Cisco Unified Communications Microservices Infrastructure Subscription Plus
This Cisco subscription license provides essential infrastructure support for your Unified Communications microservices, ensuring continuous operation and access to critical features for your business.
- Platform Access: Entitlement to utilize the core microservices infrastructure for Cisco Unified Communications.
- Subscription Term: Ongoing access to software updates, patches, and essential support for the licensed term.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains licensing compliance for your UC microservices environment.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks necessary infrastructure capabilities for advanced communication features.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Unified Communications Microservices Infrastructure (SMI) Subscription Plus license is a platform software subscription that grants access to the underlying infrastructure required for running Cisco's advanced communication services. This subscription ensures that your organization has the necessary licensing and support to operate these critical microservices, covering essential infrastructure components per cluster.
This license is designed for businesses that utilize Cisco's Unified Communications solutions and require a stable, compliant, and feature-rich infrastructure. It is suitable for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who are responsible for managing and maintaining their organization's communication platforms, ensuring they remain operational and up-to-date.
- Infrastructure Access: Provides the foundational licensing for Cisco's UC microservices.
- Subscription Benefits: Includes access to software updates and ongoing support.
- Scalability Support: Designed to support cluster-based deployments.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your UC microservices remain functional and compliant.
- Feature Foundation: Enables the deployment of advanced communication functionalities.
This Cisco subscription license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing reliable UC infrastructure without the overhead of traditional perpetual licensing models.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced UC Microservices
Enable teams to deploy and manage sophisticated Cisco Unified Communications features by providing the necessary underlying microservices infrastructure license. This ensures that advanced communication capabilities are fully accessible and operational for internal and external business interactions.
cloud-integrated deployments, on-premises UC platforms, hybrid communication environments, distributed workforce enablement
Streamline UC Infrastructure Management
Streamline the management of your Cisco Unified Communications infrastructure by consolidating licensing for essential microservices under a single subscription. This simplifies tracking and compliance, reducing administrative overhead for IT teams.
centralized IT operations, multi-site business locations, managed communication services, technology refresh cycles
Automate Licensing Compliance
Automate licensing compliance for your Cisco Unified Communications microservices infrastructure, preventing potential audits and service interruptions. This subscription ensures you are always licensed correctly for the infrastructure components you are utilizing.
regulated business environments, IT governance frameworks, risk-averse IT strategies, proactive license management
Key Features
Per Cluster Licensing
Provides clear and manageable licensing for your Cisco Unified Communications microservices infrastructure based on deployment clusters.
Subscription Model
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and support, ensuring your UC platform remains current and functional.
Microservices Infrastructure
Unlocks the core capabilities required for advanced Cisco Unified Communications features, enabling sophisticated communication workflows.
Plus Tier Features
Access to enhanced infrastructure capabilities and support included in the 'Plus' tier of the subscription.
Cisco Support Entitlement
Ensures you have access to Cisco's technical support for the licensed microservices infrastructure, aiding in issue resolution.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure communication systems to manage client interactions and trading operations, making robust UC infrastructure essential for compliance and service delivery.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers rely on secure, compliant, and always-available communication for patient care coordination, telehealth, and administrative functions, where UC infrastructure is critical.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations depend on confidential and efficient communication for client consultations, case management, and collaboration, necessitating a stable UC platform.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers need reliable communication for coordinating production, supply chains, and remote support, where UC infrastructure ensures operational efficiency and uptime.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Unified Communications Microservices Infrastructure (SMI) Plus?
Cisco SMI Plus is a subscription license that provides the necessary infrastructure licensing for running Cisco's advanced Unified Communications microservices. It is licensed per cluster and ensures compliance and access to features.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is for businesses, specifically IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, that use Cisco Unified Communications and need to license the underlying microservices infrastructure.
What is the benefit of a subscription model for this license?
The subscription model provides predictable costs, continuous access to software updates and patches, and ongoing support, ensuring your UC infrastructure remains up-to-date and compliant without large upfront perpetual license fees.
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.