Cisco Collaboration Flex Plan v. 3.0 Webex Calling Dedicated Instance - License - 1 License

Experience enterprise-grade collaboration with Cisco Collaboration Flex Plan v. 3.0 and Webex Calling's Dedicated Instance. This license delivers a dedicated Webex Calling environment designed for educational institutions seeking robust, scalable, and secure communication across campus. Leveraging Cisco’s trusted enterprise architecture, the Academic pricing under Cisco Enterprise Agreement (EA) makes it easier for schools and universities to deploy, manage, and scale calling services while maintaining control over policy, security, and compliance. With a single license included, you can assign and manage access for faculty, staff, and administration, ensuring reliable call quality, streamlined administration, and seamless integration with existing Cisco devices and Webex apps.

• Dedicated Webex Calling Instance for campus-grade performance: This license provides a distinct, isolated Webex Calling environment—offering predictable call quality, enhanced security, and dedicated resources to support high-volume campus communications without sharing infrastructure with other tenants.
• Part of Cisco Collaboration Flex Plan v3.0: The license sits within the Flex Plan family, designed for flexible procurement, scalable capacity, and simplified management. It supports organizations that need a modular, future-ready approach to collaboration, with the ability to expand features and capacity as your campus grows.
• Academic pricing through Cisco Enterprise Agreement (EA): The Academic pricing tier provides cost-efficient access to Cisco collaboration tools for educational institutions, helping optimize the total cost of ownership while delivering enterprise-grade capabilities to students, educators, and administrators.
• License for 1 seat with comprehensive Webex Calling capabilities: This is a per-seat license that enables a dedicated Webex Calling instance for a single license allocation, suitable for departments, small campuses, or pilot deployments that can be expanded as needed within the EA framework.
• Security, compliance, and integration built in: Webex Calling on a dedicated instance integrates with Cisco security and policy controls, supports standard compliance requirements for academic environments, and works alongside existing Cisco devices and Webex apps to ensure a unified communications experience across the institution.

Technical Details of Cisco Collaboration Flex Plan v. 3.0 Webex Calling Dedicated Instance - License - 1 License

• Product scope: Cisco Collaboration Flex Plan v3.0 with Webex Calling Dedicated Instance license, 1 License included.
• License type: Academic price tier under Cisco Enterprise Agreement (EA) for educational institutions.
• Platform: Webex Calling embedded within a Dedicated Instance, designed for isolated performance and governance.
• Licensing model: Per-seat, 1 license; suitable for deployment to a defined user group or department within the campus.
• Intended use: Enterprise communications for academic environments, including voice calls, meetings, and collaboration workflows integrated with Webex ecosystem.

how to install Cisco Collaboration Flex Plan v. 3.0 Webex Calling Dedicated Instance

Activation and deployment of the Dedicated Instance license are handled through your Cisco Enterprise Agreement administration channels. Follow these general steps to enable and configure Webex Calling on a dedicated instance:

Step 1: Verify eligibility and license assignment. Confirm that the Academic EA license for the Cisco Collaboration Flex Plan v3.0 Webex Calling Dedicated Instance is active in your Cisco EA portal and that the 1-license allocation is tied to your institution’s account.

Step 2: Provision the Dedicated Instance. Access the Cisco Collaboration or Webex admin portal provided under your EA to provision a new Webex Calling Dedicated Instance. This stage establishes the isolated environment and assigns administrative controls for the instance.

Step 3: Assign the license to users or groups. Within the admin console, allocate the 1 license to the intended users or departmental groups. Configure user profiles, directory synchronization, and access permissions to ensure seamless sign-in and policy enforcement.

Step 4: Configure calling and collaboration services. Set up core Webex Calling features such as call routing rules, PSTN breakout options, voicemail, call queues, and emergency services. Integrate with existing Cisco VoIP endpoints, desk phones, and Webex apps used by faculty and students.

Step 5: Enforce security, compliance, and governance. Apply security policies, access controls, data retention rules, and monitoring settings to align with campus requirements. Enable logging, auditing, and compliance features as needed for academic operations.

Step 6: Test and optimize. Run end-to-end tests for call setup, voicemail, conferencing, and inter-campus connectivity. Monitor performance metrics and adjust capacity or routing configurations to maintain optimal quality across campus locations.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the Cisco Collaboration Flex Plan v3.0 Webex Calling Dedicated Instance?

  The Flex Plan v3.0 combines Cisco collaboration capabilities with a dedicated Webex Calling environment, offering a scalable, academic-focused licensing model that ensures isolated performance and governance for campus communications.

• How many licenses are included with this product?

  The listing specifies 1 License included, intended for assignment to a single user or a defined group within your institution. Additional licenses can be acquired under the same EA framework as needed.

• What does Academic pricing mean for this product?

  Academic pricing under Cisco's Enterprise Agreement provides reduced pricing and streamlined procurement for educational institutions, helping schools deploy advanced collaboration tools while managing total cost of ownership across departments and campuses.

• Can I deploy this across multiple campuses or locations?

  Yes, the Flexible Plan and EA framework are designed to support scalable deployment across campuses. A dedicated instance can serve multiple sites if configured accordingly, with centralized administration and policy control through the EA portal and Webex admin console.

• Who manages the Dedicated Instance—Cisco or my institution?

  The Dedicated Instance is managed through your administrative channels within the Cisco Enterprise Agreement and Webex Admin portals. Cisco provides the platform and security framework, while your IT team administers user provisioning, policy enforcement, and day-to-day operations.

• What features are included with Webex Calling Dedicated Instance?

  Webex Calling on a Dedicated Instance includes core calling features (voice, voicemail, routing), integration with Webex meetings, enterprise-grade security, and policy controls. It is designed to work with existing Cisco devices and Webex apps to deliver a cohesive UC experience across campus.

• How do I activate or renew this license?

  Activation is done through the Cisco EA portal and associated Webex admin consoles. The license status, renewal dates, and capacity can be managed centrally in these portals, with renewal options coordinated by your institution’s procurement and IT teams.