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Cisco Licensing Services Partner

Simplify. Optimize. Maximize.

Navigating Cisco licensing doesn't have to be complex. As a certified Cisco partner with deep expertise in Cisco Smart Licensing, Enterprise Agreements, and license optimization, we help organizations understand, manage, and maximize their Cisco software investments. From initial license procurement to ongoing optimization and compliance management, we ensure you get the most value from every Cisco license dollar spent.

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Why Partner With Us for Cisco Licensing?

Cisco licensing has evolved significantly with Smart Licensing, subscription models, and Enterprise Agreements. Organizations need expert guidance to navigate licensing complexities, avoid compliance risks, and optimize costs. Our licensing expertise ensures you purchase the right licenses, deploy them efficiently, and maintain ongoing compliance while minimizing total cost of ownership.

We help you at every stage of the licensing lifecycle—from initial assessment and procurement through deployment, management, optimization, and renewal. Taking a consultative approach, we align licensing decisions with your technical architecture and business objectives to ensure you're never over-licensed or under-compliant.

Our Comprehensive Approach

From license assessment and procurement through Smart Account management, optimization, compliance, and renewal, we deliver end-to-end licensing services that maximize value and minimize risk.


Cisco Smart Licensing Expertise

Understanding Cisco Smart Licensing

Modern, flexible licensing for the cloud era. Cisco Smart Licensing replaces traditional PAKs with an account-based approach that provides visibility and simplifies activation.

  • Simplified license activation and deployment
  • Real-time visibility into license consumption
  • Flexible license pooling and sharing
  • Automatic license renewal every 30 days
  • Cloud-based or on-premises deployment options
  • Reduced administrative overhead and better compliance visibility
Smart Account Architecture

Organize and manage licenses efficiently. Smart Accounts provide a central repository for license visibility, access control, and account structure best practices.

  • Customer Smart Accounts, Partner Holding Accounts, and Virtual Accounts
  • Default Virtual Account creation and management
  • User roles and granular permissions
  • Smart Account setup, migration, and consolidation services
Smart Licensing Deployment Options

Flexible deployment models for different security and connectivity needs, including cloud, on-premises, policy-based, and SLR options for air-gapped environments.

  • Direct Cloud Access (CSSM) — real-time sync and simplest deployment
  • CSSM On-Premises — for disconnected or air-gapped networks
  • Policy-based licensing for modern IOS XE devices
  • Specific License Reservation (SLR) for fully disconnected systems

Cisco Licensing Models & Programs

Subscription Licensing

Predictable costs with flexible terms — monthly to multi-year subscriptions with tiers and co-terming options.

  • Monthly, 1, 3, 5, and 7-year terms
  • Essentials, Advantage, Premier tiers; user/device/capacity metrics
  • Subscription strategy, right-sizing, and renewal management
Perpetual Licensing

Traditional perpetual rights remain for select products; we help manage SWSS, upgrades, and migration planning.

  • Perpetual license inventory and SWSS renewal management
  • Perpetual to subscription migration planning
  • License transfer, rehosting, and EOL planning
Enterprise Agreement (EA)

Consolidate software and services under one agreement for predictable costs and simplified procurement.

  • EA evaluation, commitment sizing, and negotiation support
  • True-up planning, usage tracking, and renewal management
Cisco Plus (As-a-Service)

Consume Cisco technology as-a-service for predictable billing and lifecycle management.

  • Hybrid Cloud, Secure Connect, and Collaboration offerings
  • Pay-as-you-go or committed pricing with lifecycle management

Product-Specific Licensing Expertise

Networking Licensing

DNA, SD-WAN, wireless and traditional IOS licensing — right-tiering and automation benefits.

  • DNA Essentials/Advantage/Premier, SD-Access, term-based models
  • SD-WAN subscriptions, Edge compute and Viptela licensing
  • Wireless subscriptions and DNA Spaces services
Security Licensing

Licensing for firewalls, AMP, Umbrella, Secure Endpoint and more with subscription tiers and feature bundles.

  • Firepower Threat Defense, URL filtering, Talos subscriptions
  • Umbrella, SWG, DLP and cloud security licensing models
  • Endpoint licensing tiers and advanced capabilities
Collaboration & Contact Center

Webex, UWL, UCL and Contact Center licensing tailored for modern collaboration needs.

  • UWL, UCL, Webex packages, named vs concurrent licensing
  • Contact Center subscription models and digital channel licensing
Data Center & Compute

UCS, HyperFlex, Intersight licensing for management, automation and per-node models.

  • Intersight tiers, per-server subscriptions, UCS feature licensing
  • HyperFlex per-node models and data platform services

Licensing Services & Solutions

License Assessment & Discovery

Complete inventory, utilization analysis, and compliance gap identification to uncover optimization opportunities.

  • Complete license inventory and Smart Account analysis
  • Utilization and consumption reporting, shelfware discovery
  • Compliance gap identification and migration path analysis
License Procurement & Acquisition

Guidance through quoting, sizing, and Smart Account assignment to ensure optimal procurement.

  • Requirements gathering, sizing and quote validation
  • Pricing optimization, negotiation support, and Smart Account assignment
Smart Account Management

Ongoing administration to keep Smart Accounts organized and optimized with role and pool management.

  • User administration, virtual account creation, token generation
  • License pool management, device registration, audit & cleanup
License Compliance Management

Proactive monitoring, alerting, and audit support to maintain compliance and readiness.

  • Real-time compliance monitoring and alert management
  • Audit preparation, remediation, and true-up management

Migration, Renewal & Optimization

Migration Services

Seamless migrations from classic licensing to Smart Licensing and subscription models with planning and validation.

  • Classic to Smart migration, PAK inventory and token application
  • Perpetual to subscription migration planning and modeling
  • Cutover planning, validation and post-migration checks
Renewal Management

Proactive renewal planning and execution to avoid interruptions and optimize costs.

  • Renewal tracking, usage analysis and co-terming strategies
  • Negotiation support and post-renewal reconciliation
License Optimization & Cost Reduction

Identify shelfware, reallocate licenses, and optimize tiers to reduce spend while preserving capability.

  • Shelfware recovery, license harvesting, and right-tiering
  • Term optimization, pooling strategies and consolidation

Licensing Tools & Portals

Cisco Smart Software Manager (CSSM)

Central management for Smart Licensing — Smart Accounts, tokens, reporting and device lifecycle management.

License Central

Next-gen license management with unified views, search, reporting and integrations for large estates.

License Registration Portal (LRP) & CCW

Support for legacy license generation and order management best practices for correct Smart Account assignment.


Industry-Specific Licensing Solutions

Financial Services

Compliance-focused licensing for trading floors, data centers and branch networks.

Healthcare

HIPAA-aware licensing for telehealth, clinical and administrative systems.

Education

Budget-friendly licensing strategies, E-Rate compliance and campus-wide management.

Government

GSA and FedRAMP-aware licensing, SLR usage for classified networks.

Manufacturing

OT/IT convergence licensing and IoT device licensing strategies.

Service Providers

Multi-tenant licensing practices and customer provisioning at scale.


Training & Enablement

Licensing Training Programs

Role-based training for Smart Licensing, CSSM, License Central and procurement best practices.

  • Smart Licensing fundamentals and Smart Account administration
  • CSSM and License Central hands-on training
  • Procurement, optimization and audit readiness workshops
Documentation & Resources

Comprehensive guides, quick references and knowledge base to support ongoing licensing management.


Why Cisco Licensing Expertise Matters

Cisco licensing complexity can create cost, compliance and operational risks. Our focused licensing services reduce risk, optimize spend, and align licensing to your strategic roadmap.

Deep Licensing Expertise

Experienced team across portfolios and models.

Vendor-Neutral Advocacy

Recommendations that prioritize your outcomes.

Proven Methodologies

Structured assessment, optimization and management practices.

End-to-End Services

From assessment to ongoing management and renewals.

Tool Expertise

CSSM, License Central, CCW and portal knowledge.

Relationship Management

Strong vendor relationships for faster resolution.


Success Metrics

Proven Results
  • Average 20-25% licensing cost reduction through optimization
  • 500+ Smart Accounts managed for customers globally
  • 100% compliance rate for managed accounts
  • 95% renewal on-time rate preventing service interruptions

Ready to Optimize Your Cisco Licensing?

Stop overpaying for Cisco licenses. Ensure compliance. Simplify management. Whether you're struggling with Smart Account administration, preparing for an EA negotiation, or simply want to reduce licensing costs, we have the expertise to help you succeed.

Get Started Today
Connect with our Cisco licensing experts to discuss your licensing challenges and discover how we can help you:
  • Reduce licensing costs by 15-30% through optimization
  • Ensure ongoing license compliance and audit readiness
  • Simplify Smart Account and license management
  • Navigate Cisco licensing complexity with expert guidance
  • Optimize subscription tiers and term lengths
  • Manage renewals proactively and strategically
  • Migrate from classic to Smart Licensing seamlessly
  • Build internal licensing expertise through training

Contact us to schedule a complimentary Cisco licensing assessment and learn how our expertise can maximize the value of your Cisco investment.

With deep Cisco licensing expertise across all products, models, and programs, we're committed to helping organizations optimize their Cisco software investments. Our vendor-neutral approach, proven methodologies, and comprehensive services ensure you purchase the right licenses, maintain compliance, and minimize total cost of ownership.

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