Cisco NCP-NCI Ultimate Software License and Production Support
This Cisco NCP-NCI Ultimate software license and production support subscription provides essential features and ongoing operational assurance for your network infrastructure.
- License Entitlement: Access to the full suite of features and capabilities within the Cisco NCP-NCI platform.
- Production Support: Coverage for critical software issues, ensuring continuous operation and rapid issue resolution.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable, recurring costs for software access and support, aligning with operational budgets.
- Core-Based Licensing: Scalable licensing model that adjusts based on your specific core infrastructure needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco NCP-NCI Ultimate Software License and Production Support is a subscription-based offering that unlocks advanced features and provides essential technical support for Cisco's Network Control and Network Visibility solutions. This license ensures your organization has access to the latest software capabilities and is covered by Cisco's expert support for critical operational needs.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market businesses who manage their own network infrastructure. It integrates directly into your existing Cisco environment, providing a foundation for enhanced network control and visibility without the need for extensive capital expenditure on perpetual licenses.
- Full Feature Access: Unlocks all advanced functionalities of the Cisco NCP-NCI platform.
- 24/7 Production Support: Provides access to Cisco's technical assistance center for critical issue resolution.
- Software Updates & Upgrades: Ensures your software remains current with the latest patches and feature releases.
- Subscription Model: Offers predictable operational expenses and continuous access to licensed features.
- Per Core Licensing: A flexible model that scales with your compute resources.
This Cisco subscription provides essential software capabilities and support, empowering SMB and mid-market IT teams to maintain optimal network performance and security.
What This Enables
Access to Advanced Network Control Features
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated network segmentation and policy enforcement. Streamline the management of complex network access rules across diverse user groups and devices.
on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, multi-site branch offices, virtualized network infrastructure
Continuous Network Visibility and Monitoring
Streamline the process of monitoring network traffic patterns and identifying performance bottlenecks. Automate the detection of anomalous behavior and potential security threats in real-time.
enterprise resource planning systems, customer relationship management platforms, core business applications, critical infrastructure monitoring
Ensuring Software Compliance and Up-to-Date Features
Automate the process of staying current with the latest Cisco software releases and security patches. Enable teams to maintain compliance with internal IT policies and external regulatory requirements.
regulated industry operations, IT asset management, software lifecycle management, security posture management
Key Features
Cisco NCP-NCI Ultimate Software License
Unlocks the full suite of advanced network control and visibility features, enabling deeper insights and more granular management of your network.
Production Software Support
Provides access to Cisco's expert technical support for critical issues, ensuring rapid resolution and minimizing operational downtime.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses and continuous access to the latest software features and updates.
Per Core Licensing
Provides a flexible and scalable licensing model that aligns costs with your actual compute resource utilization.
Software Updates and Upgrades
Ensures your network control and visibility platform remains current with the latest security patches and feature enhancements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust network control and visibility to meet stringent regulatory compliance standards like PCI DSS and SOX, ensuring data security and operational integrity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and compliant network operations to protect sensitive patient data (PHI) under HIPAA, demanding advanced visibility and control solutions.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable and secure networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, necessitating precise control and real-time visibility to prevent disruptions.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage diverse user populations and devices, requiring scalable network control and visibility to ensure security, performance, and compliance with data privacy regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NCP-NCI?
Cisco NCP-NCI refers to Cisco's Network Control and Network Visibility solutions. These platforms provide tools for managing network policies, monitoring traffic, and ensuring the security and performance of your network infrastructure.
What does 'Ultimate' mean in this license?
The 'Ultimate' tier typically signifies the highest level of features and capabilities available within the Cisco NCP-NCI platform, offering the most comprehensive set of tools for network control and visibility.
What is covered by Production Software Support?
Production Software Support provides technical assistance for critical software issues that impact the operational stability of your network. This includes access to Cisco's support engineers for troubleshooting and resolution.
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.