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Removing Inconsistency And Confusion

All Smart Software Licensed products upon configuration and activation with a single token will self-register, removing the need for going to a website and registering product after product with Product Activation Keys (PAKs). Instead of using PAKs or license files, Smart Software Licensing establishes a pool of software licenses or entitlements that can be used across the entire customer portfolio in a flexible and automated manner. Pooling is particularly helpful with Return Material Authorisations (RMA) because it eliminates the need to re-host licenses.

SMART Accounts allow you to manage licenses across multiple locations by creating virtual accounts which removes the common problem around utilisation and lets you know what is being used and where. SMART accounts allow you to take back ownership of licensing and remove the usage of multiple manual databases for Asset tracking.

Benefits of Cisco SMART Accounts

  • Solving Inconsistency

    • Simplifying the up to 19 step process
    • Removal of multiple stopping points

  • Eliminating Confusion

    • Adding a Central location for licensing safely stored and clearly visible
    • Reduction in tools needed

  • Increase Productivity

    • Simple to Activate
    • Simple to Manage
    • Simple Monitoring of licence usage
    • Upgrade across the portfolio
    • Set up and manage multiple locations using virtual accounts

  • Improved Utilisation

    SMART Accounts allow you to manage licences across multiple
    locations by creating virtual accounts, which removes the common problem around utilisation and lets you know what is being used and where. SMART accounts allow you to take back ownership of licencing and remove the usage of multiple manual databases for asset tracking.

Why CDW for SMART Accounts?

CDW recognises that all Cisco users will eventually need a Cisco SMART Account as more licences will mandate a SMART Accounts. CDW and Cisco realise that a proactive approach to SMART Accounts will lead to:

  • Better utilisation, rather than reacting to licenses you can’t access.
  • Easier management of your licences
  • Quicker realisation of benefits and potential new features
  • Proactive approach to software and licence management

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