Cisco Unified Communications Microservices Infrastructure Subscription
This Cisco subscription provides essential microservices infrastructure for your Unified Communications platform, ensuring continuous operation and access to critical features for your business communications.
- Continuous Operation: Guarantees uninterrupted access to vital communication services.
- Feature Access: Unlocks necessary microservices for full platform functionality.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain adherence to software licensing and operational standards.
- Predictable Costs: Offers a subscription-based model for easier IT budget management.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Unified Communications subscription licenses the Microservices Infrastructure (SMI) per cluster, including Software Image Assurance (SIA). It provides the foundational software components and ongoing updates necessary for the core operation of your Cisco collaboration environment.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this licensing to ensure their Cisco Unified Communications platform remains compliant, fully functional, and up-to-date. It is essential for maintaining the reliability and feature set of their internal communication systems.
- Microservices Infrastructure: Licenses the core software components enabling UC services.
- Per Cluster Licensing: Provides entitlement based on your deployed cluster count.
- Software Image Assurance (SIA): Includes access to software updates and patches.
- Subscription Billing: Offers a predictable, recurring cost model for budgeting.
- Compliance and Support: Ensures your deployment meets Cisco's licensing requirements.
This Cisco subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing reliable, compliant access to their Unified Communications microservices infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Core UC Platform Functionality
Enable teams to deploy and operate essential Cisco Unified Communications services. Streamline the management of microservices required for voice, video, and messaging capabilities within the organization.
on-premises deployments, hybrid cloud environments, centralized IT infrastructure, distributed office networks
Maintain Software Compliance and Updates
Automate the process of staying current with Cisco's software releases and security patches for your UC platform. Protect against risks associated with using unsupported or outdated software versions.
regulated business operations, IT environments requiring regular patching, organizations prioritizing security posture, businesses with internal IT oversight
Support Scalable Communication Services
Support the ongoing operation of communication services across multiple clusters within your organization. Ensure capacity and feature availability as your business needs evolve.
growing mid-market companies, multi-site organizations, businesses with expanding user bases, companies standardizing on Cisco UC
Key Features
Microservices Infrastructure Licensing
Ensures you have the necessary software entitlements for the core components of your Cisco Unified Communications platform.
Per Cluster Entitlement
Provides licensing coverage based on the number of clusters deployed, aligning costs with your infrastructure footprint.
Software Image Assurance (SIA)
Grants access to software updates, patches, and new releases, keeping your system secure and functional.
Subscription Billing Model
Offers predictable, recurring costs for easier IT budget planning and management.
Cisco Support and Compliance
Helps maintain your deployment in compliance with Cisco's licensing policies and ensures access to necessary support resources.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure communication systems to meet stringent regulatory compliance and ensure uninterrupted client services.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers depend on reliable, secure, and compliant communication tools for patient care coordination and operational efficiency, often under strict data privacy regulations.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need secure, confidential, and always-on communication channels to manage client interactions and sensitive case information.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize robust communication platforms for internal coordination, supply chain management, and ensuring operational continuity across potentially complex facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Unified Communications Microservices Infrastructure (SMI)?
SMI refers to the foundational software components and services that enable Cisco's Unified Communications platform to function. This subscription licenses those essential microservices per cluster.
What does Software Image Assurance (SIA) include?
SIA provides entitlement to receive software updates, patches, and new versions released by Cisco for the licensed product. This ensures your system remains current and secure.
Is this license for on-premises or cloud deployments?
This specific license is typically for on-premises or private cloud deployments of Cisco Unified Communications where you manage the infrastructure. It covers the core microservices running within your managed clusters.
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.