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Embrace technology at the speed of your need

Enjoy continuous innovation, greater flexibility and a faster return on investment through software subscriptions.

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Imagine solutions where not even the sky's the limit

Keep pace with your network's expanding demands using simple software updates. Customise a solution that fits your needs with easy-to-manage software options.

Access to innovation

Frequent feature releases power your journey to an intelligent network.

Evergreen security

Subscriptions help protect your network from the latest, most sophisticated security threats.

Licensing made smart

Activate easily, unify licence management and make your licensing flexible.

Linear, predictable spending

Subscriptions are a welcome replacement for hard-to-predict cost fluctuations.

Build a network that works your way

Cisco Catalyst Center

Automate, secure and optimise your access networks through a single, streamlined dashboard.

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Cisco DNA Software for Wireless

Experience end-to-end visibility and guidance, plus personalised services through location-based analytics.

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Cisco DNA Software for Switching

Easily scale and segment your network for security, compliance and complex processes.

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Cisco Meraki Dashboard

Simply scale and secure your network with the Cisco Meraki cloud-first networking platform.

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Cisco Nexus Dashboard

Skillfully automate and operate your hybrid cloud network, using one centralised view.

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Cisco ACI

Automate anywhere and reduce downtime with our industry-leading software-defined networking solution.

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Cisco Data Center networking software subscriptions

Get a broad range of software subscription and licensing options for your data centre.

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Cisco IoT Field Network Director

Manage field area networks at scale for utilities use cases.

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Cisco Cyber Vision

Confidently secure your industrial control systems to help ensure production continuity.

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Network automation

Deliver services faster, operate more efficiently and enhance responsiveness.

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Network OS

Streamline your network with a modular OS that uses less memory and supports core or access devices.

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5G, cable and wireline subscriber management

Manage every stage of service and subscriptions.

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Telco Cloud

Confidently open new markets and grow revenue by building your services edge with a trusted technology partner.

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Cisco vManage

Control SD-WAN from the campus to the IoT edge to the cloud. 

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Cisco DNA Software for SD-WAN and Routing

Maintain state-of-the-art technology with software.

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Cisco Meraki SD-WAN

Deliver industry-leading network security from anywhere with Meraki's cloud-managed networking platform.

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Cisco Enterprise Agreement

Buy and manage software in one simple agreement

Experience world-class solutions with our enterprise software portfolio.

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Cisco Services

Drive results with an optimised network

Deploy faster, help enable NetOps excellence, and improve security and visibility.

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Hybrid Workplace

Hybrid Workplace Solutions

Create the network you imagined

Learn more about our industry-leading network management software options in access, WAN and data centre.

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