In today’s digital landscape, security is paramount. For many of our customers and partners operating in air-gapped or highly secure environments—from naval vessels and government agencies to remote manufacturing plants—managing software licenses has...
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License Management Notifications Are Now Managed and Distributed via Cisco License Central Existing preferences from Cisco Smart Software Manager were automatically transferred and can be updated anytime. New notification types, such as contracted su...
For organizations with strict security requirements or air-gapped environment needs, maintaining essential control and compliance is a top priority. To meet these demands, Cisco is building Cisco License On-Prem* a modernized evolution of the legacy ...
Save Time, Reduce Errors Cisco has streamlined the way customers manage “reporting policies”—the special rules devices need to report their usage correctly. Previously, obtaining or recovering these policies required using a separate Cisco tool, maki...
We know that when you invest in Cisco hardware, software, or SaaS, you want to put it to work immediately. This has been the focus of our journey to transform Smart Account management and we are excited to highlight several key enhancements made to C...
We reimagined the Cisco License Central Overview Page to give every user the power to arrange and view the data that matters most to them. The updated experience features a dynamic, widget-based interface, quick action tools, and robust customization...
Cisco License Central is now the home for all Smart Account notification email formats and preference settings. Users can manage alerts for access and subdomain requests through a new dedicated section using simple checkboxes. These improved emails w...
Cisco License Central Navigation Enhancements A new menu of links have been added to the Interactive Help Icon (the “?” dropdown) to provide quick access to resources like, Cisco Community and the Cisco Licensing Hub, a glossary of terms, an interac...
We are excited to announce that, as of October 2025, Cisco License Central (CLC) now offers enhanced email notifications, designed to help you better manage your Smart Accounts and licenses. Here’s what’s new and improved: Overview of the New Email N...
Ask Licensing provides instant answers, guidance, and support for licensing-related queries. Powered by AI and designed to make it as easy as possible for partners and customers to find the help they need, the platform is transforming how you interac...
Smart Account Admins and Users can now see which licenses are being overused at the Smart Account level. This new feature allows them to quickly identify insufficient licenses, export reports, and take proactive steps to maintain continuous and compl...
The Foundation (June 2025) The journey to bring Buying Program visibility into Cisco License Central began with the introduction of the Buying Programs (Beta) page under the Contracts & Subscriptions section. This milestone created the first unified ...
We just released two improvements to Smart and Virtual Accounts in Cisco License Central and we can't wait for you to see them. We built an Account Directory view of Smart and Virtual Accounts and made it possible to request Smart Account and Virtual...
We are transforming how you manage your Cisco software and licenses through Cisco License Central. Our intelligent, AI-powered platform is designed to simplify your experience by bringing all the asset management tools you use on software.cisco.com i...
The enhancements delivered in August and September by the Cisco Licensing Experience & Operations team will delight Cisco License Central users because they reimagine the foundational aspects of license management, paving the way for an impactful Oct...
