In today's changing economic and technology environment maintaining an up-to-date unified communications system is more important than ever. Business education and government leaders want assurance that they've maximized their unified communications investments. And they want to stay competitive improve operational efficiency and empower employees to be more productive.

Cisco offers a smart comprehensive way to maximize your investment in Cisco Unified Communications by offering software subscriptions service and support. The combination of Cisco Unified Communications Software Subscription and Cisco Unified Communications Essential Operate Service provides you with timely access to Cisco's latest software updates for major minor and maintenance releases as well as online tools and communities that help you solve issues quickly.

• Stay up-to-date: Get the latest product enhancements whenever there is a Cisco Unified Communications major software release
• Stay protected: During the term of your subscription you have guaranteed access to new software upgrades
• Stay cost-effective: Whether you purchase a 1- 2- 3- or 5-year subscription plan Cisco Unified Communications Software Subscription can help you plan for the future while saving you money compared to repeat purchases of new software or individual upgrades
• Stay productive: The process of planning buying deploying and maintaining your Cisco Unified Communications upgrades is much easier and faster.