support at their edge locations without the overhead of enterprise-level management.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Management Features
Enable teams to unlock the full suite of Cisco's advanced network control and management capabilities for their edge sites. Streamline operations and gain deeper insights into network performance and security with the ultimate software tier.
distributed office locations, retail point-of-sale networks, remote branch offices, IoT device management
Ensure Continuous Software Operation
Streamline the process of maintaining up-to-date network management software by subscribing to continuous updates and patches. Automate the renewal process to prevent service interruptions and ensure ongoing compliance with vendor requirements.
businesses with critical uptime requirements, organizations managing remote infrastructure, networks requiring regular security updates
Maintain Regulatory Compliance
Automate adherence to software licensing requirements and vendor support mandates, crucial for industries with strict regulatory oversight. Enable teams to demonstrate compliance with up-to-date software versions and active support contracts.
financially regulated environments, healthcare data handling sites, government-contracted operations, businesses with audit requirements
Key Features
Ultimate Software License
Unlocks the full feature set of Cisco's network management platform for enhanced control and visibility at edge sites.
Product Software Support Service
Provides access to software updates, patches, and technical assistance, ensuring your systems remain secure and functional.
Per VM Licensing
Offers flexible and cost-effective licensing based on virtual machine deployment, aligning costs with actual usage.
Subscription Model
Ensures predictable operational expenses and continuous access to the latest software and support without large upfront investments.
Edge Site Optimization
Tailored for the unique demands of managing network infrastructure at distributed edge locations, improving reliability.
Industry Applications
Retail & Hospitality
Essential for managing distributed point-of-sale systems, inventory management networks, and guest Wi-Fi at numerous edge locations, ensuring operational continuity and customer experience.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Critical for supporting IoT devices, operational technology networks, and remote monitoring systems at factory floors and distributed industrial sites, maintaining production uptime.
Finance & Insurance
Needed to ensure secure and compliant network operations at branch offices and remote client-facing locations, supporting sensitive data handling and regulatory requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Vital for managing network connectivity and data access for medical devices and patient care systems at clinics and remote healthcare facilities, ensuring reliable service delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this license and support service?
This is a subscription-based service, with terms typically ranging from one to five years. The specific duration is confirmed at the time of purchase.
What specific Cisco products does this license apply to?
This license is generally for Cisco's Network Control and Management software solutions intended for edge site deployments. Specific product compatibility is detailed in the licensing documentation.
How is the support service delivered?
The product software support service is delivered directly by Cisco, providing access to their technical support teams, software updates, and patches as needed.
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.