Cisco VCS Advanced Networking License | Enterprise Software Assurance — L-VCS-DI

VCS Advanced Networking is packaged as a software license with annual-fee pricing, designed for organizations that want predictable access terms and clear entitlement control. The included 1 User CAL provides a defined access model, which is often the right fit when procurement teams need to map licensing directly to named users. The license and software assurance structure adds value for teams that care about continuity, supportability, and lifecycle planning. Rather than buying a one-time entitlement with limited flexibility, this model aligns with subscription-style budgeting and ongoing software coverage. The Microsoft Open Value Subscription program further supports standardized purchasing across enterprise environments. That matters when licensing must be tracked, renewed, and governed with the same discipline as the rest of the infrastructure stack. For buyers comparing options, the appeal is not broad feature claims. It is the combination of annual fee pricing, a single-user CAL, and software assurance under an enterprise licensing program. That combination makes the product easier to justify in environments where access control, compliance, and budget predictability all matter. Ideal For Assigning a single named user access entitlement in an enterprise environment Standardizing annual software procurement and renewal planning Maintaining software assurance coverage for licensed access Tracking user-based licensing under Microsoft Open Value Subscription Why This Product 1 Includes software assurance, not license-only entitlement 2 Uses annual-fee pricing for easier budget planning 3 Covers one user with a clear CAL model 4 Fits enterprise subscription procurement workflows