Cisco WAE Premium SDN Bundle, 1-Year Term
The Cisco WAE Premium SDN Bundle provides advanced software capabilities for network management and optimization, licensed for up to 499 devices over a 1-year term.
- License Term: Annual subscription for continuous access to premium features.
- Device Coverage: Supports networks with 1 to 499 devices.
- Feature Access: Unlocks advanced Software-Defined Networking capabilities.
- Compliance: Ensures adherence to software licensing requirements and vendor standards.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco WAE Premium SDN Bundle is a 1-year subscription license that unlocks advanced features for Software-Defined Networking (SDN) management and optimization. It provides essential capabilities for businesses needing to enhance their network agility and performance.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates into existing network infrastructures, supporting businesses that rely on their IT systems for daily operations, data management, and service delivery.
- Advanced SDN Features: Access to premium functionalities for network programmability and automation.
- Performance Optimization: Tools to enhance network efficiency and user experience.
- Centralized Management: Simplified control and visibility over network resources.
- Scalable Licensing: Supports environments ranging from 1 to 499 devices.
- Subscription Model: Predictable annual billing for ongoing access and updates.
This Cisco bundle is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to modernize their network with advanced SDN capabilities without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate complex network configurations and policy deployments across their infrastructure. Streamline operations and reduce manual intervention for faster service delivery.
Organizations with growing network complexity, Businesses managing distributed IT environments, Teams requiring faster deployment cycles
Enhance Network Performance and Agility
Streamline network traffic management and optimize application performance for end-users. Automate resource allocation to ensure critical business applications receive necessary bandwidth.
Businesses reliant on real-time data, Companies experiencing fluctuating network demands, Organizations seeking to improve user experience
Ensure Licensing Compliance and Access
Automate the tracking and management of software licenses to maintain compliance with vendor agreements. Ensure continuous access to premium features and support without interruption.
Organizations undergoing IT audits, Businesses with strict regulatory requirements, Teams managing multiple software assets
Key Features
Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Capabilities
Gain granular control over network behavior and automate provisioning, leading to increased agility and reduced operational overhead.
Premium Feature Set
Unlock advanced functionalities for traffic engineering, policy enforcement, and network analytics, enabling better performance and security.
1-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable budgeting and ensures continuous access to the latest software updates and features for the duration of the term.
Support for 1-499 Devices
Scalable licensing that fits the needs of small to mid-sized businesses, allowing for growth without immediate license upgrades.
Cisco Vendor Support
Access to Cisco's expertise and resources for technical assistance, ensuring reliable operation and timely issue resolution.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure networks to handle sensitive data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making advanced network optimization critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must ensure continuous network uptime and data privacy to meet HIPAA compliance and deliver critical patient care services, necessitating robust network management.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations rely on predictable network performance for automation and real-time data processing, where network latency or downtime can halt production.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups need efficient networks to manage point-of-sale systems, inventory, and customer-facing services, especially during peak seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco WAE?
Cisco WAE, or Wide Area Application Engine, is a platform designed to optimize application performance and data transfer across wide area networks. The SDN bundle enhances its capabilities with Software-Defined Networking features.
What does 'Premium' mean in this bundle?
The 'Premium' designation indicates that this license unlocks the full suite of advanced features and capabilities offered by the Cisco WAE platform for SDN environments, beyond basic functionality.
Can this license be renewed?
Yes, this is a 1-year term license. Renewal options are typically available at the end of the term to continue access to the software and its features.
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.