Cisco NCP-NCI PRO SW LIC & Production SW Support Per Core
This Cisco NCP-NCI PRO software license and production support subscription provides essential features and ongoing maintenance for your core network infrastructure.
- License Activation: Unlocks the PRO version of Cisco NCP-NCI software, granting access to advanced network control and intelligence capabilities.
- Production Support: Includes ongoing software support, ensuring timely issue resolution and access to software updates for uninterrupted operation.
- Per Core Billing: Subscription is priced per core, offering a scalable and predictable cost model for your specific deployment needs.
- Compliance and Stability: Maintains software currency and provides access to vendor support, crucial for regulatory adherence and operational stability.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a Cisco Network Control Platform Network Convergence Intelligence (NCP-NCI) Professional software license coupled with production software support. It provides the necessary entitlements to operate the PRO version of the software and ensures access to Cisco's technical support and software updates for the licensed cores.
This license is designed for businesses that utilize Cisco's NCP-NCI platform for their internal IT operations. It is suitable for IT Managers or IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who need to ensure their network control and intelligence software is licensed correctly, up-to-date, and supported by the vendor for maximum uptime and performance.
- Feature Unlock: Grants access to all PRO-level features within the Cisco NCP-NCI platform.
- Ongoing Support: Provides continuous access to Cisco's production software support for issue resolution.
- Software Updates: Entitles the user to receive critical software updates and patches.
- Licensing Compliance: Ensures adherence to Cisco's licensing terms for the NCP-NCI PRO software.
- Scalable Model: Priced per core, allowing for flexible scaling based on infrastructure needs.
This Cisco license and support package is ideal for businesses seeking to maximize their investment in network control and intelligence software with vendor-backed stability.
What This Enables
Access to Advanced Network Intelligence Features
Enable teams to utilize the full suite of PRO-level features within the Cisco NCP-NCI platform. This includes advanced analytics, traffic management, and security intelligence for your internal network.
on-premises data centers, private cloud environments, hybrid cloud deployments, network operations centers
Streamline Software Compliance and Licensing
Streamline the process of maintaining software license compliance for critical network control tools. This ensures your organization avoids potential penalties and audit issues related to software usage.
managed IT infrastructure, multi-site operations, virtualized server environments, business continuity planning
Automate Software Updates and Patching
Automate the deployment of essential software updates and security patches provided by Cisco. This proactive approach minimizes vulnerabilities and ensures the NCP-NCI platform operates with the latest enhancements.
production server environments, IT asset management, security operations, network performance monitoring
Key Features
Cisco NCP-NCI PRO Software License
Unlocks advanced network control and intelligence capabilities essential for optimizing internal IT operations.
Production Software Support
Provides access to vendor technical assistance and issue resolution for uninterrupted network operations.
Per Core Subscription Model
Offers a flexible and predictable cost structure that scales with your infrastructure needs.
Software Updates and Patches
Ensures your network control platform remains current with the latest features and security enhancements.
Vendor Compliance
Guarantees adherence to Cisco's licensing terms, mitigating audit risks and ensuring proper software usage.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network control and intelligence to ensure transaction integrity, meet stringent regulatory compliance, and maintain high availability for critical trading and customer service operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations depend on secure, reliable, and compliant network infrastructure to manage sensitive patient data (PHI) and ensure continuous operation of medical devices and systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on precise network control for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, demanding high uptime and performance to manage production lines and supply chain logistics.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies need secure, stable, and auditable IT systems to deliver public services, manage sensitive data, and comply with various security mandates and operational standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NCP-NCI PRO?
Cisco NCP-NCI PRO refers to the Professional version of Cisco's Network Control Platform Network Convergence Intelligence software. This version typically includes advanced features beyond the standard offering for enhanced network management and visibility.
What does 'Production SW Supp Per Core' mean?
This indicates that the subscription includes ongoing support from Cisco for the software in a production environment, billed on a per-core basis. This support typically covers technical assistance, bug fixes, and software updates.
Who is the intended user for this license?
This license is intended for businesses that use Cisco's NCP-NCI platform for their own IT operations. This includes IT departments in SMB and mid-market companies managing their internal networks, not for resellers or service providers.
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.